Proud: My Fight for an Unlikely American Dream Hardcover

Proud: My Fight for an Unlikely American Dream is an inspiring coming-of-age story by Ibtihaj Muhammad. Muhammad was the first American to compete at the Olympic Games while wearing a hijab (in 2016) and made history by becoming the first Muslim American woman to win a medal. Her accomplishments however do not stop here; she is also a dedicated activist, New York Times bestselling author, an entrepreneur, and was listed as one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People.” Growing up in New Jersey, Muhammad was often the only African American Muslim student in her class. She started fencing at 13 years old, later than most, and rivals as well as teammates would point out how different she was and how she would never succeed. But Muhammad would go on to show them her strength and determination by pursuing her dream and achieving it. She won state championships with her high school team and three-time-All-America selections at Duke University. As the only woman of colour and the only religious minority on the U.S. women's sabre team, again Muhammad had to push past stereotypes, and negativism to find her own path to success. Proud is the inspiring story of how Muhammad rose above it all with grace and compassion, never giving up on her dreams no matter the obstacle. She provides an unflinching and honest portrayal of how she managed to stay true to herself and still play by the rules. A hero's journey, this moving memoir from one of America’s most influential athletes is a glorious example of the Olympic spirit. Publisher: Hachette Books; Illustrated edition (July 24, 2018) Language: English Hardcover: 288 pages