26. March 2006  
Pottsville, PA / USA  
Artistic Gymnastics

Carly Patterson To Launch New Book at Friendship Classic

Carly Patterson (USA),
Olympic AA Champion 2004
(Book cover)

Carly Patterson: 'Be Strong!'
Olympic Champion Carly Patterson will launch her new book with the title “Be Strong” at the Friendship Classic on April 1 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania USA.
Patterson will conduct her first Book Signing at this traditional competition.
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The Olympic All-around Champion of 1984 (Los Angeles), Mary Lou RETTON, said: '“I am so proud of Carly! The country is so proud of her. She has started a new era and inspired so many young gymnasts by her example. I knew she could win the gold, and I am so so proud. Carly’s book is a story of courage and strength that all kids need to read.”

(Notice:
The book 'Be Strong!' sells for $15.95 and is published by Positively For Kids, Inc.)

Patterson at the 2004 Olympics

'BE STRONG!'
- by Carly Patterson (USA)

- winner of a gold medal in the all-around gymnastics competition at the 2004 Olympics, describes the sacrifices she made and the strength it took to realize her goal:

“Whatever my goals, I want to be strong
and give each of them the Olympian effort they deserve.
A good goal - whether it’s college, helping others, or aiming for the stars to see what’s out there - is worth going after with every ounce of strength that’s in you.
If you waste your talent, how terrible that would be.
Instead, take your talent as far as it can go. Be strong. Persevere. You’ll like the results.'

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Patterson's Book Signing...
 Patterson will conduct her first Book Signing at this traditional competition:
The Friendship Classic has grown into the largest international invitational in the USA. Scheduled for this years event are gymnasts from Russia, Ukraine, Australia, Canada, Japan, Trinidad & Tobago and USA...

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