Written by Rachael Denhollander, recipient of Sports Illustrated’s Inspiration of the Year Award and one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People (2018)
“Who is going to tell these little girls that what was done to them matters? That they are seen and valued, that they are not alone and they are not unprotected?”
Rachael Denhollander’s voice was heard around the world when she spoke out to end the most shocking US gymnastics scandal in history. The first victim to publicly accuse Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor who sexually abused hundreds of young athletes, Rachael now reveals her full story for the first time. How did Nassar get away with it for so long? How did Rachael and the other survivors finally stop him and bring him to justice? And how can we protect the vulnerable in our own families, churches, and communities?
What Is a Girl Worth? is the inspiring true story of Rachael’s journey from an idealistic young gymnast to a strong and determined woman who found the courage to raise her voice against evil, even when she thought the world might not listen. In this crucial cultural moment of #metoo and #churchtoo, this deeply personal and compelling narrative shines a spotlight on the physical and emotional impact of abuse, why so many survivors are reluctant to speak out, what it means to be believed, the extraordinary power of faith and forgiveness, and how we can learn to do what’s right in the moments that matter most.
Published by Tyndale, this inspirational, empowering book is available in both hardcover and e-book editions.
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Summary
"What is a little girl worth?"
Rachel Denhollander took the right path, the hard path, the misunderstood path . . . paving the way towards justice for the hundreds of little girls, including herself, who had endured the abusive touches of Dr. Larry Nassar, a highly esteemed USA Gymnastics team doctor, operating his medical practice on the campus of Michigan State University. Rachel, her family, and her legal team spent hours, days, and months of endless documentation and evidence retrieval; attempting to do what no one else had accomplished; giving voice to Nassar's victims in a court of law.
Her journey, including its many ups and downs, is the story of courage and bravery in the face of overwhelming odds and the constant possibility of defeat; having to publicly verbalize many private details while answering many invasive questions. In the end, "everything is what these children are worth" and truth prevailed.
"There are two major purposes in our criminal justice system . . . the pursuit of justice and the protection of the innocent . . . . "