Caster Semenya's dedication to her sport and to herself, even in the face of opposition, and in many cases, humiliating invasions of privacy, makes for an inspiring read. Her book takes us beyond the headlines that brutally blasted her personal business across the front page, and she shows us the humanity of her childhood and her dreams to excel as a runner. This is the young adult version of her autobiography, and as such, she has tempered some of the more graphic details, but the life lessons in this book are still evident and admirable.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC.

Caster Semenya does a good job sharing about her experiences with discrimination in international sports. She explains what being intersex means and the deeply humiliating way that she was “examined” before she could race in Berlin. I think this book could lead to some rich discussions about human rights, who is allowed to compete, and who gets to decide. This was a fast and interesting read.