Aly Riseman, star of the 2012 Olympic “Fiery Five” gold medal-winning U.S. gymnastics team, has written a recently published book about the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of Dr. Larry Nassar, according to CBS on Sunday. The report said it helped him recover.
Her new book, From Head to Toe, is a “joyful ode to loving and caring for your body,” according to the publisher. Website.
American gymnast Alexandra Riseman performs during the women’s beam gymnastics competition at the London Olympics on August 7, 2012 at the 02 North Greenwich Arena in London. China’s Deng Linglin won the gold medal, Sui Lu the silver medal and Alexandra Riisman of the United States the bronze medal.Emmanuel Dunant/AFP/Getty Images
American gymnast Alexandra Riseman celebrates with her gold medal on the podium during the women’s team gymnastics final at the London Olympics on July 31, 2012 at 02 North Greenwich Arena in London.Emmanuel Dunant/AFP via Getty Images
LONDON, UK – AUGUST 2: Alexandra Riseman of the United States tries to stay on the balance beam during the women’s individual all-around gymnastics final at North Greenwich Arena on Day 6 of the 2012 London Olympics (August 2012) (Photographed on 2 days). , England.Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
Riseman also hopes the book will teach children to speak up for themselves in a way she didn’t when she was younger.
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 12: Aly Raisman speaks at the Retail Influencer CEO Forum featuring Z Suites held at Crosby Street Hotel on September 12, 2022 in New York City. Ilya S. Sabenok/Getty Images, Berns Communications Group
American gymnast Alexandra Riseman performs on the platform during the women’s team gymnastics final at the London Olympics at 02 North Greenwich Arena on July 31, 2012 in London.Emmanuel Dunant/AFP/Getty Images
“I think it’s important to teach children that their voices are powerful and that each child is unique and beautiful in their own way,” she says. Said CBS News. “If they feel confused or want to ask questions, it’s really important that they speak up, and that the adults around them really listen to them and empower them. It is important.” (Related: Celebrate the Olympic gymnast’s birthday with a slideshow of her best looks)
Riseman claimed in 2017 that she was sexually abused by former U.S. Olympic doctor Larry Nassar. Nassar pleaded guilty in 2017 to multiple charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Raisman, who was 15 when Nassar began abusing her, was one of many USA Gymnastics athletes to come forward to say they had been abused. Raisman’s Fierce Five teammate McKayla Maroney was among them.
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 15: Former US Olympic gymnasts Aly Raisman (left) and McKayla Maroney at the Russell Senate Building after testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 15, 2021 in Washington, DC. Arrived at the press conference. Raisman, Maroney, and other champion gymnasts are accused of the abuse they experienced at the hands of now-imprisoned U.S. women’s gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar and the lack of urgency with which federal investigators handled their cases. testified about.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Nassar is declared In 2017, he faced up to 175 years in federal prison. He also reached a $380 million settlement with survivors of sexual abuse allegations, including Mr. Raisman, Mr. Maroney, and prominent Olympian Simone Biles.
