A review by kdehaven
Fastest Woman on Earth: The story of Tatyana McFadden by Francesca Cavallo

4.0

The Fastest Woman on Earth tells the story of Tatyana McFadden's childhood and early career. It begins with her childhood in Russia, how she was adopted, and then how she fell in love with sports. I'm so glad Cavallo has taken the story of Tatyana and told it in a way that's accessible to children. This is the sort of book I would have loved to have as a kid when I was getting into track and because my friend's little sister had spina bifida. This book tells the story of Tatyana who is the GOAT and deserves even greater recognition as an athlete while also exposing kids to disability. I read so many sports biographies as a kid, so I'm thankful to see more diverse stories being told. I would have liked for the book to cover more of her recent career, but maybe that would just be a good sequel.