![]() ![]() Her studious younger brother Drew seems willing to put his childhood on permanent hold so that evenings and weekends can be spent at Devon’s practice sessions, attending her competitions, and participating in fundraisers. ![]() ![]() The parents of girls at the club pitch in to make expensive upgrades to the practice gym, and Coach Teddy Belfour brings in his niece Hailey to help with the younger gymnasts.ĭevon’s training takes over the lives of her entire family. Katie and her husband Eric have taken a second mortgage to support her training, the competition fees, and the $200 leotards. Devon is 13 and seems to be on a straight path to athletic accomplishment. You Will Know Me is told almost entirely from the point of view of gymnast Devon Knox’s mother, Katie. America’s queen of noir has written a psychological thriller about the depth of the sacrifices a family will make to produce an elite gymnast. Written by Megan Abbott, narrated by Lauren Fortgang – Known for her hardboiled and noir stories, Megan Abbott’s latest novel – reviewed here as an audiobook – captures a darker side of sporting competition to co-incide with the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics. ![]()
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