What Is a Girl Worth?

My Story of Breaking the Silence and Exposing the Truth About Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics

By: Rachael Denhollander

Narrated 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 scandal in US gymnastics history. The first victim to publicly accuse Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor who 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. 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.

©2019 Rachael Denhollander (P)2019 Recorded Books

Powerful

Rachel’s incredible journey of strength, courage, mental, physical and emotional anguish and raw honesty open the eyes, hearts and minds of the reader to the entangled web that led to Larry Nassar’s fall and accountability. Having suffered a deep betrayal in my life, I could feel many of her emotions....do the RIGHT thing with love....
Our Heavenly Father was with you through it all and your abilities in so many realms(along with your family)made you the one to carry this through. Thank you for the bravery to tell your story.

Thank you

This book was engaging in a way I didn’t expect. As a former gymnast and coach and now a medical social worker in pediatrics I thank you from the bottom of my heart for so bravely and skillfully going after this justice and so we’ll well articulating your story and sharing with whomever is brave enough to listen. I’m sure you have empowered countless others in immeasurable ways. I hope my prayers for continued improvements in victims rights will help in some way.

A must read!!!

An eye opener. Loved the detail and the uplifting message. I was able to share it with my daughters and talk to them about the many faces of evil.

Every human needs to know this story

This is a voice that every survivor should be allowed to have. A platform should be given to all survivors.

The courage of the survivors

Appreciated the depth and strength of the entire book. The narrator presented the subject matter in a soothing calming voice.

Incredibly timely and important. This is a must read/listen.

This had to be a hard book to write. For all her struggles of bringing darkness to light, I’m grateful she could get this message out. This should change your perspective towards abuse, how to help survivors, and also what traps to look for in cases where the truth is trying to be suppressed. This is a story you wish didn’t have to be told and I’m truly sorry to everyone who was abused. Their pain and struggles are something we can easily ignore, and even worse, dismiss. However, their true strength shined and we thank them for that. May justice flow like a river.

EVERYONE! READ THIS!!!

I am so glad I listened to this book in Rachael's voice! I love everything about her!
This courageous woman is my hero!
Her story is both heart wrenching and exhilarating. I couldn't stop listening it until I had to. I finished it in 2 days only because I started it in the late afternoon.
This book is a must-read for just about everyone.
Little girls, a long with all human beings are created in God's image and likeness and their worth is immeasurable- the sacrifice of God's own Son.
Justice is for everyone.
Let it flow.
Mercy is needed by everyone.
All who will repent and put their faith and trust in the One in Whom justice and mercy meet and kiss - Jesus- may have it.

POWERFUL story POWERFULLY told!!!

This is such a moving testimony set within a grander story of the necessity of bringing justice and reform to the world of sexual abuse. Rachael’s command of language and storytelling brings a beautiful personal touch. What an amazingly strong woman of God! We need more women and men standing for truth and justice as she and her sister survivors did in taking down their abuser!!!

Thank you

Thank you for your strength and for giving voice to the experiences of yourself and so many others. Your courage to expose the truth is an inspiration, and your selfless struggle against the culture of cover-up and willful ignorance is a motivation to do better, to be better, for the whole community. Your words have been a blessing to listen to this week and I pray they will stay with me throughout life to remind me to never forget the importance of truth, advocacy, and justice. Thank you again, so very much!

Heartbreaking and beautiful

I teared up so many times listening through this story. I pray my unborn daughter never has to go through this, and knows how much she is worth. I pray she fights and advocates for others like the author does.