Gym Mom's- What you can expect from Rita Wieber's Book!

As you all well know by now, Jordyn Wieber's mom will be writing a book called "Gym Mom's" set to be released towards the end of June. We got the scoop from Rita on what you can expect from the book and what it's like being a gym mom!

Triple Twist: How do you ensure that Jordyn has a normal life outside of the gym?

Rita: "Jordyn goes to public high school so that she can still enjoy typical school activities. She has friends from her school, and goes to games and dances." 

Triple Twist: When did you realize that Jordyn had potential?

Rita: "We realized Jo had potential when she was 7 years old and had attained the Diamond Level for TOPs testing."

Triple Twist: Do you ever get nervous watching her compete?

Rita: "I do get nervous watching her compete, I just want to see her do her best!"

Triple Twist: How do you feel about all the media attention Jordyn has been getting lately?

Rita: "The media attention is a little surreal. We are getting more comfortable with the interviews, filming in our house, etc. It's a blessing to be in this situation and we are enjoying it."

Triple Twist: What made you decide to write a book and how does Jordyn feel about it?

Rita: "I have been a writer for 15 years and have always wanted to write a book. I knew that a book geared toward gym moms had not been done, so I decided to write about what I knew best. Jordyn is excited about it. She is going to write the forward. It's not really a book about her, or me... but a book about the world of artistic gymnastics and what I observed and learned over the past 12 years. It is filled with lots of stories of Jordyn and our family."

Triple Twist: Will your book be sold online or in stores?

Rita: "Both, as of right now. A lot of the marketing will depend on how things go with Jordyn. It will for sure be available online."

Triple Twist: Why did you decide to write the book before the Olympics?

Rita: "Well, the book actually has nothing to do with whether Jordyn makes the Olympic team or not. It's not about that.... so the timing is based on when gymnastics gets a surge of popularity, as with the Olympic games. If I waited to write it based on Jo making the team or not, it would not be out until well after the Olympics and I'd loose big marketing potential. I may write an epilogue for a 2nd printing that will include the rest of 2012 and what happens with Jo, regardless of which way it goes."

To learn more about the book, check out our book review! (Click here )

You can purchase the book here

Thank you Rita, and we wish Jordyn the best in 2012!

(From left to right: Lindsay, Jordyn, David, Rita, Kyra, and Ryan)

(All photos belong to the Wieber family)