Forward : : a Memoir

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Call Number: 796.334 Wa, Adult Book / Nonfiction / Biography / Sports / Wambach, Abby
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Traverwood Branch

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Downtown 2nd Floor 4-week checkout	796.334 Wa	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Traverwood Adult Books 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Nonfiction / Biography / Sports / Wambach, Abby	4-week checkout	On Shelf

Fraud -- Tomboy -- Rebel -- Teammate -- Lesbian -- Rookie -- Manic -- Depressive -- Captain -- Leader -- Apprentice -- Head case -- G.O.A.T. -- Romantic -- Hero -- Wife -- Gambler -- Champion -- Advocate -- Control freak -- Addict -- Failure -- Human.
"Abby Wambach has always pushed the limits of what is possible. Named by Time magazine as one of the most influential people of 2015, the iconic soccer player captured the nation's heart when she led her team to its recent World Cup Championship. Admired for her fearlessness and passion, Abby is a vocal advocate for women's rights and equal opportunity, pushing to translate the success of her team to the real world. She has become a heavily requested speaker to a wide a range of audiences, from college students to executives at Fortune 500 companies. In Forward, Abby recounts her own decisions, wins, losses, and the pivotal moments that helped her become the world class athlete and leader she is today. Wambach's book goes beyond the soccer field to reveal a soulful person grappling universal questions about how we can live our best lives, and become our truest selves. Written with honesty and heart, Forward is an inspiring blueprint for individual growth and rousing call to action"-- Provided by publisher.

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Interesting and Honest submitted by Maria Maguire on July 3, 2018, 11:58pm I found this book pretty interesting and easy to read. Abby talks frankly about her excessive drinking, letting herself get out of shape between seasons, and having to transition from always being the best on the field to actually having to work for a place. I especially appreciated that she doesn't make excuses for herself, but openly admits her faults.

Also compelling was near the end of the book, as Abby contemplates what to do after soccer, and begins to truly realize the disparity between men's and women's professional sports. I remember hearing about the women's soccer players who were suing FIFA over the unprecedented use of turf on the Women's World Cup fields, and it was neat to see a perspective from one of those players. A good read if you follow women's soccer or are a fan of Abby Wambach.

Raw submitted by lfmarcus on August 25, 2019, 12:04pm I had no idea about Abby's journey, and I'm so glad a friend suggested it! As a "non-sports person," I underestimated how gripping I would find a book like this.