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Forward

A Memoir

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

"Lucid and wrenching...Forward puts [Wambach's] achievement in context with painful and beautiful candor." —NPR

"Forward is the powerful story of an athlete who has inspired girls all over the world to believe in themselves." —Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO, New York Times Bestselling author of Lean In

"This is the best memoir I've read by an athlete since Andre Agassi's Open." —Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take

Abby Wambach has always pushed the limits of what is possible. At age seven she was put on the boys' soccer team. At age thirty-five she would become the highest goal scorer—male or female—in the history of soccer, capturing the nation's heart with her team's 2015 World Cup Championship. Called an inspiration and "badass" by President Obama, Abby has become a fierce advocate for women's rights and equal opportunity, pushing to translate the success of her team to the real world.

As she reveals in this searching memoir, Abby's professional success often masked her inner struggle to reconcile the various parts of herself: ferocious competitor, daughter, leader, wife. With stunning candor, Abby shares her inspiring and often brutal journey from girl in Rochester, New York, to world-class athlete. Far more than a sports memoir, Forward is gripping tale of resilience and redemption—and a reminder that heroism is, above all, about embracing life's challenges with fearlessness and heart.

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    • Library Journal

      November 1, 2016

      Athletes are said to live two lives: their sporting careers, which come with a built-in expiration date, and everything afterward. Wambach (b. 1980) is now at the end of her first "life," having retired in 2015 as one of the most successful and beloved soccer players of all time. Among her achievements are Olympic gold medals, a Women's World Cup championship, and numerous international records. Wambach is currently navigating the in-between time, finding purpose in working for equality and motivating young people. This memoir chronicles her battles with gender discrimination, homophobia, alcohol and substance abuse, and the difficulty of maintaining balance between her public and private lives. A deeply honest, moment-by-moment description of her 2016 arrest is especially jolting. Wambach's conversational style and unique story make this an appealing choice for older students and sports fans; a YA edition was published as a companion title. VERDICT One of the most accomplished athletes of her generation tells her story with honesty and heart. A relevant choice for any modern sports collection.--Janet Davis, Darien P.L., CT

      Copyright 2016 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • Lexile® Measure:920
  • Text Difficulty:4-5

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