I loved the introduction, when Abby sent us, full throttle, into her turbulent insides where she faced a loss of the one unifying element of her life - soccer - and how she would survive without it. It showed how even the best of us have deep inner conflicts. Hearing Abby's struggles with self and addiction was very touching and memorable. What was one of the most memorable moments of Forward? I felt like I was sitting down with her most of the time and participating in her memories and troubles. Having Abby read her own story to me was amazing and far better, I expect, that simply reading her words. Would you consider the audio edition of Forward to be better than the print version? Written with honesty and heart, Forward is an inspiring blueprint for individual growth and a rousing call to action. Wambach's book goes beyond the soccer field to reveal a soulful person grappling with universal questions about how we can live our best lives and become our truest selves. In Forward, Abby recounts her own decisions, wins, and losses and the pivotal moments that helped her become the world-class athlete and leader she is today. She has become a heavily requested speaker to a wide a range of audiences, from college students to executives at Fortune 500 companies. 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. 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. 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.Abby Wambach has always pushed the limits of what is possible. With stunning candor, Abby shares her inspiring and often brutal journey from girl in Rochester, New York, to world-class athlete. Called an inspiration and “badass” by President Obama and “the soul of the United States team” by the New York Times, 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.Īs Abby reveals in this searching memoir, her professional success often masked her inner struggle to reconcile the various parts of herself: ferocious competitor, daughter, leader, wife. At age thirty-five she would become the highest goal score-male or female-in the history of soccer, capturing the nation’s heart with her team’s 2015 World Cup Championship.
At age seven she was put on the boys’ soccer team. Abby Wambach has always pushed the limits of what is possible.
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