' -Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and TakeĪbby Wambach has always pushed the limits of what is possible. 'This is the best memoir I've read by an athlete since Andre Agassi's Open.

'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 Forward puts achievement in context with painful and beautiful candor.' -NPR You've done a great service to all of us as well as to Women's soccer, which is probably the greatest sport the world has to offer.'Lucid and wrenching. I absolutely adored this book and the reading of it. I found myself talking back to the recording many times, as if I could communicate with the author through the audiobook. It spoke again to deep conflict.ĭid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It wasn't until much later did I find out it's not the love of the game that keeps her going in and of itself. I found myself asking (aloud), 'Why can't you play in an amateur league so as to stay in the game. 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. Abby Wambach has always pushed the limits of what is possible.

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