Abby Wambach, the soccer star who retired in 2015 as the all-time leading scorer in international soccer, writes about her life on and off the field. She describes growing up as the youngest of seven children in Rochester, her college years, her World Cup experiences, including the 2011 loss and the 2015 win, and the difficult parts that included drinking, a painkiller dependency, and a DUI arrest. She also describes her marriage, her ending, and what she learned about leadership and vulnerability.
It suits soccer fans and readers who enjoy sports memoirs that are candid about addiction and identity. Those who are interested in women's sports, and in how a champion deals with life after the game, will find it a good read.
Clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2016
- Language
- EN
