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Forward

A Memoir

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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, and 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 with 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 a rousing call to action.

©2016 Abby Wambach (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers
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Inspiring

I rarely write reviews for books, but this one in particular hit me in a few spots that I've worked very hard to move past, stuff deep or ignore.

I appreciate the honesty and straightforward approach of this book.

Loving self is tough ... but we can do it.

Thanks again, Abby. It means more than I can express.

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Fascinating

Beautifully written and beautifully read. Such honesty and transparency. Wishing Abby a wonderful future in which she knows she is both loved and lovable.

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Excellent

Really loved it and I don't even like sports! Very well written and read. I recommend it to anyone who wants to read a good, insightful, and inspiring story

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About so much more then soccer!

Absolutely fantastic book! It felt like a book giving deep life advice with dashes of exciting soccer thrown in. The soccer illustrates the point Abby is trying to make. loved it!

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The journey of a legend

Abby's story is powerful and multifaceted . Her insights she shares have universal impact for all.

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Loved it!

I liked that Abby voiced it all. Made is that much more important of a message.

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gut-wrenchingly beautiful

I couldn't stop listening. Wambach's honesty and acceptance of herself is truly inspiring. I got this book because of her soccer career but now I am a fan of her as a human.

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A great listen for anyone :)

Abby’s memoir is fantastic, vulnerable, and genuine. I absolutely adore her and respect all that she’s done for the game of soccer and her advocacy work. Even if you’re not a super soccer fan, you can appreciate and admire her life’s work and journey to sobriety. Keep being amazing Abby! Thank you for sharing your story with the world!

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Inspiring

Beautifully told. It doesn’t matter if the listener knows about sports. It’s like listening to a friend.

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authenticity

I like hearing the struggle not just the win. it's 5% wins 95% work. always had been

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