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Forward: A Memoir
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"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. 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, 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 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.

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Street Date:
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Abby Wambach. (2016). Forward: A Memoir. Unabridged HarperAudio.

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Abby Wambach. 2016. Forward: A Memoir. HarperAudio.

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Abby Wambach, Forward: A Memoir. HarperAudio, 2016.

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Abby Wambach. Forward: A Memoir. Unabridged HarperAudio, 2016.

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        Karen Abbott is the New York Times bestselling author of Sin in the Second City, American Rose, and, most recently, Liar Temptress Soldier Spy, named one of the best books of 2014 by Library Journal, the Christian Science Monitor, Amazon, and Flavorwire, and optioned by Sony for a miniseries. A native of Philadelphia, she now lives in New York City, where she's at work on her next book.

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"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. 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, 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 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.

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        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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"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. 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...

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