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Forward

A Memoir

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By: Abby Wambach
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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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Honest

I loved this book. I often struggle to stay attentive with audiobooks, but Abby's story, told in her own voice. was riveting. Thank you.

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Journey Through the Mind of an Amazing Woman

This book was well written and narrated. It was especially powerful being narrated by the author herself. She exposes the soft underbelly of what appears in the public eye to be a strong, both physically and emotionally, woman. It helps the ordinary of us to see that even those who appear strong on the outside deal with ups and downs, fears and doubts. Thanks for sharing your personal journey Abby and good luck on your next chapter of life. I'm confident you'll excel equally as well there as you did on the soccer field.

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INSPIRED

Thank you for sharing your story, Abby. And thank you for being a Women's Rights Advocate.

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Revealing book

To the point and well written. You get the story behind the headlines and a look at how she thinks about certain people and life.

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I listened more than once

Abby Wambach isn't just an athlete, she's a person, and an extremely intelligent one at that. I have been a huge fan of hers for the last few years and this book made my admiration for her soar ever further. This book gives you insight to every aspect of her life and how she has overcome trials that you can relate to in some way, shape, or form. As I listened, many times I had to just stop and think, "wow, she is so right". It was overwhelming how many things I felt I could relate to and I never got the chance to play soccer. In summation, this book is for everyone. Any person could get something out of this book. I love that she took the time to narrate it herself too. Abby Wambach, I salute you.

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Raw & full of truth

I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Abby Wambach on a deeper level, an unpolished raw look at her life.

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Engrossing and Emotional

Abby’s story is inspiring and her vulnerability and honesty make it impossible to stop listening. Loved it.

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great woman

although abby is monotone, it's her. I enjoyed listening to her tell her story. thank you for sharing

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Vulnerable and Awesome

Abby's story is raw and real; no happy facebook highlight real. Hearing the ups and down, owning up to your bullshit, and finding a new path from someone else makes the everyday shit for the rest of us feel bearable.

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Well Done!

I thoroughly enjoyed this raw, honest and heartfelt life chronicles, by Abby Wambach! Her story was much appreciated myself, a lifelong athlete. I look forward to seeing and hearing the next chapter in Abby Wambach‘s future life.

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