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library_ann's review against another edition
3.0
Kendall Coyne remembers her life in hockey, how hockey changed her life, and the pressures and opposition she faced because she was a girl in a boy's sport. At the end of every chapter is a "Golden Coyne" -- a little tip or bit of inspiration to remind the reader to keep going and never give up if they want to achieve greatness, which might be easier said than done if you don't have the support system that she did.
What I missed in this brief memoir was any sense of what she and her family members were like off the ice -- although the way she told it, from her earliest childhood it was really only school and sports and basically nothing else, which is how it is if you're going to be elite, I guess. I guess more non-sports anecdotes would have taken focus away from the theme of the book.
What I missed in this brief memoir was any sense of what she and her family members were like off the ice -- although the way she told it, from her earliest childhood it was really only school and sports and basically nothing else, which is how it is if you're going to be elite, I guess. I guess more non-sports anecdotes would have taken focus away from the theme of the book.
laleha's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
This had been on my TBR for awhile and no better time than the summer to read about kick-ass women hockey players! I was aware of Kendall, her speed, her contributions to Team USA, and also her role in challenging USA Hockey to provide equal compensation to the women's game. I enjoyed the book tremendously, but then again I'm a (semi-OK mostly-retired) woman hockey player!
susysstories's review
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medium-paced
2.25
2 stars
As I'm not much into sports and I don't know Kendall Coyne I think this book didn't really engage me as it could have (though I did read other inspiring biographies that did manage to touch me).
Characters 4
Atmosphere 5
Writing Style 4
Setup 4
Plot --
Intrigue 4
Logic 5
Enjoyment 4
Narration 4
As I'm not much into sports and I don't know Kendall Coyne I think this book didn't really engage me as it could have (though I did read other inspiring biographies that did manage to touch me).
Characters 4
Atmosphere 5
Writing Style 4
Setup 4
Plot --
Intrigue 4
Logic 5
Enjoyment 4
Narration 4
southern_librarian's review against another edition
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informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
I went into As Fast as Her knowing absolutely nothing about Kendall Coyne or hockey. I learned a lot and truly enjoyed the lessons. The book is very well written and gives a great overview of an impressive hockey career. I especially like how Kendall comes across as very knowledgeable and caring and talented and also never condescending. I am leaving this book impressed not only with her career but with her life.
sonshinelibrarian's review
4.25
I have no interest in hockey, but I really enjoyed this memoir. Coyne narrates her story well. She talks about her challenges but doesn't wallow in them and she talks about her successes but doesn't brag. It's fascinating and terrible how hard it has been for women to get equal treatment in hockey and I want to go see my school's team play now!
mulletapologist's review against another edition
emotional
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informative
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lighthearted
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5.0