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lightningmc_logyn's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
I’m not a fan of soccer, so a majority of this book was underwhelming for me. However where it all came together was the final 2 chapters, “Deserving” and “Forward”, as well as the epilogue. It was cutting, inspiring, evocative. It was the culmination of the book and to me the most important part. Having the context of the previous majority of the book did sweeten the ending. However, I feel the majority of the book was disjointed in its focus and consistent swapping between plot lines. It was messy and the purpose was not clear to me. If the energy and clarity of the final 3 segments was applied to the whole book, it would have improved the experience. Megan Rapinoe is a powerful person who was involved in a lot of key change. I think in general she serves as a wonderful example of the fighting spirit and values I want to see lead the world forward. As a fellow queer person, her perspective on lgbtq experinced and rights was impactful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Racism, Sexism, and Police brutality
Moderate: Drug use, Gun violence, and Murder
Minor: Homophobia, Outing, Alcohol, and Pandemic/Epidemic
bek_p87's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I'm a big football fan - but I'm an Aussie, so Megan Rapinoe, being one of the best players in the dominant US team (and the world), has always been someone I didn't care much for, purely because I don't like watching the Matildas (Australian women's national football team) lose, especially to the USA! But I also have some important things in common with Megan, things that transcend sport, and parts of her (and her family's) story are familiar to me. This book is honest, eye-opening, and inspiring - and worth reading even if you're not into football.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use
bookishnatalia's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Sexism
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Police brutality
gracew's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Do I have a crush on Rapinoe? Yes, yes I do. Did that crush go up after I read this book? Listen I am a human woman attracted to other human women of COURSE my crush got bigger. This book is powerful primarily because it is written with such conviction. It is clear by her actions and words that Rapinoe is doing what she believes is write. She says multiple times in the book that her reason for writing this is primarily because she feels that, with the platform she has, she must speak. She reminds the readers that she is coming from a place of privilege and thus has a duty to speak up for those without. I love how she is honest about her own flaws and those of her loved ones. I just think it is so important to read about athletes who are working hard for causes they believe in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Sexism
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racism, and Police brutality
savgulick's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use