A review by laurenash
Forward: A Memoir by Abby Wambach
3.0
I grew up on the soccer field. I looked up to women like Mia Hamm and admired their skills. For whatever reason, I have never been on the Abby Wambach is the Greatest Thing to Touch a Soccer Ball train. I was at the World Cup in Canada (2015). And as a life long spectator of the sport, it was obvious to me where the flaws were. And yet, the crowd still went wild when Abby was subbed in because they all thought, "Our saving grace is here. We will win now." I remember talking about it with my sister that it looked like she relied so heavily on heading in a goal that she actually forgot how to score with her feet.
Reading this (audio)book and hearing the behind the scenes stuff sort of explained things. I had always felt like Abby was one of those who would flounder without soccer, but I didn't realize that she didn't even have a love of the game. I know after playing competitively (and as work) for so many years it sort of loses the magic and fun, but that was still sad to hear.
I don't know. Overall it was meh. I read it because I was curious, not necessarily because I'm a fan. Same goes for Carli Lloyd's book if I ever try it.
Reading this (audio)book and hearing the behind the scenes stuff sort of explained things. I had always felt like Abby was one of those who would flounder without soccer, but I didn't realize that she didn't even have a love of the game. I know after playing competitively (and as work) for so many years it sort of loses the magic and fun, but that was still sad to hear.
I don't know. Overall it was meh. I read it because I was curious, not necessarily because I'm a fan. Same goes for Carli Lloyd's book if I ever try it.