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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
This books reads like the before narrative of someone who had serious trauma that hasn’t been dealt with.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Addiction, Body shaming, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide, Blood, Death of parent, Gaslighting
"People talk about how I'm so arrogant. They don't realize how much work went into getting where I am. I worked so hard to be able to think highly of myself. When people say 'Oh, you're so cocky. You're so arrogant.' I feel like they're telling me that I think too highly of myself. My question for them is: 'Who are you to tell me that I need to think less of myself?' Just because you don't think that you could be the best in the world doesn't mean that I shouldn't have the confidence to believe I can do anything."
Ronda Rousey isn't shy about telling you how awesome she is in this book. For a minute I thought I was put off by it, but then I got to that quote and realized, you're damn right Ronda. I didn't know much about Ronda and her journey to the top besides the obvious fact that she must be a badass. It was interesting reading about her struggles, triumphs and attitude about life. Her tone may be off putting to some people but I must say I found it kind of refreshing. Get 'em girl.
I love that girl so much. Such an inspiration and idol. I was looking forward to reading her book but it was just okay. A bunch of "I'M HUNGRY" and other unnecessary commentary. Still, I enjoyed it. I learned a bunch about judo and UFC and am happy I read that. Just know that you might be in for a little borefest if you're easily annoyed at something!
This book was okay.
There were definitely some great quotes that I'll be sure to record for later inspiration. Loved the photographs that were distributed throughout.
It revolved mostly around Ronda's rise to champion and all of the roadblocks in between. I think this book would be perfect for any aspiring MMA fighters, or any athlete for that matter. I had to deduct stars for structure and voice. Sometimes the structure of this book got a little jumbled and I wish it was a little more fluid. Maybe by year? And Ronda writes this book with a voice of a undefeated champion which is fine but it took me out of it sometimes. I didn't feel like that as much at the start of the book but once she becomes part of Strikeforce and the UFC, the tone of the book shifts and it becomes a little too much of "I'm better than everyone else. Duh." and not enough of "here's how YOU can be great AND humble." I still love her as a fighter and the book was okay. Just nothing exceptional. I would be curious to see how this book would differ now that she has experienced her first UFC loss to Holly Holms...
There were definitely some great quotes that I'll be sure to record for later inspiration. Loved the photographs that were distributed throughout.
It revolved mostly around Ronda's rise to champion and all of the roadblocks in between. I think this book would be perfect for any aspiring MMA fighters, or any athlete for that matter. I had to deduct stars for structure and voice. Sometimes the structure of this book got a little jumbled and I wish it was a little more fluid. Maybe by year? And Ronda writes this book with a voice of a undefeated champion which is fine but it took me out of it sometimes. I didn't feel like that as much at the start of the book but once she becomes part of Strikeforce and the UFC, the tone of the book shifts and it becomes a little too much of "I'm better than everyone else. Duh." and not enough of "here's how YOU can be great AND humble." I still love her as a fighter and the book was okay. Just nothing exceptional. I would be curious to see how this book would differ now that she has experienced her first UFC loss to Holly Holms...
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Ronda Rousey is a BAD ASS! I have so much respect for her as an athlete. I couldn't put this down!
reflective
medium-paced
I hardly ever read non-fiction, let alone autobiographies, but I'll make an exception for Ronda Rousey. A nice insight into her journey to becoming the absolute best in the world, this book is very Ronda-ish: not too eloquent, a lot of Miesha Tate-hating, a bit arrogant. But hey, she has every right to be. Her drive and way of dealing with injury is inspiring, and I have even more respect for her now.
Not good bedtime reading because it gets you all jacked up on adrenaline and ready to fight stuff. But "My Fight/Your Fight" is very well worth your time. Rousey's accounts of her own life are motivational, emotional, and interesting. Having now read about her unbelievable determination, overcoming tons of seemingly insurmountable physical, emotional, and mental obstacles, I feel like I could be doing a lot more with my life.
But instead, MORE READING! =D
But instead, MORE READING! =D
I have never been so inspired by a memoir, and so awestruck by another human being. To say Ronda Rousey is my hero is an understatement. She is an impeccable human being, and completely unapologetic about it. In a world that attempts to limit and stifle, Rousey gives it the finger. In a society where woman are constantly undervalued, questioned, and brushed off, she refuses to be ignored. She will never say she is sorry because she isn't. If you do not like who she is, get out of her ring. I can only hope to be a fraction of the amazing woman she is someday.
One quote in particular stood out to me. In the chapter titled "When do you cross the magical boundary that stops you from dreaming big?" she wrote...
"People talk about how I'm so arrogant. They don't realize how much work went into getting where I am. I worked so hard to be able to think highly of myself. When people say 'Oh you're so cocky. You're so arrogant.' I feel like they're telling me that I think too highly of myself. My question for them is: 'Who are you to tell me that I need to think less of myself?'"
No one has the power to make you feel devalued, except for you. My life has been a constant struggle of telling myself I am worth the things I want. I am an amazing, capable, and independant person. Anyone who tells me to be less can get bent. Who are you to tell me I need to think less of myself?
One quote in particular stood out to me. In the chapter titled "When do you cross the magical boundary that stops you from dreaming big?" she wrote...
"People talk about how I'm so arrogant. They don't realize how much work went into getting where I am. I worked so hard to be able to think highly of myself. When people say 'Oh you're so cocky. You're so arrogant.' I feel like they're telling me that I think too highly of myself. My question for them is: 'Who are you to tell me that I need to think less of myself?'"
No one has the power to make you feel devalued, except for you. My life has been a constant struggle of telling myself I am worth the things I want. I am an amazing, capable, and independant person. Anyone who tells me to be less can get bent. Who are you to tell me I need to think less of myself?