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saranies's review against another edition
4.0
A good sports memoir because she doesn't just stick to sports. Goes into her mental health and her relationship with her mother. An inspiring read.
cara_ready's review against another edition
4.0
This book was simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking. I feel she described her depression in an honest, relatable way that really struck a chord with me. Also, I am glad she went into detail about what young female athletes go through. I think this would be a great book for a teen athlete. There are things she discussed (like delayed puberty) that I had never even considered. I enjoyed her philosophy on working hard but not beating yourself up. Again, I think this is a great book for young women!
arotella's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to like this book, but something about it came across as very immature. There was something about how things were written that felt disingenuous, self important, and/or written because the author was trying to force a specific response from her reader.
The detail in which she described her mom trying to saw off her own arm and the whole chapter on lice, felt out of place and left me feeling icky.
The detail in which she described her mom trying to saw off her own arm and the whole chapter on lice, felt out of place and left me feeling icky.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
tiffschwartz's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars out of 5 stars.
I flipped between liking this book to not really feeling it. I loved how much feeling was in the chapters about her mother, father, depression, running and being able to be strong with all that she was hit with.
But there was something about the memories and the order they came up that seemed disheveled to me. The chapter "lice" seemed a little out of place, but there is a chance I probably just zoned out and scratched my head too much.
I flipped between liking this book to not really feeling it. I loved how much feeling was in the chapters about her mother, father, depression, running and being able to be strong with all that she was hit with.
But there was something about the memories and the order they came up that seemed disheveled to me. The chapter "lice" seemed a little out of place, but there is a chance I probably just zoned out and scratched my head too much.
jennagarcia's review against another edition
3.0
***received a free copy as part of a giveaway***
I think I honestly just had a very different idea of what this book was going to be. I was a competitive distance runner in middle and high school. Did road races through college. Follow elite running closely. I think was looking for/expecting more about this part of her life and it was honestly glossed over. Felt much more like running is just one of the many things she does and it’s not something that defines her for her. Which is good for her! I’m glad she has many things that she feels define her (or don’t haha) but as a runner, I was hoping for more about that.
I did dog ear quite a few pages of quotes I liked and will look back on as I go about chasing my dreams, but overall this was a pretty average read for me.
I think I honestly just had a very different idea of what this book was going to be. I was a competitive distance runner in middle and high school. Did road races through college. Follow elite running closely. I think was looking for/expecting more about this part of her life and it was honestly glossed over. Felt much more like running is just one of the many things she does and it’s not something that defines her for her. Which is good for her! I’m glad she has many things that she feels define her (or don’t haha) but as a runner, I was hoping for more about that.
I did dog ear quite a few pages of quotes I liked and will look back on as I go about chasing my dreams, but overall this was a pretty average read for me.
alliekaminski's review against another edition
4.0
Wasn’t a huge fan until reading her book but will be meeting her next weekend and wanted to know more, Really enjoyed her vulnerability in sharing her story as well as what she has learned through all shes experienced. Love her rule of thirds, her thoughts on goal setting, and how she mentally prepares for the pain of workouts/races.
mainlymysteries's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
seekatyread's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book; Alexi has such a distinct voice I could hear her narrating while reading. I think everyone could relate to at least one part of this book, and it's certainly one I will revisit as certain passages hit home.