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blawson06's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this! It kept me on tenterhooks when describing the different soccer matches, even the ones I'd seen and knew the outcome of! đ
anniebmccarthy's review
4.0
What the book lacks in poetry and nuance, it more than makes up for because it, and Carli Lloydâs story, is inspirational as hell. Her drive and determination and growth under her equally inspirational trainer, James Galanis, are incredible. As a former youth soccer coach, I found myself wanting to take notes. Not on the training drills and sets that Carli went through in the snow in the dead of winter, though those would make any team tougher for sure, but on the mental game that she and Galanis developed. On his pep-talks and encouraging emails and tough love âget it together Carlisâ. There are so many quotable moments, most of which center around how important being a team player is and how much of the game is a mental activity as well as a physical one. When I coach again in the future, I kind of want to create a suggested reading list for the kids now with this at the top of it.
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rachel__reads's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
This book was a gift from a friend. I liked learning more about Carli Lloyd's story and her work ethic.
lberestecki's review
2.0
This was a fine read, but I could have done without a lot of the snark towards other USWNT players. Lloyd comes off as fairly unlikeable, angry at everyone, and a bit immature. You can definitely write an honest book without it being negative, but this book did not do that.
chally09's review
5.0
I loved this book!! Carli Lloyd is a real as they come. It was so cool to see the inner workings of the USWNT from her perspective. Her single-minded focus on her goals is beyond anything I've ever read about other athletes. It's also interesting to see how her focus initially led to a negative reputation of sorts, when Carly talks about times when she was perceived as being a player who isolated herself from team bonding. I giggled during the parts when she called out a few of the people who have talked trash about her over the years or tried to hurt her. She's a Jersey girl for sure and keeps it real. She also discusses her family issues with humility and tact. Carly makes herself extremely vulnerable in this book in talking about her personal and professional difficulties. I truly admire the courage it took her to write this book and disagree with other reviewers. I thought the writing was quite good. Well done Carli Lloyd!! You are an inspiration!
dervela's review
5.0
I wrapped up 2020 reading this one. Iâve been on a memoir/autobiography kick lately and received this one as a Christmas gift. Iâve always loved soccer, from playing growing up, to refereeing the game, to watching the US Womenâs National Team compete in the Olympics and World Cup every few years. I was especially interested in reading Carli Lloydâs story, as she grew up on New Jersey and worked her ass off to be a professional soccer player. Being a Jersey girl myself, I recognized many places and names of people she spoke about.
What I respected most was her vulnerability and willingness to open up about her family drama. She had a falling out with her family, when she chose to select a sports lawyer and not a family member to represent her and her endorsements. This caused a riff in the family, as she began taking ownership of her own professional career. Carli also opens up about the dynamics of the national team, and how each coach and player influenced her game. I also respected her dedication, and how time and time again Carli chose her profession over everything. I really enjoyed this one!
What I respected most was her vulnerability and willingness to open up about her family drama. She had a falling out with her family, when she chose to select a sports lawyer and not a family member to represent her and her endorsements. This caused a riff in the family, as she began taking ownership of her own professional career. Carli also opens up about the dynamics of the national team, and how each coach and player influenced her game. I also respected her dedication, and how time and time again Carli chose her profession over everything. I really enjoyed this one!