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Wow an absolute must read for female athletes, coaches of females, parents of females or pretty much anyone. Kudos to Lauren for bringing topics of gender differences, puberty, eating disorders etc To the forefront. We have a long ways to go, but this is a great catalyst for change
I never really followed Lauren but this was on a list of best running books. She shared her running story along with strong critique and recommendations to continue to improve sports for women. Wish I had this when I was 16 and grateful to have read it at 48.
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As someone who was an early member of the Oiselle team, and casual acquaintances with Lauren during those days when she signed on in 2013 - a time she covers extensively in the book, Good for a Girl was a fantastic and surreal audiobook experience! I laughed out loud when she illustrated the stark contrast in Nike’s zero support for pregnant female athletes, and Oiselle founder Sally’s response to Lauren and Jesse planning a family - “I’ll throw you a baby shower!” I attended that baby shower.😁
Even though I am obviously biased and continually impressed by Lauren’s many gifts, talented writer being only one of them, this book is outstanding and should be put into everyone’s hands - most importantly, coaches of all women’s sports, starting at the high school and collegiate level. Some stories I have already heard Lauren tell, like the 2007 5k championship where she stopped on the track, and a team favorite - the 2010 win wherein she blurts “That was just BALLS!” Yet so much of this thoroughly researched book was eye-opening. I appreciated the amount of data and science she interspersed with her compelling life story. This book is like the sports companion to ‘Invisible Women’ which outlines how data bias, with men being the default, negatively affects women in all areas of life. I also applaud her vulnerability in sharing unvarnished thoughts around her own hubris, towards other teammates, disordered eating, and how she continues to learn and adapt.
Even though I am obviously biased and continually impressed by Lauren’s many gifts, talented writer being only one of them, this book is outstanding and should be put into everyone’s hands - most importantly, coaches of all women’s sports, starting at the high school and collegiate level. Some stories I have already heard Lauren tell, like the 2007 5k championship where she stopped on the track, and a team favorite - the 2010 win wherein she blurts “That was just BALLS!” Yet so much of this thoroughly researched book was eye-opening. I appreciated the amount of data and science she interspersed with her compelling life story. This book is like the sports companion to ‘Invisible Women’ which outlines how data bias, with men being the default, negatively affects women in all areas of life. I also applaud her vulnerability in sharing unvarnished thoughts around her own hubris, towards other teammates, disordered eating, and how she continues to learn and adapt.
Anyone with a daughter into sports may want to give this one a read. I found it to be Informative and shed light on some things i didn't know, or hadn't cared enough to research before. Also, an easy read with good flow, if a bit repetitive in spots.
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Loved this read! It was part memoir, part informative about sports culture, and 100% heartfelt. I am not a runner (but I love sports stories), and this felt approachable to me
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