Reviews

One Life by Megan Rapinoe, Emma Brockes

erichorvath36's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

This was a really enjoyable read and exactly what I was looking for, given my affinity for what I knew of Megan before reading.

A short, fast paced inside peek into her upbringing, some major events that happened in her personal life, her soccer triumphs and her path into the activism that she’s also so well known for.

I found her confidence about her and her teammates’ achievements very refreshing and liberating, I hope more successful women can speak with less impulse to downplay things. I also thought her path to activism and conviction was done well, not too in your face that it could become off putting.

emcaro's review against another edition

5.0

that's my woman

rjskitt's review

inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.5

hannahpom's review against another edition

4.0

I love Pinoe and appreciate this book but it was definitely not written for me (a long time, dedicated fan). Rather, I suspect it was written for all of the people who have latched on to her since last summer. It was very much a summary of her highs and lows so none of it was new to me. I did appreciate hearing what she had to say about her various coaches though.

duncnjacksmom's review

informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

helico's review against another edition

3.5

Being a U.S soccer fan it only made sense for me to pick up the book. As much as I understood the book was an autobiography, I would have loved more content on the more recent events. 

steve_hayer's review

emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

4.0

thesauraz's review against another edition

4.0

The title “One Life” seems a bit contrived, but when you understand Megan Rapinoe’s relentlessness, self-confidence, and character, plus her directive to the reader, it is the perfect title. Megan details her upbringing and ascent in the football, as well as the social and political, worlds. She’s unapologetic about her positions and attitudes and rightfully so. She trail blazed in many ways on and off the pitch, but in women’s sports, was hard-pressed to get coverage unless something was rooted in controversy. While I do wish her arguments and generalizations be a bit more nuanced, I also understand that the author’s goal is not to educate the reader on LGBTQ and minority oppression as much as it is to incentivize us to understand it and take action with our one life. It’s powerful work.

b00ksessive's review against another edition

Really enjoyed this!!

readgeek29's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5