hermancrabb 's review for:

Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man's World by Lauren Fleshman

5.0

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This book was incredible. Lauren does such a tough, but careful job of describing the MANY viewpoints on women’s bodies, whether it’s from the outside and how women are viewed in competition, to those women’s own views on their body. Especially as a post grad runner, it was a transition going from a very strong and fit runner, to not having a reason to be competing. I’ve had some of those voices in my own head, and it was very intense to feel seen, comforted AND uncomfortable hearing those voices in others minds. While this is a memoir, it feels like a self help book at the same time and takes you on a journey. The questions Lauren asks herself as a high school, college and pro athlete guide you through your own experiences, making this memoir about you too.

Can I get fast enough for Lauren to coach me????