How Not To Be Strong, Alex Scott
How Not To Be Strong, Alex Scott
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How (Not) To Be Strong
The inspirational instant Sunday Times Bestseller from the legendary Lioness

Author: Alex Scott

Narrator: Alex Scott

Unabridged: 7 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 09/29/2022


Synopsis

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From the football cages of East London to broadcasting to millions, the engine powering Alex Scott's remarkable journey has always been her resilience. But thanks to a 'push-through mentality' the world has only ever seen the 'strong' side of Alex Scott. Now Alex is ready to lower the shield. In How (Not) to Be Strong, Alex shares the lessons that have shaped her, from finally confronting the legacy of a tumultuous childhood to tarnished truth behind the gleaming football trophies.

With raw honesty, Alex shows how she's tackled life's challenges and that sometimes the strongest thing you can do is show your most vulnerable side to the world.

© Alex Scott 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jessica on October 12, 2022

I really believe that all a good autobiography needs is a genuine willingness to be vulnerable and open with the reader. It doesn't need to be salacious or dramatic. It doesn't need to be written in poetic prose. A true sense of who the person is comes from their willingness to share their story, th......more

Goodreads review by Stephen on November 13, 2022

Enjoyed this autobiography of former football player and currently on TV personality who shares her heart felt anxiety of growing up in east London and playing football and opens up about her struggles in life......more

Goodreads review by Heather on January 17, 2023

What an inspiring person. The most open and honest memoir I’ve read to date.......more

Goodreads review by Michaela on July 23, 2024

Loved reading about Alex's career/life! Women's soccer has seen exponential growth in recent years, and it's because of players like Alex Scott who helped us get here. Her career is so wildly impressive, and the way she opens up about her past, family and mental health was very inspiring. Highly rec......more

Goodreads review by Guy on August 28, 2024

Really interesting read into her career during football and the start of her new careers after football. Focusing on how her personal experiences in life has enabled her to build strength and resilience as an individual and as an athlete.......more


Quotes

An inspiration

I was incredibly moved by Alex's story and her bravery is second to none

An amazing read. What a book. One Show

A real story of growth This Morning

Such a powerful and raw story, honestly told

An inspirational read on the need for vulnerability in sport. Women's Health

A staggeringly open and exposing read

Painfully honest but also inspiring. Every young girl who loves her football should read it Daily Star

Alex Scott is extraordinary

How (Not) To Be Strong chronicles Alex Scott's journey from the East End to international football stardom and broadcasting mainstay with with candour and heart, revealing a vulnerable side to the driven athlete that the public seldom see Waterstones.com Sports Books of the Year