This is a thin book and is based on Abby Wambach's 2018 commencement speech to Barnard College's graduates. Wambach, a co-captain of the Women's World Cup Champion Team, she not only drives herself towards excellence, but understands that women as a whole can unite with each other and unleash their own power. Her messages in this book are to the point, and while sports-based, are accessible no matter what your background is (i.e. if you've never kicked a soccer ball).
For example, she encourages women to "Make failure your fuel." Instead of making failure the focus when it happens, she believes in using failure to move forward, learn from mistakes, and get stronger. Wambach also believes in "Demand the effing ball." Basically, if you have the ability to take something forward and succeed, then do it --- don't ask for permission, but instead embrace your own strengths and ability.
Interesting read, and I can see that this has some cross-appeal to girls and women of any age.
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