![]() ![]() Far more than a sports memoir, Forward is gripping tale of resilience and redemption-and a reminder that heroism is, above all, about embracing life's challenges with fearlessness and heart. With stunning candor, Abby shares her inspiring and often brutal journey from girl in Rochester, New York, to world-class athlete. As she reveals in this searching memoir, Abby's professional success often masked her inner struggle to reconcile the various parts of herself: ferocious competitor, daughter, leader, wife. Called an inspiration and “badass” by President Obama, Abby has become a fierce advocate for women's rights and equal opportunity, pushing to translate the success of her team to the real world. At age thirty-five she would become the highest goal scorer-male or female-in the history of soccer, capturing the nation's heart with her team's 2015 World Cup Championship. At age seven she was put on the boys' soccer team. Women’s National Team (USWNT) win two Olympic gold medals (20) and a World Cup (2015). Debuting for Team USA in 2001, the world got its first shot at. "Abby Wambach has always pushed the limits of what is possible. Abby Wambach, in full Mary Abigail Wambach, (born June 2, 1980, Rochester, New York, U.S.), American association football ( soccer) player who was one of the sport’s leading forwards. Abby wambach Position Forward Date of Birth Hometown Rochester, NY Height 511' Club Retired THE UNDENIABLE G.O.A.T. Item #2322950 ISBN: 9780062466983 First edition. Wambachs book goes beyond the soccer field to reveal a soulful person grappling universal questions about how we can. ![]()
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