Since we're roughly the same age (I'm a year older), I've seen every stage of Alex Morgan's career. Football was kind of taboo for women when I was younger so I got very attached to the women's team as a way to be like "See? Women are into sports! And they're amazing! Football is not just for boys!"
If I'd kept playing without interruption, I might have never had the time to sit back and fully realize the deep, wonderful love I have for the sport.Football is one of my biggest passions.which is why I was beyond shocked when I found out Alex Morgan's memoir was about to come out and I had no idea! In case you don't know, I've been following the USWNT since I was a child. For me, being injured and staying off the field reminded me of what my true passion was: soccer. For example, Morgan reflects on her ACL injury: "The disruption of a goal can be one of the best things that ever happened to you. Throughout the book, she offers sports and life advice to young readers.
Morgan's gratitude for her success comes through in her lively writing. Morgan and the rest of the Women's US National Team won the 2015 Women's World Cup in July and have put soccer in the national spotlight. Morgan's story is impressive-at twenty-six, she has already participated and scored goals in two World Cups, earned an Olympic gold medal, and played for a successful National Women's Soccer League team. In this engaging autobiography, Alex Morgan frankly discusses her accomplishments-and setbacks-as a young soccer star. While readers might not share her aspirations, they will appreciate her story and benefit from her counsel. In each chapter, Morgan provides helpful advice on fulfilling one's objectives, accepting failure, and staying positive and focused, as well as the importance of a good support network and the value of being competitive. The writing is accessible, personal, and down-to-earth. In addition to detailing her triumphs on the field, she also describes other elements of her life, such as a long-term long-distance relationship, the chronic sports injuries she suffered, and her strong performance at college.
Morgan went on to accomplish her biggest achievements: playing in the World Cup and the Olympics. With her family's support, she trained with the American Youth Soccer Organization, played on her hometown's soccer club team, and joined the Olympic Development Program, as well as the under-17 and under-20 national World Cup teams. As a young girl, she played softball, but at age eight, she realized that her dream was to play professional soccer. Morgan adeptly shares how she achieved her goals of becoming a renowned professional soccer player and the important lessons she learned along the way.
Gr 7 Up-This inspirational memoir from a soccer champion and Olympic gold medalist will appeal to sports fans and nonathletes alike.
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