Good for a Girl

Name: Good for a Girl
Brand: Little, Brown Book Group
SKU: 9780349014418
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My Life Running in a Man's World - WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023

By Lauren Fleshman

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Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman is a compelling memoir where the author, a former professional runner, shares her journey through the world of competitive athletics. She explores the challenges and triumphs she faced as a female athlete, providing an insightful look into the sports industry's dynamics and its impact on women.
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This book may appeal to you if you're inspired by stories of resilience and determination in sports. It offers a candid look at the challenges and triumphs faced by women in athletics, combining personal anecdotes with broader insights into gender dynamics and the importance of mentorship.

Good for a Girl

A memoir by pro-athlete and feminist campaigner calling for a revolution in women's sports.

Description

WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023 A New York Times Bestseller A Financial Times Best Book of the Year 2023

'Women's sports have needed a manifesto for a long time. With Good for a Girl we finally have one.' — Malcolm Gladwell

Lauren Fleshman was one of the most decorated collegiate athletes of all time and a national champion as a pro, before becoming a coach for elite young female runners. Every step of the way, she has seen how our sports systems fail young women and girls as much as empower them.

Part memoir, part manifesto, Good for a Girl is Fleshman's story of falling in love with running as a girl, battling devastating injuries and self-doubt, and daring to fight for a better way for female athletes.

'Fleshman manages to deliver a sporting manifesto while also being a fine and engaging writer... There is a raw honesty at the heart of Good for a Girl' — The Times

'Needs to be read by anyone involved in women's sport.' — Adharanand Finn, author of The Rise of the Ultra Runners

'This is the book we've been waiting for.' — Kate Fagan, author of What Made Maddy Run

'A call to action in how we think about girls and women in elite sports.' — Emily Oster, bestselling author of Crib Sheet

'The invitation to have a long overdue conversation for a long overdue cultural shift.' — Alysia Montano, Olympian, co-founder of &Mother, and author of Feel-Good Fitness

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman receives high praise for its candid look at the challenges female athletes face in a male-dominated sports system. Reviewers highlight Fleshman's raw honesty and masterful storytelling, calling it a necessary manifesto and a call to action for a more equitable athletic environment. The book is described as both a compelling memoir and an eye-opening critique that is inspiring and essential for everyone involved in women's sports.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349014418

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Virago Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 288

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Biography & Memoir Lauren Fleshman New at Book Hero Non-Fiction Running & Athletics Sports Sports Biographies

About the Author

Lauren Fleshman is one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, having won five NCAA championships at Stanford University and two national championships as a professional. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times and Runner's World. She is the brand strategy advisor for Oiselle, a fitness apparel company for women, and the cofounder of Picky Bars, a natural food company. She lives in Bend, Oregon, with her husband, triathlete Jesse Thomas, and their two children.