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Author:

Wambach, Abby, 1980- author.

Title:

Forward : my story / Abby Wambach.

Edition:

Young readers' edition ; First edition.

Publisher:

Harperan imprint of HarperCollins Publishers,

Copyright Date:

2016

Description:

211 pages ; 22 cm.

Subject:

Wambach, Abby,--1980---Juvenile literature.
Women soccer players--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Soccer players--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Soccer players--Juvenile literature.
Women--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Soccer players.
Women--Biography.

Summary:

Abby Wambach has always pushed the limits of what is possible. Named by Time magazine as one of the most influential people of 2015, the iconic soccer player captured the nation{u2019}s heart when she led her team to its recent World Cup Championship. Admired for her fearlessness and passion, Abby is a vocal advocate for women{u2019}s rights and equal opportunity, pushing to translate the success of her team to the real world. She has become a heavily requested speaker to a wide a range of audiences. In this edition of Forward that{u2019}s been adapted for young readers, Abby recounts her own decisions, wins, losses, and the pivotal moments that helped her become the world class athlete and leader she is today.

ISBN:

0062457926
9780062457929

LCCN:

bl2016039129

Locations:

KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)

SAPG074 -- Cedar Falls Public Library (Cedar Falls)

TDPH826 -- Davenport Public Library (Davenport)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)

BVPE851 -- Nevada Public Library (Nevada)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)