How (not) to be strong /
by Scott, Alex.
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BookPublisher: UK : Penguin Books, 2023Description: vii, 279 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (colour) ; 20 cm.ISBN: 9781529159134 (pbk.) :; 152915913X (pbk.) :.Classification number: 920 SCOSubject(s): Scott, Alex | Women soccer players -- England -- Biography | Soccer players -- England -- Biography | Sportscasters -- England -- Biography | Women sportscasters -- England -- Biography | Biography | Biography | Biography & non-fiction prose | Autobiography: sport | Memoirs | Self-help & personal development | Football (Soccer, Association football)Summary: From the football cages of East London to broadcasting to millions, the engine powering Alex Scott's remarkable journey has always been her resilience. But thanks to a 'push-through mentality' the world has only ever seen the 'strong' side of Alex Scott. Now Alex is ready to lower the shield. In this book, Alex shares the lessons that have shaped her, from finally confronting the legacy of a tumultuous childhood to tarnished truth behind the gleaming football trophies. With raw honesty, Alex shows how she's tackled life's challenges and that sometimes the strongest thing you can do is show your most vulnerable side to the world.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book - Adult Paperback | Stock Services Unit | Adult Non-Fiction | 920 SCO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | In transit from Stock Services Unit to Crosby Library since 28/06/2024 | 003122516X |
Originally published: London: Century, 2022.
From the football cages of East London to broadcasting to millions, the engine powering Alex Scott's remarkable journey has always been her resilience. But thanks to a 'push-through mentality' the world has only ever seen the 'strong' side of Alex Scott. Now Alex is ready to lower the shield. In this book, Alex shares the lessons that have shaped her, from finally confronting the legacy of a tumultuous childhood to tarnished truth behind the gleaming football trophies. With raw honesty, Alex shows how she's tackled life's challenges and that sometimes the strongest thing you can do is show your most vulnerable side to the world.
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