Most Popular Books by Abby Wambach

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Lucid and wrenching...Forward puts [Wambach''s] achievement in context with painful and beautiful candor." —NPR "Forward is the powerful story of an athlete who has inspired girls all over the world to believe in themselves." —Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO, New York Times Bestselling author of Lean In “This is the best memoir I’ve read by an athlete since Andre Agassi’s Open.” —Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take Abby Wambach has always pushed the limits of what is possible. At age seven she was put on the boys’ soccer team. 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. 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. 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. With stunning candor, Abby shares her inspiring and often brutal journey from girl in Rochester, New York, to world-class athlete. 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.

In this young readers adaptation of her #1 New York Times bestselling book, two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA World Cup champion Abby Wambach inspires the next generation to find their voice, unite their pack, and change the world. From rising young star to co-captain of the 2015 Women''s World Cup Champion team, Abby Wambach''s impressive career has shown her what it truly means to be a champion. Whether you''re leading from the bench or demanding the ball on the field, real success comes when you harness your inner strength, forge your own path, and band together with your team. Updated with stories that trace her journey from youth soccer to the hall of fame, this young readers adaptation of Abby''s instant bestseller Wolfpack is for the next generation of wolves ready to change the game.

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’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’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, from college students to executives at Fortune 500 companies. In this edition of Forward that’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. Wambach’s book goes beyond the soccer field to reveal a soulful person grappling with universal questions about how we can live our best lives and become our truest selves. Written with honesty and heart, Forward is an inspiring blueprint for individual growth and a rousing call to action.

Howl loud and proud with the Wolfpack and U.S. Soccer Olympic Gold Medalist, FIFA World Cup champion, and #1 New York Times-bestselling author Abby Wambach in this inspiring and uplifting picture book perfect for gift giving all year round. It’s a great big world out there, full of amazing people and adventures. It may be scary at times – and confusing, too – but you will find your way. Because you are a Wolf and you’ve got your Wolfpack! Wolves make their own path, they love what they love, and they can be whatever they imagine. They believe in each other and in themselves. Because that’s the Wolfpack Way! With these sparks of inspiration and many more, bestselling author, two-time US Soccer Olympic gold medalist, and FIFA World Cup champion Abby Wambach shares a joyful read-aloud – based on her #1 New York Times bestseller Wolfpack – that will encourage kids to be their true selves, dream big, and work together as a Pack to change the world.

The #1 New York Times bestselling authors and award-winning podcasters Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle created We Can Do Hard Things—the guidebook for being alive—to help fellow travelers find their way through life. When you travel through a new country, you need a guidebook. When you travel through love, heartbreak, joy, parenting, friendship, uncertainty, aging, grief, new beginnings—life—you need a guidebook, too. We Can Do Hard Things is the guidebook for being alive. Every day, Glennon Doyle spirals around the same questions: Why am I like this? How do I figure out what I want? How do I know what to do? Why can’t I be happy? Am I doing this right? The harder life gets, the less likely she is to remember the answers she’s spent her life learning. She wonders: I’m almost fifty years old. I’ve overcome a hell of a lot. Why do I wake up every day having forgotten everything I know? Glennon’s compasses are her sister, Amanda, and her wife, Abby. Recently, in the span of a single year, Glennon was diagnosed with anorexia, Amanda was diagnosed with breast cancer, and Abby’s beloved brother died. For the first time, they were all lost at the same time. So they turned toward the only thing that’s ever helped them find their way: deep, honest conversations with other brave, kind, wise people. They asked each other, their dearest friends, and 118 of the world’s most brilliant wayfinders: As you’ve traveled these roads—marriage, parenting, work, recovery, heartbreak, aging, new beginnings—have you collected any wisdom that might help us find our way? As Glennon, Abby, and Amanda wrote down every life-saving answer, they discovered two things: 1. No matter what road we are walking down, someone else has traveled the same terrain. 2. The wisdom of our fellow travelers will light our way. They put all of that wisdom in one place: We Can Do Hard Things—a place to turn when you feel clueless and alone, when you need clarity in the chaos, or when you want wise company on the path of life. We are all life travelers. We don’t have to travel alone. We Can Do Hard Things is our guidebook. Featuring wisdom from: ALOK • Sara Bareilles • Dr. Yaba Blay • Kate Bowler • adrienne maree brown • Brandi Carlile • Brittney Cooper • Brittany Packnett Cunningham • Kaitlin Curtice • Megan Falley • Jane Fonda • Stephanie Foo • Ashley C. Ford • Ina Garten • Roxane Gay • Andrea Gibson • Elizabeth Gilbert • Dr. Orna Guralnik • Tricia Hersey • Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson • Luvvie Ajayi Jones • Dr. Becky Kennedy • Emily Nagoski • Esther Perel • Ai-Jen Poo • Cole Arthur Riley • Dr. Alexandra Solomon • Cheryl Strayed • Sonya Renee Taylor • Ocean Vuong • And many others

Cuando viajas a un nuevo país, necesitas una guía. Cuando viajas a través del amor, el sufrimiento, la alegría, la paternidad, la amistad, la incertidumbre, el envejecimiento, el duelo, los nuevos comienzos… en definitiva, cuando viajas a través de la vida, también la necesitas. Esta obra es esa guía que a veces necesitas para vivir. Cada día, Glennon Doyle se plantea las mismas preguntas: «¿Por qué soy como soy? ¿Cómo puedo averiguar lo que quiero? ¿Por qué no puedo ser feliz? ¿Estoy haciendo lo correcto?». Cuanto más dura se vuelve la vida, menos probable es que recuerde las respuestas que lleva años aprendiendo. «Tengo casi cincuenta años. He superado muchísimas cosas. ¿Por qué me levanto cada día habiendo olvidado todo lo que sé?», se pregunta. Su hermana, Amanda, y su mujer, Abby, son su brújula. Sin embargo, a lo largo de un mismo año, Glennon fue diagnosticada de anorexia, Amanda de cáncer de mama y Abby perdió a su querido hermano. Por primera vez, las tres se sentían perdidas al mismo tiempo. Así que recurrieron a lo único que siempre les ha ayudado a encontrar el camino: conversaciones sinceras y profundas con otras personas valientes, compasivas y sabias. De este modo, se hicieron la siguiente pregunta, tanto entre ellas como a sus amigos más queridos y a 118 de los buscadores de sentido más brillantes del mundo: «Al transitar esos caminos —matrimonio, paternidad, trabajo, recuperación, sufrimiento, envejecimiento, nuevos comienzos…— has aprendido lecciones que puedan sernos útiles para encontrar el nuestro? Mientras Glennon, Abby y Amanda escribían cada una de estas respuestas «salvadoras», descubrieron dos cosas: 1. No importa qué carretera tomemos; alguien más ya la ha transitado antes. 2. La sabiduría de nuestros compañeros de viaje iluminará nuestro camino. Ahora, han depositado toda esta sabiduría en estas páginas: un lugar al que recurrir cuando te encuentres sin rumbo y solo, cuando necesites claridad en medio del caos, o cuando quieras sabia compañía en el sendero de la vida. Todos somos viajeros, pero no tenemos por qué caminar solos. Esta obra puede ser la guía que ilumine tu camino cuando así lo necesites.

«Ho segnato più gol a livello internazionale di qualsiasi altro giocatore o giocatrice della storia. Ho vinto due medaglie olimpiche e un campionato mondiale FIFA. Sono traguardi incredibili, ma fin da bambina l''aspetto che ho amato di più del calcio non era vincere. Quello che mi piaceva era essere membro di una squadra UNITA. Io e le mie compagne tenevamo le une alle altre, ci difendevamo e ci rispettavamo a vicenda, sempre e comunque. Ero parte di una squadra di donne, ero una leader di queste donne.» Abby Wambach, lasciato il calcio, è diventata un''icona mondiale per i diritti delle donne. Questo è il libro manifesto della sua filosofia per la nuova consapevolezza femminile. «Le donne si riveleranno la salvezza della nostra società. Noi donne siamo ciò che tutti stanno aspettando. NOI. SIAMO. LE. LUPE. Il mio Branco era sempre stato la mia squadra di calcio. Il mio nuovo Branco sarebbe stato composto dalle Donne di Tutto il Mondo. »

Apesar de tudo o que Glennon Doyle viveu, ela se deu conta de que, aos quase 50 anos, ainda lida com os mesmos dilemas, como se as respostas para as questões de vida que ela passou anos refletindo tivessem se dissipado pelo caminho. Nos momentos de dificuldade, ela encontra apoio em sua irmã, Amanda, e em sua esposa, Abby. No entanto, no intervalo de apenas um ano, as três enfrentaram desafios pessoais devastadores: Glennon foi diagnosticada com anorexia, Amanda descobriu um câncer de mama, e Abby teve de lidar com a perda do irmão. Pela primeira vez, todas se sentiram perdidas ao mesmo tempo. Foi então que recorreram à única coisa que sempre as guiou de volta ao eixo: conversas profundas com pessoas corajosas e sábias que enfrentaram suas próprias batalhas. Deu-se início a um dos podcasts mais ouvidos do mundo, We Can Do Hard Things, no qual as autoras receberam convidados de diversas áreas de atuação, de celebridades a especialistas. Dessas trocas, descobriram algo poderoso e transformador: 1. Não importa quão árdua seja a jornada que você está trilhando, alguém já passou por ela antes 2. O conhecimento de nossos companheiros de jornada iluminará nosso próprio caminho Os aprendizados que acumularam, capazes de responder a 20 questões existenciais que ressoam na mente de muitos de nós, estão reunidos neste livro. Podemos fazer coisas difíceis é um mapa de aprendizados para quando você se sentir à deriva, estiver buscando clareza em meio ao caos ou precisar de um lembrete de que, mesmo diante dos maiores desafios, é possível seguir em frente.

Abby Wambach became a champion because of her incredible talent as a soccer player. She became an icon because of her remarkable wisdom as a leader. As the co-captain of the 2015 Women''s World Cup Champion Team, she created a culture not just of excellence, but of honor, commitment, resilience, and sisterhood. She helped transform a group of individual women into one of the most successful, powerful, and united Wolfpacks of all time. In her retirement, Abby is ready to do the same for her new team: All Women Everywhere. Abby''s message to women is: We have never been Little Red Riding Hood. We Are the Wolves. We must wander off the path and blaze a new one: together. She insists that women must let go of old rules of leadership that neither include or serve them. She has created a new set of Wolfpack rules to help women unleash their individual power, unite with their Wolfpack, and change the landscape of their lives and world: from the family room to the board room to the White House. Based on the her 2018 commencement speech at Barnard College, the two-time Olympic gold medalist presents an empowering message for women to unleash their power, build teams, and positively change the world.