How (Not) To Be Strong

The inspirational instant Sunday Times Bestseller from the legendary Lioness

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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 How (Not) to Be Strong, 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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Football (Soccer)

Personal Development

Personal Success

Sports

Inspiring

Heartfelt

Thought-Provoking

Football (Soccer) Personal Development Personal Success Sports Inspiring Heartfelt Thought-Provoking

Critic reviews

An inspiration (Taylor Swift)

I was incredibly moved by Alex's story and her bravery is second to none (Steven Bartlett, entrepreneur and host of 'The Diary of a CEO)

An amazing read. What a book. (Alex Jones)

A real story of growth (Holly Willoughby)

Such a powerful and raw story, honestly told (Wes Streeting MP)

An inspirational read on the need for vulnerability in sport.

A staggeringly open and exposing read (Suzy Wrack, journalist for The Guardian and author of 'A Woman's Game: The rise, fall, and rise again of women's football')

Painfully honest but also inspiring. Every young girl who loves her football should read it

Alex Scott is extraordinary (John Sutherland)

How (Not) To Be Strong chronicles Alex Scott's journey from the East End to international football stardom and broadcasting mainstay with with candour and heart, revealing a vulnerable side to the driven athlete that the public seldom see

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I loved listening to Alex speak her words, her truth and her emotion. I gained an insight into the world of sport I didn’t understand. Alex has turned her childhood trauma of domestic abuse into something positive and shines light on the impact trauma has on victim-survivors long after they are considered safe. I hope your words help your mum to heal and see the powerhouse and role model she clearly is.

Your success and joy has come from grit and determination to work damn hard and when I watch you on TV I will have a better understanding of the journey you have taken to get where you are and those who have supported you along that rocky path.

Highly recommend to anyone.