How (Not) To Be Strong

The inspirational instant Sunday Times Bestseller from the legendary Lioness

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How (Not) To Be Strong

By: Alex Scott

Narrated by: Alex Scott

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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.

© Alex Scott 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Football (Soccer)

Personal Development

Personal Success

Sports

Inspiring

Heartfelt

Thought-Provoking

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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 have always admired Alex’s ability to just keep going when faced with hostility towards her. Having listened to this I find her 100x more inspiring and would like her to know she is admired and respected and to keep going knowing we all have her back! A great listen and an honest and open autobiography. Thoroughly recommend it.