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They Don’t Teach This
- Narrated by: Eniola Aluko
- Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
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First class honors law degree. 102 appearances for England women’s national football team. First female pundit on Match of the Day. UN Women UK ambassador. Guardian columnist.
All of these achievements belong to Eni Aluko, who, with her forthcoming memoir They Don't Teach This, is keen to share her experiences, aiming to inspire readers to be the best possible versions of themselves. Aluko was appointed UN Women UK ambassador with a focus on promoting gender empowerment in 2016, and in October 2018 she was named by Marie Claire as one of ten Future Shapers Award Winners, recognising individuals who are changing women’s futures for the better. She is currently playing football for Juventus in Italy and writing a weekly column for The Guardian.
They Don’t Teach This steps beyond the realms of memoir to explore themes of dual nationality and identity, race and institutional prejudice, success, failure and faith. It is an inspiring manifesto to change the way readers and the future generation choose to view the challenges that come in their life applying life lessons with raw truths of Eni’s own personal experience.
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- AnnW
- 03-09-19
Well written and well narrated
Having been on the end of a similar situation in the work place, being bullied and treated differently due to sexual orientation, not race, I know how Eni felt. When people in positions of authority lie it’s virtually impossible to get your own story believed. I wish this book had been available to me then, it would have been a great help. There’s nothing worse than feeling as though everyone is against you.
Well done for bringing it out in the open
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- Julian Ball
- 30-08-19
Great book
Very insightful and open account of an amazing career and story. This book can be used as a source of inspiration for a lot of young people
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- Georgia
- 25-09-19
Inspiring
Really inspiring story from the beginning. It got more interesting with each chapter. It’s Difficult to hear what she went through for all those years at England but she came out the other end winning.
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- Patricia Hanson
- 08-10-19
Inspirational
A very inspiring book. Lessons learnt of believing in God to overcome challenges in other to achieve positive outcomes.
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- KG
- 17-09-19
What a legend!
Why are we not celebrating this woman more?? She's an absolute superstar! Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I learnt so much more than I expected. Such an interesting life. Well done Eniola and thank you! You're an amazing footballer, an inspirational woman of faith and so much more. Wish you even more success in all that you do.
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- Jnr
- 22-09-19
Amazing!!
Thank you for writing this book. Thank you for trusting in God and thank you for standing up for Us.
You’re such an inspiration Eni!
I hope that life will present you with opportunities beyond measure! You’re a beautiful young women and deserve only the best!
Stay winning winner - such an awesome read 🙌🏾
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- 7827636
- 30-09-22
Great!
loved it! Great inspiration for anyone and insight to the game of football for young girls.
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- MISS K.
- 22-09-22
You must read!
Everyone should read this. An absolutely brilliant read, and brilliant audiobook, Eniola’s story is heartbreaking, eye opening and powerful. She’s an incredible lady and we all need to know her story.
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- Adam Bateman
- 14-09-19
A Story of Adversity, but ultimately success
A fantastic read, one of many lows, but also one of many highs.
Eni is very open and honest, which makes for a superb read and listen.
The fact that she reads it herself only adds to the powerful words.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to know what really went on during those headline grabbing moments, but also to get a more rounded and a accurate portrayal of her life and career so far.
I loved hearing about the little stories about her World Cup punditry duties, both good and not do good.
Overall a very good read/listen.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-09-19
Inspiring and empowering!
This is a great book and read! i have the audio version and the hard copy! I enjoy books narrated by the author but nothing beats the feel of he pages of a good book too!
Im personally not into football but its written in a way one would have a clear understanding, tbh its not a book about football its about a womens life experience thus far and the woman happens to be a football player, its inspiring and empowering. I think its shame its getting such negative reviews that highlight the reviewers issues with her openly discussing race. It begs the question, do these people have an issue with her race and/or her success?
With such petty comments its clear the negative reviews are only in reference to defending a matter that they did not witness (assuming they are hardcore football fans). Granted there are 2 sides to every story, she discusses a small part of HER story people that want to know more or disagree can seek further knowledge not shame a person for their truth. Its not new information that people of ethnic minority have in one way or another experience racism in sports im not sporty and i know that, lets not be ignorant to the fact.
In my opinion, Its definately worth the buy and read im highly motivated by this book, you wont be disappointed.
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