How (Not) To Be Strong

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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

Critics Review

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.
One Show
A real story of growth
This Morning
Such a powerful and raw story, honestly told
Wes Streeting MP
An inspirational read on the need for vulnerability in sport.
Women's Health
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
Daily Star
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
Waterstones.com Sports Books of the Year

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