Best Book – Memoir
Abby Wambach – “Forward.” Abby Wambach’s being so forthcoming about her secret struggles with addiction to pain pills, alcohol and food was surprising to fans who watched the gold medal-winning athlete retire with incredible wins and honors in 2016. But “Forward” offered more than just the salacious details. Instead, it provided a lot of context and a desperately craved way in for fans to know the soccer player beyond her play on the field. “Forward” also gave readers Abby’s story of coming to terms with her sexuality and the relationships she’s had with women, up through her recent divorce from Sarah Huffman. Honest, raw and real, Abby Wambach went there, and it has seemed to serve her well.
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