

She admits that it is hard to juggle college and her soccer career. It tells about her numerous injuries and being benched during that time. It is about her journey through life and making it to the pros and eventually the national team. More of a gift item for her fans, maybe?īreakaway: Beyond The Goal is about Alex Morgan's journey through her life and how she grew up around soccer. I love this author's fictional series about soccer, but I can't see my students asking for this book. A couple facts about the book.ģ)Memoir/inspirational advice book for teens. This is her autobiography and it is really good in my opinion.

She has written a series of kids books called: The Kicks and I have read all of them that have come out so far. She assisted in the winning of the World Cup for the U.S and she was also in the 2012 summer Olympic Games and they won a gold medal at those games. If you watched the Women's World Cup you probably saw that Alex Morgan was on the roster for the Women's World Cup team also. Alex Morgan was born on Jand is most know for being on the U.S Women's National Soccer Team and the Women's Olympic team. You might have heard of Alex Morgan but, if you haven't she is on the U.S Women's National Soccer Team and the U.S Women's Olympic team as well. I read Breakaway Beyond The Goal by Alex Morgan. "This inspirational memoir from a soccer champion and Olympic gold medalist will appeal to sports fans and nonathletes alike.A great addition to memoir and sports collections in public and high school libraries.Hey, you there, yeah you, have you ever seen a book by a famous athlete and even if they are your favorite athlete and the book is about your favorite sport, yet you still don't know if you would like it or not? Do you like soccer and reading? Well, if you do than I have the perfect book for you. The story of her path to success, from playing in the 2011 Women’s World Cup, to winning gold in the 2012 London Olympics, to ranking as one of the National Team’s top scorers, will inspire everyone who reads it.įrom her beginnings with the American Youth Soccer Organization to her key role in the 2015 Women’s World Cup, Alex shares the details that made her who she is today: a fantastic role model and athlete who proudly rocks a pink headband.

Get inspired to be your best-in sports and in life-with this uplifting memoir from star soccer player and Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan that includes eight pages of full-color photos as well as book jacket that doubles as a poster!Īs a talented and successful female athlete, Alex Morgan is a role model to thousands of girls who want to be their best, not just in soccer, but in other sports and in life.
