One Life

One Life by Megan Rapinoe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I think the word or phrase I hear used to describe Megan Rapinoe most often is unapologetic. Second might be bad ass. Both apply in the context of her book "One Life". Rapinoe is best known perhaps to people who don't follow soccer as the athlete Trump singled out and tweeted horrible things at when Rapinoe said she had no interest in visiting the White House (me either when he who must not be named was living there). Inside the sport, Rapinoe is considered one of the greatest soccer players and athletes of her generation. With her talent and fame, Rapinoe has taken it upon her self to champion those without a voice as she tackles LGBTQ rights, equal pay, racism, and many other critical issues of our day. She's inspiring in her tenacity and candor. She is, for sure, not everyone's cup of tea, and so too, her book might not be for everyone. Rapinoe swears a lot and almost seems to dare people to disagree with her. That said, I am glad to have read this book and to know more of her back story. I'm truly sorry she and the women's team didn't get a chance to play for gold this past summer. I was really looking forward to it.

Happy reading and happy remembering that we only have this one life to live, so what are you going to do with it?

Ps. Any body else not know that Megan Rapinoe and Abby Wambach dated?! So much talent and energy in one couple.