Listen free for 30 days
Listen with offer
-
Good for a Girl
- My Life Running in a Man's World
- Narrated by: Lauren Fleshman
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
£0.00 for first 30 days
Good for a Girl
Buy Now for £12.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Summary
WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023
Good for a Girl is a joyful love letter to the running life, a raw personal narrative of growth and change, and gives voice to the often-silent experience of the female athlete
Lauren Fleshman was of the most decorated collegiate athletes of all time and a national champion as a pro, before becoming a coach for elite young female runners. Every step of the way, she has seen how our sports systems fail young women and girls as much as empower them.
Part memoir, part manifesto, Good for a Girl is Fleshman's story of falling in love with running as a girl, battling devastating injuries and self-doubt, and daring to fight for a better way for female athletes.
'Women's sports have needed a manifesto for a long time. With Good for a Girl we finally have one' Malcolm Gladwell
'Fleshman manages to deliver a sporting manifesto while also being a fine and engaging writer . . . There is a raw honesty at the heart of Good for a Girl' THE TIMES
'Needs to be read by anyone involved in women's sport' Adharanand Finn, author of The Rise of the Ultra Runners
'This is the book we've been waiting for' Kate Fagan, author of What Made Maddy Run
'A call to action in how we think about girls and women in elite sports' Emily Oster, bestselling author of Crib Sheet
'The invitation to have a long overdue conversation for a long overdue cultural shift' Alysia Montaño, Olympian, co-founder of &Mother, and author of Feel-Good Fitness
Good for a Girl was announced winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 30.11.2023
Good for a Girl was a no. 13 New York Times nonfiction bestseller 29.01.2023
Good for a Girl was listed in the Financial Times Best Sports Books of 2023 04.12.2023
Listeners also enjoyed...
Featured article: Motivational listens from women in sport
Currently underway, the FIFA Women’s World Cup not only showcases some of the best footballing talent in the world, but also some of the best stories about overcoming hurdles and hardship to succeed. And that’s not a story unique to women’s football; from motorsport to gymnastics via tennis and more, there are women who have faced societal prejudices and personal and professional challenges to become the best at what they do. From footballers to athletes and tennis players we've brought you the best stories and advice from on and off the pitch.
What listeners say about Good for a Girl
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 11-01-23
Outstanding
Written with such heart and compassion, a running book which will stand the test of time.joyful, angry, beautiful, hopeful, enlightening. The writing is wonderful, the topics treated with the seriousness they deserve, and Lauren’s personality, humour, and life story are portrayed so well. Recommend to anyone even vaguely interested in the subject.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- j ingleby
- 18-02-23
Essential Listening
Essential Listening/reading for any coach regardless of sport, and any parent, whether their child is involved in sport or not.
Lauren’s honesty is refreshing and I certainly found her story and the issues that feature in her memoir eye opening.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 05-04-23
I wish it went on!
Truly thought provoking and insightful, I’ve learned so much about Lauren, women in sports and also myself!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 10-06-23
Still telling people about this book!
As a mom of a sporty girl I chose this book after seeing it on the shelves in a Johannesburg book store. It worked exceptionally well as an audiobook and I loved “meeting” Lauren and hearing her tell her story. An enjoyable listen and interesting to learn about the world of competitive female sports at the highest level.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Half Price Mario
- 28-03-23
Love and thanks
As a runner, a brother, son, uncle and multi-sport coach, I’m incredibly grateful for this!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- M Wilkinson
- 17-07-23
Must read/listen for all women in sports
This book explored so many relevant topics for sports and did it in such a relatable story. I didn't know Lauren Fleshman before but I do now and I'm a fan!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!