Hope Solo

This brand new young reader's edition of olympic gold medalist Hope Solo is truly inspiring. It's been adapted from the memoir of Hope Solo and written for a younger audience. Hope Solo is a positive female role model and shares details of her personal life and professional life in this biography. This book follows her steps from playing basketball as a child to being a goalkeeper for the women's national soccer team. She shares the story of how she became such a great soccer player and an show more inspiring role model. She touches on the emotional loss of her father, her extensive shoulder surgery, her triumphant World Cup victory and her journey to the olympics.

The book includes 22 chapters with very interesting and creative titles like, "Don't the Devil steal your joy!", a question and answer section, and even a signed poster. I would highly recommend this book to young readers. The book is inspiring for students who want to be professional athletes when they grow up.
Recommended grades: 4-8 show less

Excellent role model for young girls aspiring to be the best they can be. I wanted more information about how she could ask so much from her body: the ways she disciplined herself, her habits of self care (eating, exercise), forgoing distractions. How about decisions not to do drugs or alcohol? It's a tiny percentage of woman who become top athletes...I wanted more of how she got there.

You certainly don't have to be a soccer fan to enjoy. Hope takes us on her journey and tells of the miles she's traveled and the ups and downs of playing goalkeeper for the US team. She states her mind and tells you what she thinks of coaches and players. She's not a fan of Brandi Chastain, for example. The story of her relationship with her troubled father weaves its way throughout the book...Great read for all sports fans.

Book review by Emily O., posted by CA Library:

"Solo by Hope Solo is a biography told by Hope Solo herself. It is a non-fiction story about the protagonist, Hope Solo and tells the story of her problems growing up.

The story starts with Hope being born and continues all the way up until now a days. She grows up with her family grandpa Pete and grandma Alice. Her father Gerry and her mother Judy and of course her big brother Marcus. Her family has a stressful life and put some pressure on Hope show more as she grows up but also gives Hope strength. Hope’s father is a very important person in her life. She loved her father dearly even though he caused major problems in Hope’s life. Spoiler Alert: When Hope’s father dies , it causes pain in Hope which could affect the way she plays in the World Cup against Brazil.

This book is very emotional and it’s about much more than just soccer, it’s about Hope’s entire life. I loved reading this book because I am a soccer player and wanted to get to know more about the famous Hope Solo. This book made me laugh a lot but also made me realize how tough her life really was. I highly recommend this book whether you enjoy biographies or you like soccer. I would give this book a 5 out of 5 stars." show less