Michelle Akers
Author of The Game and the Glory
Works by Michelle Akers
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Common Knowledge
- Birthdate
- 1966-02-01
- Gender
- female
- Education
- University of Central Florida
- Occupations
- athlete-soccer player
writer - Awards and honors
- Member of National Soccer Hall of Fame
Central Florida's Athlete of the Year (1988-89)
Four time All-American at University of Central Florida
Three time All-American at Shorecrest High School
Named to FIFA 100
FIFA's Women Player of the Century (shared w/ Sun Wen) (show all 10)
Gold Medal in 1996 Summer Olympics
Gold Medal in 1998 Godwill Games
FIFA Order of Merit (1998)
FIFA World Cup Winner (1991,1999) - Nationality
- USA
- Places of residence
- Chuluota, Florida, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- Florida, USA
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Reviews
Before Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain's bra, and Abby Wambach, there was Michelle Akers - the first face of women's soccer. In fact, if it hadn't been for Akers, nobody may have ever heard of Hamm and her contemporaries. Quite possibly the greatest female soccer player in the world, Michelle's story took a dramatic turn when she was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome. This book details Akers' rise to Olympic gold, her struggle to define her relationship with God, and her show more fight against a debilitating disease. As the only person, male or female, to ever play a professional sport while suffering from CFIDS, her story is inspirational. Read the book - if you're a fan of women's soccer, inspirational stories, or good testimonies, you won't regret it. show less
This book takes you inside the life of one of the greatest feale athletes of our tine and shows you what makes a true champion. It's mre taan ability.
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- Works
- 3
- Members
- 91
- Popularity
- #204,135
- Rating
- 3.3
- Reviews
- 3
- ISBNs
- 5
- Favorited
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