Overview
Two-time FIFA Player of the Year Carli Lloyd tells her inspirational story of going from nearly quitting soccer to the number one player in the world in this young reader's edition of her memoir When Nobody Was Watching, now available in paperback. There was a time when Carli Lloyd almost quit soccer. Then she met James Galanis, a trainer who believed in her and saw her as a player with rare talent and skill who needed to work on her weaknesses. He offered to help her, but only if she made soccer her number one priority. Carli said yes. In her own words, Carli Lloyd, the two-time recipient of the FIFA World Player of the Year award, tells her inspirational story of going from near defeat to the ultimate goal. All Heart is for players, fans, coaches, dreamers, and anyone who has ever thought about giving up.
Full Product Details
Author: Carli Lloyd ,
Wayne Coffey
Publisher: Clarion Books
Imprint: Clarion Books
Dimensions:
Width: 13.70cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 20.60cm
Weight: 0.272kg
ISBN: 9781328740977
ISBN 10: 1328740978
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 20 March 2018
Recommended Age: From 10 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
While soccer fans will especially enjoy the detailed descriptions of key matches from her career, there's much to glean about teamwork and determination for any teen. An inspiring story of perseverance. --Booklist Not for lovers of soccer only: readers after inspiration to keep playing, regardless of the odds, will find plenty here. --Kirkus ...the central themes of hard work, diligence, ambition, and tenacity make Lloyd's story an inspiration for all readers, especially tweens looking for strong role models. --School Library Journal
While soccer fans will especially enjoy the detailed descriptions of key matches from her career, there's much to glean about teamwork and determination for any teen. An inspiring story of perseverance. --Booklist Not for lovers of soccer only: readers after inspiration to keep playing, regardless of the odds, will find plenty here. --Kirkus ...the central themes of hard work, diligence, ambition, and tenacity make Lloyd's story an inspiration for all readers, especially tweens looking for strong role models. --School Library Journal--No Source
Author Information
Carli Lloyd is the co-captain of the U.S. national soccer team and scored the gold-medal-winning goals in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. Visit her online at carlilloyd.com and on Twitter at @CarliLloyd. Wayne Coffey is an award-winning sports journalist and the New York Times best-selling author of more than thirty books.
