One Life, Megan Rapinoe

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One Life
by Megan Rapinoe with Emma Brockes
Hardcover | November 10, 2020

An instant New York Times bestseller, One Life is Megan Rapinoe’s candid, compelling memoir about soccer, activism, identity, and the responsibility that comes with having a voice.

From kicking her first soccer ball at age four to becoming an Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Cup champion, Rapinoe traces the personal values that shaped her both on and off the field. Raised to believe that character mattered more than winning, she grew into an athlete who consistently chose principle over comfort—even when it came at a personal cost.

Rapinoe reflects on the pivotal moments that defined her public life: coming out as gay after the 2011 World Cup and advocating for marriage equality, kneeling during the national anthem in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick to protest racial injustice, meeting her partner Sue Bird, and leading the fight against the U.S. Soccer Federation for gender equity and equal pay. Alongside the headline-making moments are quieter reflections on doubt, resilience, humor, and joy.

Written with warmth, clarity, and conviction, One Life is both a memoir and a call to action. Rapinoe asks readers to consider how they use their influence, however large or small, and reminds us that real change begins with everyday choices.

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