How (Not) To Be Strong: The inspirational instant Sunday Times Bestseller

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In her debut book, Alex outlines the inspirational pillars of strength which have helped her to thrive: finding your voice, knowing when to ask for help, letting guilt go, embracing uncertainty and celebrating your wins. It wasn’t easy for the TV personality to put her life into words, especially when dealing with some of the tough moments she’s endured. Such a powerful and raw story, honestly told -- Wes Streeting MP --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

Great insight into a former footballer that I admire who’s gone on to be a great advocate for women in sport and is a trailblazer in terms of women being a part of football punditry. Her struggles with verbalising and communication from a young age, how multiple people close to her struggled with alcoholism, her relationship and love for her mum. When she finally allows herself to take a moment and appreciate all she has achieved in the closing pages of the book, it feels more than deserved.VIRGIN and the VIRGIN signature logo are registered trademarks of Virgin Enterprises Limited and are used under licence. Her excitement was infectious – she had played with some of these players, back when she had to work in the laundry at Arsenal (the same club she played for!

The One Show presenter began by congratulating her on laying bare some of her most personal memories in her new memoir. The Century list includes brand-name novelists such as James Patterson, Karin Slaughter, Lisa Jewell and Katie Fforde, and we are also proud to be publishing compelling and powerful debut novels such as Wool by Hugh Howey and Until You? Alex Scott has become a household name, but I feel very little was really known about her until the release of this book (and her appearance on The Diary of a CEO podcast with Steven Bartlett).Alex also used the pages of her memoir to openly chat about her relationship with fellow football star Kelly Smith. Alex revealed she has only recently learned how to be vulnerable and open about her challenging experiences from her past. The former Arsenal captain helped to achieve a domestic double of the FA Women's Cup and represented England in 140 appearances, retiring as the second most-capped England player across the men's and women's game.

I am not usually someone who gets stuck into a book but this autobiography is honest, tender and written with courage. The former Arsenal captain and England centurion helped Arsenal achieve a domestic double of the FA Women’s Cup and the FA Women’s Premier League. The former Arsenal star and broadcaster’s book details her struggles with alcoholism in recent years as well as her tumultuous childhood. In her candid memoir How (Not) to Be Strong, Alex shares the lessons that have shaped her, from finally confronting the legacy of a tumultuous childhood to tarnished truth behind the gleaming football trophies.However, life has taught me the opposite and actually showing vulnerability and exposing flaws can be the bravest thing you can do. From the football cages of East London to broadcasting to millions, the engine powering Alex Scott’s remarkable journey has always been her resilience. In this book, Alex shares the lessons that have shaped her, from finally confronting the legacy of a tumultuous childhood to tarnished truth behind the gleaming football trophies. Last year, Alex confirmed she was just seven years old when her father left, taking almost all of their possessions with her.