Unstoppable: A Memoir of Adversity, Perseverance and Triumph

ISBN-10: 0998969702
ISBN-13: 9780998969701
Series: Unstoppable
Language: English
Published: 2017-06
Authors: Simone Edwards, Jobi Tyson

Description

The road to glory is never easy. This memoir of one of the most dominant rebounders to ever play the game of basketball, reveals the heart and soul of a true champion and the obstacles she overcame on her path to greatness.In her heartfelt memoir, Unstoppable, Simone Edwards reveals the harsh realities of growing up poor in a gang-infested village and how she found the inner strength to maintain hope in the face of opposition.Edwards, the first Caribbean and first Jamaican in the WNBA, is a history-making player, possessing a combination of size and athleticism. She is equally known for making headlines off the court, speaking out on issues of bullying, sexual abuse and self-esteem. Edwards gives readers an insider's view of college and professional basketball as well as competing internationally, revealing obstacles and triumphs she experienced on her journey from taunted teenager to international sports figure.Unstoppable is raw and powerful, yet filled with the humor and personality Edwards has become known for. It is a captivating portrait of one woman's relentless pursuit of a dream and her unwavering determination not to allow her circumstances to dictate her future.