Fall Reading 2017 Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win

Arranged chronologically by the year each athlete was born, the profiles in this book show the progression of females being accepted in the world of sports. Of course, it also shows the many obstacles they have had to overcome, and some that are still in place today - like the problem of equal pay. For those looking for role models, women from around the world are included, as well as a wide range of sports. Everything from ice skating, to cricket, to mixed martial arts appears somewhere in the book. And the title is a bit of a misnomer, because there are additional athletes in the book besides the 50 main profiles. Fifteen shorter blurbs are added just before the conclusion, and there are also 4 influential sports teams that are discussed. A couple of infographics cover muscle anatomy, a timeline of sports from the ancient Olympic Games until now, and a spread on pay and media statistics which shows the inequity between the genders. Back matter includes a list of sources, an index, and information about the author.


A good read for young sports enthusiasts, those interested in gender equality, or anyone who enjoys hearing or reading about people who don't accept arbitrary limitations on their dreams. Would be a good addition to any school or classroom library. Visit the publisher's website for more information about the book, or the author.

I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.