I think the concept of seeking fame and fortune in women's football in the States is a bit idyllic.
Hope SoloGrowing up, I felt insecure about my build. I didn't feel very feminine. But as time went on, I learned to completely embrace my body.
Hope SoloI wear my dad's cross. It's very important to me. I hang it in my locker before each game.
Hope SoloShe [my mother] struggled, abusing alcohol for quite some time, and so we just kind of drifted apart. I went to college. But I dedicate the book to her because she is the true champion of the family. She kept our family together. She provided us with a roof over our head. She always worked.
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