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Good for a Girl

Book • 2023
Lauren Fleshman's 'Good for a Girl' is a personal narrative that blends memoir and advocacy, addressing systemic issues in sports that hinder young female athletes.

The book explores her own running career, critiques the treatment of female athletes, and calls for reforms to support women in sports.

Fleshman shares her experiences with injuries, body image issues, and the pressures of competitive athletics, advocating for a more inclusive and supportive environment for female athletes.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

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Malcolm Gladwell
as the author of "Good for a Girl", discussing the crisis in youth sports.
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The Crisis in Girls’ Sports with Lauren Fleshman and Linda Flanagan
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Laura Norris
for its compelling narrative about being a female athlete in sports.
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Mentioned by Sophie Penny as a book exploring problems within professional sports and how to change them for future generations of female athletes.
The Betrayal of Female Bodies in Professional Sport
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Ryan Holiday
as a must-read for female athletes and anyone interested in the intersection of athletics and gender equality.
Champion Distance Runner Lauren Fleshman on the Power of Sport

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