by Ronda Rousey
First published 2015
Ronda Rousey opens her story with the losses that shaped her. At eight years old, she lost her father. The grief could have broken her, but instead it fueled her drive to become unbeatable. Rousey takes readers through her grueling judo training, where she learned that limitations become opportunities and sacrifices lead to fulfillment. She chronicles her battles with love and heartbreak, her rapid climb to UFC fame, and the secrets behind her perfect fighting record. The central tension emerges between her public image as the toughest woman alive and her private struggles with pain and vulnerability. Rousey reveals how she learned to perform at her best even on her worst days, turning every setback into fuel for her next victory. This is the emotional core of her journey: transforming loss into power.
Genres: biography, autobiography, sports, memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, personal-journey
302 pages · Hardcover · Regan Arts.