I don't usually star-rate memoirs, but NetGalley makes you, so I'm just giving it a middle-of-the-road three stars because I don't think one can accurately rate someone's life story.

I've been following Riley Gaines' story and this debate about athletes for a while as someone who works in news and politics, and so this book brought nothing new to the table because it is the same talking points and stories that she and many others have already said. Yes, the book does tell more from her perspective and more background on her but that is all. Is Riley passionate about the topic? yes, and you can see it in her writing but passion doesn't always make a good argument or story. I think the book lacks the nuances and understanding of the complexities of this debate. I think it was an interesting memoir to read but I don't think it added anything to her stories or the debate because it has been said before by her or others and there is also a lack of understanding or seeing the argument from the other side.

A great, thoughtful, common sense book regarding the uphill battle women face trying to protect privacy and rights.
Author Gaines wrote a powerful book regarding what it is like to be a female and have an intact male invade very private areas that were once believed to be a safe space for women.
This book is also testament to what happens when one has goals and plans and is on the path to fulfilling those dreams, but someone/something thwarts their progress, and they must pivot and give up that dream.
Ms. Gaines is getting much backlash now, however, I believe, if history is honest regarding this subject, Ms. Gaines will no doubt, be accepted and lauded much as Rosa Parks is now.