Good for a Girl: My Life Running in a Man's World

Good for a Girl is a book by Lauren Fleshman that tells her story of falling in love with running, battling injuries, and fighting for a better way for female athletes. It is a memoir, manifesto, and call to action that has been praised by many, including Malcolm Gladwell and Kate Fagan.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 10 January 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2023!




A New York Times Bestseller!


A Financial Times Best Book of the Year 2023!


Women's sports have long needed a manifesto, and with "Good for a Girl," we finally have one. Written by Malcolm Gladwell and Lauren Fleshman, who was one of the most decorated collegiate athletes of all time and a national champion as a pro before becoming a coach for elite young female runners, this book offers a powerful and insightful perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by female athletes in sports.


Part memoir, part manifesto, "Good for a Girl" tells the story of Fleshman's journey in falling in love with running as a girl, battling devastating injuries and self-doubt, and daring to fight for a better way for female athletes. Fleshman's writing is both engaging and relatable, and she manages to deliver a sporting manifesto while also being a fine and engaging writer.


At the heart of "Good for a Girl" lies a raw honesty that is sure to resonate with anyone involved in women's sport. Adharanand Finn, author of "The Rise of the Ultra Runners," praises the book as "the book we've been waiting for," highlighting its call to action in how we think about girls and women in elite sports. Kate Fagan, author of "What Made Maddy Run," describes it as a "call to action in how we think about girls and women in elite sports," and Emily Oster, bestselling author of "Crib Sheet," praises it as an "invitation to have a long overdue conversation for a long overdue cultural shift."


Alysia Montaño, an Olympian and co-founder of &Mother, also contributes to the book, sharing her experiences as a female athlete and advocating for a more inclusive and supportive culture in sports. "Good for a Girl" is a must-read for anyone who cares about women's sports and wants to see a positive change in the way they are treated and perceived. It is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of female athletes, and a call to action for all of us to work towards a more equitable and inclusive future for sports.

Weight: 512g
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349014425