Tough as a Mother - by Jenn Hildreth & Aimee Leone (Hardcover)

About the Book

"This book chronicles how women balance work in sports and motherhood"--

Book Synopsis

Strength and sacrifice. Toughness and tenderness. Success and struggles. These elements--ever present in the world of sports--are also among the beautiful and challenging dichotomies at the heart of working motherhood.

Tough as a Mother tackles motherhood in a whole new way, bringing all moms up close and personal with some of the biggest names in sports while showcasing the shared strengths--the Tough Mother Tenets--that empower us all.

U.S. Soccer star Alex Morgan; Olympic swimmer Dara Torres; Hall of Fame broadcaster Andrea Kremer; WWE Superstar Becky Lynch; and award-winning journalist, producer, and director Hannah Storm headline an All-Star roster of tough mothers who share insight with readers through candid, vulnerable conversations. They come to you not as famous athletes, TV personalities, or professional movers and shakers but simply as fellow working mothers who share with you their very personal stories and give you a glimpse of some of the real challenges they've faced in their quest to "have it all." These rock star mothers will become your sisters in arms, kindred spirits who know what you're feeling as you try to find a place in the office to pump or step out of a meeting to take a call from a frenzied babysitter.

By turns wry, self-deprecating, heartfelt, and exuberant, this empowering anthology invites readers to destroy the myth of perfection, redefine the concept of balance, and help all mothers feel strong and supported.

Review Quotes

"This book by Jenn Hildreth and Aimee Leone is pure GOLD (which is fitting as 'Liquid Gold' is what I used to call my breast milk). These are stories of moms' not-so-glamorous moments that are so often untold yet need to be heard. You will laugh, you will relate, and most importantly, you will be reminded of the radness and madness that comes with being a MOM. And yes, all moms wear capes."
-- Julie Foudy, ESPN Analyst, two-time FIFA World Cup Champion and Olympic Champion Gold Medalist United States Soccer Player

"We hear the terms "working mother" daily but few actually understand the stress, demands and tireless work it takes to juggle motherhood and a career. In the sports world, especially, that often includes working nights, weekends, and holidays. Coaches, players, broadcasters are all coming up with creative solutions to - thanks, Nike - JUST DO IT. I got my big break at ABC and ESPN when I had a 9 week old baby. I am thrilled Jenn and Aimee are showcasing all that women do to make motherhood and success in sports a home run. "
-- Holly Rowe, ESPN Reporter

About the Author

Jenn Hildreth has evolved into one of the premier play-by-play voices in women's sports. With an Emmy Award-winning career in sports television that has spanned over two decades, the ESPN broadcaster is a mother of two.

Aimee Leone is a six-time Emmy Award winner and the senior vice president of talent relations for FOX Sports. Her extensive experience in sports spans more than 25 years, but her favorite "assignment" is being mom to her two grown children.