by Josephine Perry | Apr 23, 2025 | Book reviews, Books
My lovely friend (and Be Braver podcast co-host) Annie Emmerson told me to read this book. I am a big fan of Anya Hindmarsh’s bags (if you have been stared at by my backpack – it has eyes – then it is one of hers) but never reflected on who she might be as a...
by Josephine Perry | Apr 21, 2025 | Book reviews, Books
I love to start a book review with a great phrase from the book that sums up the book. With Steve Magness’ new book: Win the Inside Game I can’t because there are just too many. Almost every page in my copy has a line underlined or a star drawn to indicate a key piece...
by Josephine Perry | Feb 8, 2025 | Athlete Wellbeing, Book reviews, Uncategorized
Squad Safe is written for coaches and gym owners to keep cheerleaders safe. It is actually applicable to a far wider audience though; coaches working with female athletes in any sports, commercial gym staff, S&C coaches and Sport Psychologists. It is evidence...
by Josephine Perry | Jan 31, 2025 | Book reviews, Books, Uncategorized
This is a book on how to use research evidence to parent children from 10-18. As the mum of an 8 year old (and am dreading the teenage years) and who works with junior athletes aged 10 and over I really wanted to delve in and see what I could learn for myself and the...
by Josephine Perry | Dec 11, 2024 | Athlete Stories, Athlete Wellbeing, Book reviews
Absolutely loved this book. I didn’t cry as much as I thought I might because it was so positive. There was so much to learn from a sporting and a life perspective. Overall, it felt like a love letter to his family (I warn you when he reads messages to them at the end...
by Josephine Perry | Jan 1, 2024 | Athlete Wellbeing, Book reviews
There is No Wall is an incredibly easy to read book with incredibly tough content. Bailey writes about her life; growing up, working in the music industry and weaves her extensive ultra running races and challenges alongside it. It covers her alcohol addiction,...
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