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Tough as a Mother: Women in Sports, Working Moms, and the Shared Traits that Empower Us All
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.
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.
240 pages, Hardcover
Published April 15, 2025
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March 26, 2026
Loved listening to this book and hearing the perspectives of other working moms. Made me feel seen, encouraged, inspired and proud! Recommend for any working mom, especially those that resonate with sports! Only con was didn’t love the narrator on this audio book but the stories and content was great.
August 21, 2025
It was an inspiring read about women in sports who are also working moms. It highlights the resilence, focus, and grit that fuel both athletic excellence and motherhood.
I loved hearing real-life stories and experiences from some of the top and most influential women in sports. A welcomed reminder that we are not alone in the thoughts and feelings many of us are experiencing. I have both a hard copy and the Audible version but LOVED hearing the stories directly from many of the women themselves in the Audible version ♥️
I loved hearing real-life stories and experiences from some of the top and most influential women in sports. A welcomed reminder that we are not alone in the thoughts and feelings many of us are experiencing. I have both a hard copy and the Audible version but LOVED hearing the stories directly from many of the women themselves in the Audible version ♥️
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