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Warrior: My Path to Being Brave
Lisa Guerrero chronicles her iconic career—from dealing with harassment as a sports broadcaster to chasing “bad guys” for Inside Edition—and proves that through small, daily acts, bravery is a muscle we can strengthen over time.
I’ve been a cheerleader. A corporate executive. A Barbie Doll. A sportscaster. A soap opera vixen. A sideline reporter. A Playboy cover model. A Diamond Diva. A red-carpet correspondent. An investigative journalist. A disrupter.
I made Dennis Rodman cry. I’ve interviewed three presidents and hundreds of athletes. I costarred in a viral video that has one billion views. I sued the New England Patriots--and won. I tracked down a murderer. I was hit by a car. I butted heads with Barbara Walters. I even played myself in a movie starring Brad Pitt.
During her career in sports broadcasting, Guerrero covered Super Bowls, Worlds Series, NBA Finals, and interviewed sports superstars. From the outside it seemed glamourous, but often she was miserable, told to smile more, argue less, and show a lot of leg and cleavage. Colleagues would joke—sometimes on national TV—that she clinched big interviews because of sexual acts rather than talent. She made a mistake on air during the opening game on Monday Night Football that cost her her sportscasting career... and almost her life.
Fast forward a few years, and Guerrero has achieved phenomenal success as Inside Edition's Chief Investigative Correspondent. Her stories have led to arrests, changed federal legislation and policies at Fortune 500 companies, and helped shine a light on crime, scams, child abuse, and even cold case murders. And in the last decade alone, she has won over thirty-five national journalism honors and awards.
Today, Guerrero is bombarded with emails and direct messages from people of every generation who all want to know the same “How are you so brave? How can I be brave too?” Women dealing with husbands, friends, in-laws, co-workers, and bosses ask for the courage to request raises, be taken seriously at meetings, and stand up to abusive spouses. Teens and pre-teens ask for advice on dealing with bullies, teachers, and parents. Warrior—filled with the incisive stories of failure, struggles, challenges, perseverance, and finally, success—is her answer.
I’ve been a cheerleader. A corporate executive. A Barbie Doll. A sportscaster. A soap opera vixen. A sideline reporter. A Playboy cover model. A Diamond Diva. A red-carpet correspondent. An investigative journalist. A disrupter.
I made Dennis Rodman cry. I’ve interviewed three presidents and hundreds of athletes. I costarred in a viral video that has one billion views. I sued the New England Patriots--and won. I tracked down a murderer. I was hit by a car. I butted heads with Barbara Walters. I even played myself in a movie starring Brad Pitt.
During her career in sports broadcasting, Guerrero covered Super Bowls, Worlds Series, NBA Finals, and interviewed sports superstars. From the outside it seemed glamourous, but often she was miserable, told to smile more, argue less, and show a lot of leg and cleavage. Colleagues would joke—sometimes on national TV—that she clinched big interviews because of sexual acts rather than talent. She made a mistake on air during the opening game on Monday Night Football that cost her her sportscasting career... and almost her life.
Fast forward a few years, and Guerrero has achieved phenomenal success as Inside Edition's Chief Investigative Correspondent. Her stories have led to arrests, changed federal legislation and policies at Fortune 500 companies, and helped shine a light on crime, scams, child abuse, and even cold case murders. And in the last decade alone, she has won over thirty-five national journalism honors and awards.
Today, Guerrero is bombarded with emails and direct messages from people of every generation who all want to know the same “How are you so brave? How can I be brave too?” Women dealing with husbands, friends, in-laws, co-workers, and bosses ask for the courage to request raises, be taken seriously at meetings, and stand up to abusive spouses. Teens and pre-teens ask for advice on dealing with bullies, teachers, and parents. Warrior—filled with the incisive stories of failure, struggles, challenges, perseverance, and finally, success—is her answer.
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October 3, 2022
I’m an ADD guy who normally ends up only skimming books, but I found myself reading every word. I was thinking, feeling, and uttering a few words I can’t use in a review! The initial hour set aside turned into a six-hour non-stop journey of “one more chapter” to the final page. At that unreasonably late hour as I closed the book cover, a sense of peace came over me - not just about Lisa’s path to bravery, but confident I could use some of her lessons and suggestions to help me along mine.
We find out early and throughout the book that she was not always as brave as her persona on Inside Edition (especially regarding defending herself). Each of these stories helped formed the woman we see protecting victims and chasing bad guys today. She often mixes praise for others when telling her side of sometimes traumatic stories while acknowledging her own failures and contributions. Rather than brutally attacking others, she provides insight and details to help us understand situations she was in, and how they helped form her.
Who can forget Lisa’s time on Monday Night Football? The conversations at work on Tuesday mornings where no longer just about the game, but this new female on the sidelines. I was shocked to find so many people and other sportscasters/talk show hosts had made up their minds without giving her a shot (or understanding what was being asked of her). In the early 2000’s, it sure was not easy being a woman moving up in such a male dominated industry.
Fast forward to reading “Warrior” - a real eye-opener! Her SoCal sports experience and interviews prior to MNF was impressive to say the least (Shaq, Kobe, Bonds). Learning about the work environment and what she was subjected to on and off the field brought additional respect for her. She was judged by many who never knew that was happening (until now!). This is a very brave lady.
As a CEO I’ll highly recommend my teams read this book and explore their own bravery going forward.
We find out early and throughout the book that she was not always as brave as her persona on Inside Edition (especially regarding defending herself). Each of these stories helped formed the woman we see protecting victims and chasing bad guys today. She often mixes praise for others when telling her side of sometimes traumatic stories while acknowledging her own failures and contributions. Rather than brutally attacking others, she provides insight and details to help us understand situations she was in, and how they helped form her.
Who can forget Lisa’s time on Monday Night Football? The conversations at work on Tuesday mornings where no longer just about the game, but this new female on the sidelines. I was shocked to find so many people and other sportscasters/talk show hosts had made up their minds without giving her a shot (or understanding what was being asked of her). In the early 2000’s, it sure was not easy being a woman moving up in such a male dominated industry.
Fast forward to reading “Warrior” - a real eye-opener! Her SoCal sports experience and interviews prior to MNF was impressive to say the least (Shaq, Kobe, Bonds). Learning about the work environment and what she was subjected to on and off the field brought additional respect for her. She was judged by many who never knew that was happening (until now!). This is a very brave lady.
As a CEO I’ll highly recommend my teams read this book and explore their own bravery going forward.
October 3, 2022
I thought I knew Lisa’s history - I know of her as a fearless investigative reporter. I remember her as a Sportscaster, the first time I saw a woman in that field. I was never a big sports fan with the exception of the Lakers and I distinctly remember the Dennis Rodman press conference. I had no idea of any of the backstory with Monday night football, all I recall was this beautiful, articulate, SMART woman in a man’s world - kicking ass.
What a journey – from her early childhood heartbreak to cheerleader, actress, model, Barbie, sportscaster to investigative reporter. She paved the way for all of the women sportscasters we see today.
The book is well written, candid, honest, engaging and her career path unconventional and varied.
This is a great read – highly recommended.
What a journey – from her early childhood heartbreak to cheerleader, actress, model, Barbie, sportscaster to investigative reporter. She paved the way for all of the women sportscasters we see today.
The book is well written, candid, honest, engaging and her career path unconventional and varied.
This is a great read – highly recommended.
October 4, 2022
Warrior: My Path to Being Brave
Lisa Guerrero never ceases to amaze me! Her new book, Warrior: My Path To Being Brave, takes all the parts of her life experiences (the good, the bad and everything in between) and weaves them together in an intimate yet entertaining way that encourages and emboldens the reader to discover their own path to being brave. Whether you know Lisa from Inside Edition or from her years as a sports reporter, you’ll get a front row seat as to what it’s like to function in a man’s world whilst maintaining your femininity and being bad#ss cool at the same time!
This book can speak to anyone looking to find their voice and serves as a reminder that we all have the capacity to channel out inner warrior.
Lisa Guerrero never ceases to amaze me! Her new book, Warrior: My Path To Being Brave, takes all the parts of her life experiences (the good, the bad and everything in between) and weaves them together in an intimate yet entertaining way that encourages and emboldens the reader to discover their own path to being brave. Whether you know Lisa from Inside Edition or from her years as a sports reporter, you’ll get a front row seat as to what it’s like to function in a man’s world whilst maintaining your femininity and being bad#ss cool at the same time!
This book can speak to anyone looking to find their voice and serves as a reminder that we all have the capacity to channel out inner warrior.
February 19, 2024
True story about a female journalist and her experiences of discrimination, harassment and bravery.
October 4, 2022
Anyone who is a fan of Inside Edition or has seen clips of Lisa Guerrero on YouTube should read this book to get an INSIDE look into her life.
As a young woman reading this book, I found myself relating to many of Lisa Guerrero's hardships. Guerrero’s book illustrates her journey through life and the methods that she has used to develop bravery to overcome adversity. She takes us through a story of woman empowerment and her path to reconnecting with her heritage. I found this book enthralling and was hooked from beginning to end!! I would recommend this book to any women trying to find their brave side and to any men trying to escape the grasp of toxic masculinity. I would love to read anything else Lisa Guerrero publishes in the future!
As a young woman reading this book, I found myself relating to many of Lisa Guerrero's hardships. Guerrero’s book illustrates her journey through life and the methods that she has used to develop bravery to overcome adversity. She takes us through a story of woman empowerment and her path to reconnecting with her heritage. I found this book enthralling and was hooked from beginning to end!! I would recommend this book to any women trying to find their brave side and to any men trying to escape the grasp of toxic masculinity. I would love to read anything else Lisa Guerrero publishes in the future!
March 13, 2023
This is a mixed bag. Some very interesting stories combined with the author's skimming over important life details, then spending too much time complaining about the consequences she suffered from making very bad decisions. It makes for a quirky, entertaining and worthwhile book, but it doesn't have the kind of impact Lisa Guerrero wants and detracts from any credibility she thinks she has as a so-called "investigative journalist."
Guerrero seems confused about who she is. While repeating over and over that she is a serious reporter, her life story doesn't back that up. Playboy model, NFL cheerleader, network soap opera actress, Monday Night Football sideline interviewer. None of that makes a person an investigative journalist and she has no educational training to teach her the importance of objectivity in news reporting.
She has thankfully done some research in order to put the book together, but the timelines are often mixed up, she makes claims of things occurring close in time when online it shows they occurred many years apart, and she summarizes events that aren't accurate. For example, she writes about her famous Inside Edition gotcha interview with TV preacher Kenneth Copeland, but when I went online to view the entire video, it was different from what she wrote and revealed what an amateur interviewer Guerrero could be. She comes across as a small-market newbie who fails to listen, doesn't understand what her guest is saying, uses grating tones, and is naively looking for a big scoop.
A major problem with the book is that she only alludes to some major life or career events, failing to give any stories about working on some big TV shows as an actress or alongside famous people. She glosses over a number of highlights while spending way too much time trying to tell us how mistreated she was by men.
She has many issues with men. Most men. First she stands up to the NFL management as a cheerleader. Then she took a job on a Fox Sports show as the only female harassed by the guys (surprisingly she praises Tom Arnold!). What was she expecting? She certainly had a few cases of discrimination or inappropriate jokes but she also made some really bad choices that either put her in those situations or failed to stand up for herself when she could have. As one executive told her, she was trying to be a square peg in a round hole. For as brave as she wants to claim she is, she falters then often blame-shifts in an attempt to identify with the #MeToo movement.
She didn't get married until she was 39 to a major league baseball player. They were extremely rich with two mansions and a New York City condo. At the same time she was doing the MNF job and does nothing but complain about how bad her life was, how depressed she was, how she considered suicide, etc. This is the most-seen female sports personality in America married to a multimillionaire athlete living in luxury and she wants us to feel sorry for her because her TV boss is screaming in her earbud about her somewhat amateurish network television performance?
When her incredibly attractive husband dumps her after he refuses to spend more than a day or two at a time with her at home in retirement, she naively believes he just likes to go on long golf trips with the boys and isn't cheating on her. Right. That's why he secretly moved out when she was out of town, lied to her, and broke up over the phone. For some reason she continues to praise him when she should have shared much more of what really was going on.
At the same time Guerrero isn't afraid to throw some men under the bus. Fox Sports executives, ABC producers, Al Michaels, MLB players, Hugh Hefner, and even Hugh Jackman. It's refreshing to get some specifics. But she then fails to give names to others that propositioned her or harassed her in the workplace.
The author seems clueless at times regarding who she is or how she comes across to others. After being upset at men mistreating her she agrees to pose nude for Playboy at age 41? When she is mocked by audience members or hit on by executives, she blames it on American culture not understanding the sensual personalities of Latinas! Seriously.
When it comes to her latest career of being an "investigative journalist," the few examples she gives actually show her weaknesses in the job and using it for advocacy, failing to have an objective approach to her subjects on Inside Edition. So while Guerrero may be an interviewer and may do "reporting" in the most simplistic sense, she is not a trained objective journalist and (to be honest) isn't that great on the air. Her stilted talking style and emphasis on looks basically make her come across as the cheerleader-actress she started as.
While the book is worth reading, my suggestion is that the reader become a bit of investigator to discover that there are errors, bias, and misleading statements. Ultimately Lisa Guerrero is the female version of advocacy reporter Geraldo Rivera (she even has her own version of Al Capone's Vaults when she does "Live from Egypt" to unveil hidden tomb treasures). She is biased and tabloid. That doesn't make her a warrior but a stubborn defensive fighter who sometimes causes her own problems.
Guerrero seems confused about who she is. While repeating over and over that she is a serious reporter, her life story doesn't back that up. Playboy model, NFL cheerleader, network soap opera actress, Monday Night Football sideline interviewer. None of that makes a person an investigative journalist and she has no educational training to teach her the importance of objectivity in news reporting.
She has thankfully done some research in order to put the book together, but the timelines are often mixed up, she makes claims of things occurring close in time when online it shows they occurred many years apart, and she summarizes events that aren't accurate. For example, she writes about her famous Inside Edition gotcha interview with TV preacher Kenneth Copeland, but when I went online to view the entire video, it was different from what she wrote and revealed what an amateur interviewer Guerrero could be. She comes across as a small-market newbie who fails to listen, doesn't understand what her guest is saying, uses grating tones, and is naively looking for a big scoop.
A major problem with the book is that she only alludes to some major life or career events, failing to give any stories about working on some big TV shows as an actress or alongside famous people. She glosses over a number of highlights while spending way too much time trying to tell us how mistreated she was by men.
She has many issues with men. Most men. First she stands up to the NFL management as a cheerleader. Then she took a job on a Fox Sports show as the only female harassed by the guys (surprisingly she praises Tom Arnold!). What was she expecting? She certainly had a few cases of discrimination or inappropriate jokes but she also made some really bad choices that either put her in those situations or failed to stand up for herself when she could have. As one executive told her, she was trying to be a square peg in a round hole. For as brave as she wants to claim she is, she falters then often blame-shifts in an attempt to identify with the #MeToo movement.
She didn't get married until she was 39 to a major league baseball player. They were extremely rich with two mansions and a New York City condo. At the same time she was doing the MNF job and does nothing but complain about how bad her life was, how depressed she was, how she considered suicide, etc. This is the most-seen female sports personality in America married to a multimillionaire athlete living in luxury and she wants us to feel sorry for her because her TV boss is screaming in her earbud about her somewhat amateurish network television performance?
When her incredibly attractive husband dumps her after he refuses to spend more than a day or two at a time with her at home in retirement, she naively believes he just likes to go on long golf trips with the boys and isn't cheating on her. Right. That's why he secretly moved out when she was out of town, lied to her, and broke up over the phone. For some reason she continues to praise him when she should have shared much more of what really was going on.
At the same time Guerrero isn't afraid to throw some men under the bus. Fox Sports executives, ABC producers, Al Michaels, MLB players, Hugh Hefner, and even Hugh Jackman. It's refreshing to get some specifics. But she then fails to give names to others that propositioned her or harassed her in the workplace.
The author seems clueless at times regarding who she is or how she comes across to others. After being upset at men mistreating her she agrees to pose nude for Playboy at age 41? When she is mocked by audience members or hit on by executives, she blames it on American culture not understanding the sensual personalities of Latinas! Seriously.
When it comes to her latest career of being an "investigative journalist," the few examples she gives actually show her weaknesses in the job and using it for advocacy, failing to have an objective approach to her subjects on Inside Edition. So while Guerrero may be an interviewer and may do "reporting" in the most simplistic sense, she is not a trained objective journalist and (to be honest) isn't that great on the air. Her stilted talking style and emphasis on looks basically make her come across as the cheerleader-actress she started as.
While the book is worth reading, my suggestion is that the reader become a bit of investigator to discover that there are errors, bias, and misleading statements. Ultimately Lisa Guerrero is the female version of advocacy reporter Geraldo Rivera (she even has her own version of Al Capone's Vaults when she does "Live from Egypt" to unveil hidden tomb treasures). She is biased and tabloid. That doesn't make her a warrior but a stubborn defensive fighter who sometimes causes her own problems.
March 14, 2023
An often brutally candid memoir from model/actress-turned-sports reporter-turned-investigative journalist Lisa Guerrero, Warrior manages to expertly walk a line between breezy anecdotal life lessons and shocking personal struggles and obstacles to really convey not only a portrait of a woman finding her inner strength and individual success, but also cataloging the sketchy process of being a woman in male-driven industries throughout the past four decades.
The titular "warrior" idea comes up throughout the book, as it's tied directly to Lisa's mother who passed away as a very young age. Lisa draws her strength from the memories of her, but also from an innate determination to do things that she's told cannot be done and a willingness to defy easy paths to success in order to preserve the integrity of both herself and what she may represent on a grander (national or international) scale.
Guerrero's past wasn't a complete mystery to me but I think a lot of people my age may have associated her with a short run as a sideline reporter on Monday Night Football and a place alongside the hooting and hollering-infused boys club vibe of Fox Sports' now horribly dated Best Damn Sports Show Period. She seemed to coast in on a wave of networks trying ton meld sex appeal to their sports content, but the book reveals that not only is Guerrero as capable a sports mind as her male counterparts (typically she's far more capable, really), but her determination and perceived fearlessness make her an exceptional person who can blaze trails and upset status quos with the best of them.
I say "perceived fearlessness" because despite all of the impressive and bold actions documented in Warrior, Guerrero also opens up about her own insecurities and fears and a string of difficulties that allowed her to find strength deep within herself. A collapsing marriage, embarrassment in front of a national TV audience, an extremely difficult medical issue while working the MNF sideline, and an unwise financial investment mark just a few of the very personal and difficult situations delved into here, and I can't help but commend Guerrero for taking what could have been a fairly inspirational but bland "rah-rah" kind of "overcoming the odds" life story and making it as open and powerful as the news pieces she has changed lives with over the years.
There are many things about this book that resonated with me and will resonate with others, particularly young women dealing with being "pigeonholed" by their looks or perceived shortcomings in a male-dominated fields, but my biggest takeaway was the idea of finding strength in your failures and not giving in to the expectations of others. This wasn't framed as an inspirational story and I think it's pretty clear that Guerrero is humble enough to not think she has all of the answers, but in focusing on her own journey and not trying to preach some sort of universal truth here, she ends up landing a much more powerful punch in rounding out a story of perseverance and bravery.
The titular "warrior" idea comes up throughout the book, as it's tied directly to Lisa's mother who passed away as a very young age. Lisa draws her strength from the memories of her, but also from an innate determination to do things that she's told cannot be done and a willingness to defy easy paths to success in order to preserve the integrity of both herself and what she may represent on a grander (national or international) scale.
Guerrero's past wasn't a complete mystery to me but I think a lot of people my age may have associated her with a short run as a sideline reporter on Monday Night Football and a place alongside the hooting and hollering-infused boys club vibe of Fox Sports' now horribly dated Best Damn Sports Show Period. She seemed to coast in on a wave of networks trying ton meld sex appeal to their sports content, but the book reveals that not only is Guerrero as capable a sports mind as her male counterparts (typically she's far more capable, really), but her determination and perceived fearlessness make her an exceptional person who can blaze trails and upset status quos with the best of them.
I say "perceived fearlessness" because despite all of the impressive and bold actions documented in Warrior, Guerrero also opens up about her own insecurities and fears and a string of difficulties that allowed her to find strength deep within herself. A collapsing marriage, embarrassment in front of a national TV audience, an extremely difficult medical issue while working the MNF sideline, and an unwise financial investment mark just a few of the very personal and difficult situations delved into here, and I can't help but commend Guerrero for taking what could have been a fairly inspirational but bland "rah-rah" kind of "overcoming the odds" life story and making it as open and powerful as the news pieces she has changed lives with over the years.
There are many things about this book that resonated with me and will resonate with others, particularly young women dealing with being "pigeonholed" by their looks or perceived shortcomings in a male-dominated fields, but my biggest takeaway was the idea of finding strength in your failures and not giving in to the expectations of others. This wasn't framed as an inspirational story and I think it's pretty clear that Guerrero is humble enough to not think she has all of the answers, but in focusing on her own journey and not trying to preach some sort of universal truth here, she ends up landing a much more powerful punch in rounding out a story of perseverance and bravery.
February 7, 2023
Thank you to Netgalley and Hachette Books for providing this advanced reader's copy of Warrior: My Path to Being Brave by Lisa Guerrero, in exchange for my honest opinions and review.
I remember the game where Bret Favre played his broken heart out the day after his beloved father had passed. I remember how emotional it was for everyone to watch one of Football's greatest players of all time put everything he had into a game, even with a broken thumb (a broken thumb that is constantly talked about in my household while comparing young quarterbacks to the legendary Favre!). I had no clue that Guerrero had interviewed him post-game, but reading about her experience brought back so much nostalgia. I'm sure I watched her interview but I was so young to try to even unpack what a pivotal moment in Lisa's career this was.
As a woman trying to navigate my own career, reading about Lisa Guerrero's tenacity and grit as she strived and worked tirelessly to make a name for herself was absolutely inspiring. Her story is compelling, impactful, and most importantly influential. Guerrero writes of her life and career in cheerleading, modeling, acting and finally journalism, specific parts of her life that not only defined her as a warrior but teaches her readers how to stand tall, have confidence, and how to handle the curveballs that are thrown at you. Her stories about Best Damn Sports Show Period and her year being a sideline reporter for MNF were so infuriating, often making me angry on her behalf; but in the end it was incredibly inspirational to read how Guerrero strengthened her bravery, found her voice again, and forged her own way through journalism to be a trailblazer for the many women behind her. Her words of bravery and encouragement resonated with me and will surely motivate all of her readers to lead with an empathetic heart and an overprepared mind.
Highly recommended.
I remember the game where Bret Favre played his broken heart out the day after his beloved father had passed. I remember how emotional it was for everyone to watch one of Football's greatest players of all time put everything he had into a game, even with a broken thumb (a broken thumb that is constantly talked about in my household while comparing young quarterbacks to the legendary Favre!). I had no clue that Guerrero had interviewed him post-game, but reading about her experience brought back so much nostalgia. I'm sure I watched her interview but I was so young to try to even unpack what a pivotal moment in Lisa's career this was.
As a woman trying to navigate my own career, reading about Lisa Guerrero's tenacity and grit as she strived and worked tirelessly to make a name for herself was absolutely inspiring. Her story is compelling, impactful, and most importantly influential. Guerrero writes of her life and career in cheerleading, modeling, acting and finally journalism, specific parts of her life that not only defined her as a warrior but teaches her readers how to stand tall, have confidence, and how to handle the curveballs that are thrown at you. Her stories about Best Damn Sports Show Period and her year being a sideline reporter for MNF were so infuriating, often making me angry on her behalf; but in the end it was incredibly inspirational to read how Guerrero strengthened her bravery, found her voice again, and forged her own way through journalism to be a trailblazer for the many women behind her. Her words of bravery and encouragement resonated with me and will surely motivate all of her readers to lead with an empathetic heart and an overprepared mind.
Highly recommended.
October 17, 2022
First off, I was not prepared for the depth, honesty and humility Lisa Guerrero reveals in her book, WARRIOR. I was struck by how fast paced and well-written it is, told in a voice that is surprisingly vulnerable and raw. (Surprising only because, let’s face it— most of us know her as a serious badass!) She artfully shares her experiences about events that we’ve all heard of which makes it relatable topically— but the bonus is that she does so in the most personal, human, inspiring way. It is truly the tale of the hero's saga, with heart-wrenching details about loss, failures— and eventually — yes — triumphs, big and small. She’s overcome many obstacles and leaves the reader with solid gems of wisdom, inspiration, and modeling for anyone ready to bravely make self-honoring choices. #bebrave, indeed. She walks her talk ….and invites us to start our own journey right along with her.
Note on readability: I did NOT want to put it down. The tell--I was legit disappointed when it was time to go out to dinner, even though it was to one of my favorite restaurants with someone I adore! I just wanted to snuggle up and keep reading!
Five stars from me! Highly recommend it and cannot wait to send it to my teenager, nieces, clients and especially my guy friends who love sports. (Some juicy sports gems in there!)
Note on readability: I did NOT want to put it down. The tell--I was legit disappointed when it was time to go out to dinner, even though it was to one of my favorite restaurants with someone I adore! I just wanted to snuggle up and keep reading!
Five stars from me! Highly recommend it and cannot wait to send it to my teenager, nieces, clients and especially my guy friends who love sports. (Some juicy sports gems in there!)
February 5, 2023
Admittedly, I had forgotten about Lisa Guerrero. Her infamous tenure on Monday Night Football was 20 years ago and I can't say as I've watched Inside Edition more than a few times. So why did I buy her autobiography?
I read an article a couple weeks ago on The Athletic from Daniel Brown called "Lisa Guerrero details ‘Monday Night Football’ debacle, chasing ‘bad guys’ in new book". As I read it, her MNF tenure came back to me a bit. I don't really remember much about it other than it being short-lived and full of ridicule. I'm sure, back then, I had a choice word or two about her, not realizing the story behind it and what she had to endure.
The article compelled me to check out her book. I whipped through it pretty quick. It was really a good read. Guerrero goes into her early life, including losing her mom at a very young age. She talks about overcoming being the awkward kid in school into daring to do bold things.
The overall message of the book is being true to yourself, standing up even when it's difficult and picking up yourself after you've had rough times. It was really inspiring. I came away learning so much more than who had originally been a footnote in sports history to me.
Well worth the read!
I read an article a couple weeks ago on The Athletic from Daniel Brown called "Lisa Guerrero details ‘Monday Night Football’ debacle, chasing ‘bad guys’ in new book". As I read it, her MNF tenure came back to me a bit. I don't really remember much about it other than it being short-lived and full of ridicule. I'm sure, back then, I had a choice word or two about her, not realizing the story behind it and what she had to endure.
The article compelled me to check out her book. I whipped through it pretty quick. It was really a good read. Guerrero goes into her early life, including losing her mom at a very young age. She talks about overcoming being the awkward kid in school into daring to do bold things.
The overall message of the book is being true to yourself, standing up even when it's difficult and picking up yourself after you've had rough times. It was really inspiring. I came away learning so much more than who had originally been a footnote in sports history to me.
Well worth the read!
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February 14, 2023Inside Edition isn't really my thing, but I'm definitely interested in memoirs by women who've worked in sports journalism, so I wanted to give Warrior by Lisa Guerrero a try.
I liked the book most when Guerrero was detailing her experiences working for the Falcons and then the Patriots. I also was eager to hear how she'd describe her experience on Monday Night Football. And I certainly felt for her when she talked about some of the big, hard things happening in her personal life.
But I felt like she skipped over a lot. For example, she doesn't say anything about having been on Sports Gals until she quotes someone else mentioning it. Even then, it feels like a mere footnote -- only getting one paragraph -- when she claims it was the first sports talk show hosted solely by women? Tell us more! Often it felt like the reader was given a pretty broad-strokes view when a closer look at her experiences would have been welcome.
Still, I'm glad I read Warrior -- I won't soon forget about a couple of the anecdotes she shared, and I hadn't heard them before.
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Thank you to Hachette for a free arc of this title for review.
I liked the book most when Guerrero was detailing her experiences working for the Falcons and then the Patriots. I also was eager to hear how she'd describe her experience on Monday Night Football. And I certainly felt for her when she talked about some of the big, hard things happening in her personal life.
But I felt like she skipped over a lot. For example, she doesn't say anything about having been on Sports Gals until she quotes someone else mentioning it. Even then, it feels like a mere footnote -- only getting one paragraph -- when she claims it was the first sports talk show hosted solely by women? Tell us more! Often it felt like the reader was given a pretty broad-strokes view when a closer look at her experiences would have been welcome.
Still, I'm glad I read Warrior -- I won't soon forget about a couple of the anecdotes she shared, and I hadn't heard them before.
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Thank you to Hachette for a free arc of this title for review.
March 31, 2023
This has got to be my favorite biography I've read thus far!
Talk about having a new role model! Lisa Guerrero is a trail blazer! I admire her work, her struggles, and vulnerability. As I am also a young woman who is following in a similar path with a broadcasting career, it was a truly inspiring & riveting read. Lisa wrote in a chronological order & showcased her background, what made her the woman she is today, & all of the ups & downs with being an attractive woman in a male dominated industry.
I love how she didn't shy away from some of the deep and heartbreaking moments she encompassed upon in her life. Lisa is an inspiration to many, and I highly recommend this book to anyone & everyone!
After reading I hope to meet Lisa Guerrero in person! And thank her for her hard work all these years. Women like her are what help to evolve the workplace, and society. She definitely broke through a few glass ceilings but not without difficulty.
This is a great book to read, but even better to read during international women's history month!
Thank you Lisa for writing this book, you are a gem!
Talk about having a new role model! Lisa Guerrero is a trail blazer! I admire her work, her struggles, and vulnerability. As I am also a young woman who is following in a similar path with a broadcasting career, it was a truly inspiring & riveting read. Lisa wrote in a chronological order & showcased her background, what made her the woman she is today, & all of the ups & downs with being an attractive woman in a male dominated industry.
I love how she didn't shy away from some of the deep and heartbreaking moments she encompassed upon in her life. Lisa is an inspiration to many, and I highly recommend this book to anyone & everyone!
After reading I hope to meet Lisa Guerrero in person! And thank her for her hard work all these years. Women like her are what help to evolve the workplace, and society. She definitely broke through a few glass ceilings but not without difficulty.
This is a great book to read, but even better to read during international women's history month!
Thank you Lisa for writing this book, you are a gem!
February 18, 2023
As a middle-aged white guy, I doubt I'm the target audience for Guerrero's powerful memoir about bravery in the face of misogyny, harassment and gender equality in organizations run by rich and powerful white guys. I've known OF Lisa Guerrero through the years, but never knew her story -- and WHAT a story it is! While at times the writing felt a bit like a polished motivational speaking engagement, Guerrero's vulnerability and perseverance are inspiring. The role each of her parents played in helping shape her life really shines in her story, acting as a powerful driving force in her growth and self-discovery. There are some excellent lessons to take from this book, making it well worth the time to to read. She's a badass!
March 8, 2023
When I was browsing through books, and saw that Lisa Guerrero had written an autobiography, I immediately knew I wanted to read it. I knew who she was from her work as a sideline reporter on Monday Night Football and The Best Damn Sports Show Period.
I didn’t know that her mom died when she was 8 years old of lymphoma cancer. I didn’t know she was an NFL cheerleader. I didn’t know she did a cover for Playboy. I didn’t know she was an actress. I didn’t know she married a baseball player, Scott Erikson. I didn’t know she is now an investigative reporter for Inside Edition.
I really enjoyed reading this book, and all the stories from everything she has accomplished.
I didn’t know that her mom died when she was 8 years old of lymphoma cancer. I didn’t know she was an NFL cheerleader. I didn’t know she did a cover for Playboy. I didn’t know she was an actress. I didn’t know she married a baseball player, Scott Erikson. I didn’t know she is now an investigative reporter for Inside Edition.
I really enjoyed reading this book, and all the stories from everything she has accomplished.
January 16, 2024
A book where she looks back on her life so far, from modeling, and cheerleading, to doing sports shows and then the best damn sports show, to eventually she is replacing Lisa Straks on Monday Night Football. She goes through all of the problems she had with either producer or even Charle Gibson who was doing an interview about her for the show but did not care. Here is where you had East Coast people hiring someone from the West Coast and then also looking at her as a model and not as someone who worked her way to the interview and then got hired. A good book. I received this book from Netgalley.com
February 1, 2023
I am a huge fan of biographies especially ones that have interesting stories. This book is filled with them, from being a cheerleader, model, actress, sportscaster, investigative reporter etc how can there not be with a resume like that! I love how the theme of her bravery is threaded throughout this book, very inspiring. The last two biographies I read were by Sharon Gless and Jennifer Grey which I gave 5 stars, this is just as good. Loved it and highly recommend.
October 23, 2023
Guerrero is an excellent storyteller, and I loved the honesty, vulnerability, and vivid detail of most of her story. I did feel like the final chapters (post-MNF) felt like they glossed over a lot and were more of a highlight reel of her investigative reporting career. Given the powerful investigative report the memoir began with, I expected more from that section, but it felt like more of an afterthought.
January 26, 2023
thank you
A Courageous and inspiring book so well written I read it in one sitting.
Every woman who has ever worked amongst men can relate to Lisa’s storey. The more of us who tell it, maybe the less likely our daughters, nieces cousins and grand-daughters will have to experience the emotional devastation we women face working and living in “a man’s world”.
A Courageous and inspiring book so well written I read it in one sitting.
Every woman who has ever worked amongst men can relate to Lisa’s storey. The more of us who tell it, maybe the less likely our daughters, nieces cousins and grand-daughters will have to experience the emotional devastation we women face working and living in “a man’s world”.
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February 28, 2023Saw her interviewed on Amanpour. Never watched any shows she did like Monday night football or inside edition. She has done lots of different things in her career and faced all the sexist, misogynistic pigs and haters that just never stops. She is brave and maybe if I keep practicing I can be brave too
September 22, 2023
Trail Blazer
In a clear and caring voice, the author chronicles both personal and professional moments that led to a fully realized life. She followed her dreams, broke ground for other women, became a role model by her actions and a hero by sharing the costs and conditions behind it all.
In a clear and caring voice, the author chronicles both personal and professional moments that led to a fully realized life. She followed her dreams, broke ground for other women, became a role model by her actions and a hero by sharing the costs and conditions behind it all.
February 19, 2023
Truly A Warrior
In this memoir written by Inside Edition investigating reporter Lisa Guerrero tells her life story. She shares all the highs and lows of her extraordinary life. She lives up to her mother's maiden name she truly is a warrior.
In this memoir written by Inside Edition investigating reporter Lisa Guerrero tells her life story. She shares all the highs and lows of her extraordinary life. She lives up to her mother's maiden name she truly is a warrior.
March 31, 2023
Life lessons. Affirmations. A reminder that when you feel that you're the only one who's ever (fill in the blank) screwed up, made a fool of yourself, felt ashamed, thought all was lost, failed - you get the idea - you are not alone.
April 21, 2023
This is one of the best autobiographies I've read in a long time. Lisa Guerrero is so open and candid. She doesn't pull any punches when she tells about her rise through the ranks of broadcasting. An excellent book by an excellent reporter.
July 24, 2023
What Lisa packs into her life is immeasurable. She has accomplished and endured
many trials and tributes. Her approach to investigations is beyond the common spectrum.
It was surprising how honest, blunt and revealing of her life experiences were shared.
many trials and tributes. Her approach to investigations is beyond the common spectrum.
It was surprising how honest, blunt and revealing of her life experiences were shared.
April 13, 2025
I have seen Lisa Guerrero on Investigative Reports, but never knew of her personal and professional struggles she overcame in order to become a respected investigative reporter. This is a great read for anyone in need of some inspiration to develop the grit often needed to reach your dreams.
January 27, 2023
Wow - what a life - well written, I could not put it down.
To all the brave women I’ve ever known
To all the brave women I’ve ever known
February 2, 2023
Easy to read and interesting
February 17, 2023
I love journalism and broadcasting. Lisa shares with vulnerability her story and experiences and shares insider information about her career and art of investigation.
March 5, 2023
So interesting! She has done it all it seems like
April 11, 2023
We need to go thru our life.... to expierce it. Later we find out who we are, what we like.
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