Megan Rapinoe, Olympic gold medalist and two-time Women's World Cup champion, has become a galvanizing force for social change; here, she urges all of us to take up the mantle, with actions big and small, to continue the fight for justice and equalityRaised in a conservative small town in Northern California, the youngest of six, Megan Rapinoe was four years old when she kicked her first soccer ball. Her parents encouraged her love for the game, but taught her that winning was much less important than how she lived her life. From childhood on, Rapinoe always did what she could to stand up for what was right-even if it meant going up against people who disagreed.In One Life, Rapinoe reflects on the choices she has made, her victories and her failures, and embarks on a thoughtful and candid discussion of her personal journey into social justice. Recognizing the power she had to bring attention to critical issues, in 2016 she took a knee during the national anthem in solidarity with former NFL player Colin Kaepernick to protest racial injustice and police brutality-the first high-profile white athlete to do so. The backlash was immediate, but it couldn't compare to the overwhelming support. Rapinoe becaame a force of change, both on and off the field.Deeply personal and inspiring, One Life reveals that real, concrete change lies within all of us, and asks: If we all have the same resource-this one precious life, made up of the decisions we make every day-what are you going to do?

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNATIONAL COVERAGE: ONE LIFE was covered in People Magazine, and Megan was featured in the New York Times, on NBC's Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, on ABC's Good Morning America, on NPR's Fresh Air, and more.YOUNG READER EDITION: Razorbill will be publishing a middle-grade adaptation of ONE LIFE to coincide with our paperback publication, and which will surely garner a new audience.MORE THAN A SPORTS MEMOIR: This is more than just your typical sports memoir. Rapinoe looks back on her life through the lens of her role as a social activist, discussing how her upbringing encouraged her to be a strong advocate for people's rights, and how that advocacy has played out throughout her career. This memoir will be a rallying call, to all of us, to follow her example.HUGE PLATFORM: Rapinoe was named one of Time Magazine's most influential people of 2020. In 2019, following her World Cup victory, Rapinoe was named one of Glamour's 2019 Women of the Year, and announced as the face of the forthcoming Nike ad campaign. Just this year, she has been profiled in myriad publications, from the New York Times to Marie Claire, interviewed by the likes of Rachel Maddow, Seth Meyers, and Anderson Cooper. Her star only continues to rise.