Brace for Impact
A Memoir
$48.82
- Hardcover
400 pages
- Release Date
7 June 2022
Summary
A powerful and redemptive story of how the dazzling world of roller derby helped one young woman transform her fear and self-doubt into gutsy, big-hearted, adventurous living.
“A universal story of healing and triumph, made all the more beautiful, wild, and free by Gabe’s fierce love for roller derby and her team, who become her family.” - ABBY WAMBACH, Olympian, activist, and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Wolfpack
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR - Book Riot
…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593241370 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0593241371 |
| Author: | Gabe Montesanti |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 7 June 2022 |
| Weight: | 547g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 139mm |
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Critics Review
“The way Gabe writes about her instinct to be gentle toward others yet strict, regimented, and disciplined toward herself is beautiful, bold, and utterly relatable. Brace for Impact helped me know myself better.”—Cameron Esposito, bestselling author of Save Yourself
“Gabe Montesanti’s story of resilience and courage is a shining example of what it looks like to chase a dream. Her willingness to confront her past, her unflinching excavation of her relationship with her body, and her persistent quest for peace are deeply inspiring.”—Alexi Pappas, author of Bravey
“Brace for Impact bursts with honest, vulnerable, lifesaving storytelling. This book helped me grow and finally understand that I belong to myself.”—Tara Schuster, author of Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies
“A riveting story of redemption, adventure, and the pursuit of joy. I finished Brace for Impact believing true change is possible, within ourselves, our families, and the world around us… . A stunning memoir.”—Christina McDowell, author of After Perfect and The Cave Dwellers
“An uplifting memoir of slow work towards self-acceptance, and of the healing and support Montesanti found in roller derby … Montesanti effectively mixes difficult self-reflection with lighter tales (derby recruitment, team practices, even a climactic trip to RollerCon).”—Library Journal
“This propulsive debut from Montesanti explores queer belonging, body image, and emotional healing through the exhilarating lens of roller derby… . Her bracing story veers from fraught to exuberantly cathartic… . This spirited coming-of-age account brims with joy and resilience.”—Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Gabe Montesanti
Gabe Montesanti is a queer Midwestern roller derby player. She earned her MFA in creative nonfiction from Washington University in St. Louis. Her piece “The Worldwide Roller Derby Convention” was recognized as a notable essay in The Best American Essays. She lives in St. Louis with her wife.
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