And marvel at Serena Williams who is one of the best to play tennis- she holds the most Grand Slam titles right now at 23. This book will make you want to watch tennis.
‘Carrie Soto Is Back’ is the story of Carrie’s tennis journey from rookie, to challenger, to champion, to comeback.ĭoes she have what it takes- physically, emotionally, and mentally- to be the best? And if she can’t- can she live with that version of herself?
I shouldn’t say that, though, because my favorite part of the book was the development of the father/daughter relationship. This was a surprisingly engaging book considering it’s pretty much just about tennis. In this riveting and unforgettable novel, Taylor Jenkins Reid tells her most vulnerable, emotional story yet.“When did winning become something I needed in order to survive? Something I did not enjoy having, so much as panic without?” In spite of it all, Carrie Soto is back, for one epic final season. Like her, he has something to prove before he gives up the game forever. And even if it means swallowing her pride to train with a man she once almost opened her heart to: Bowe Huntley. Even if her body doesn’t move as fast as it did. Even if the sports media says that they never liked “the Battle-Axe” anyway. A former champion himself, Javier has trained her since the age of two.īut six years after her retirement, Carrie finds herself sitting in the stands of the 1994 US Open, watching her record be taken from her by a brutal, stunning player named Nicki Chan.Īt thirty-seven years old, Carrie makes the monumental decision to come out of retirement and be coached by her father for one last year in an attempt to reclaim her record. She sacrificed nearly everything to become the best, with her father, Javier, as her coach. And if you ask Carrie, she is entitled to every one. She has shattered every record and claimed twenty Grand Slam titles. But by the time she retires from tennis, she is the best player the world has ever seen. ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Time, NPR, PopSugar, Glamour, Reader’s DigestĬarrie Soto is fierce, and her determination to win at any cost has not made her popular. I’ll take a piece of Carrie Soto forward with me in life and be a little better for it.”-Emily Henry, author of Book Lovers and Beach Read The kind of sharp, smart, potent book you have to set aside every few pages just to catch your breath.
“A heart-filled novel about an iconic and persevering father and daughter.”- Time
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