Every chapter in this book, every revelation, is there for a reason and ties together as Alex tells her story and how it has shaped her. I need to pluck up some courage because I need to tell him I've written stuff that's not going to be comfortable for him. In How (Not) to Be Strong, Alex shares the lessons that have shaped her, from finally confronting the legacy of a tumultuous childhood to tarnished truth behind the gleaming football trophies.

This is a wonderful read to learn so much more behind the Arsenal beauty, how much hardship and difficulty she faced growing up, and how she continues to face horrible online trolls. The former Arsenal captain helped to achieve a domestic double of the FA Women's Cup and represented England in 140 appearances, retiring as the second most-capped England player across the men's and women's game.

The chapter on Strictly was fab-u-lous, and of course so glad she got to add in that last chapter on England being European champions YESS let's go! Good Morning Britain viewers demand Richard Madeley be dropped as he asks guest who lost 21 relatives when their house was bombed in Gaza: 'How close were you to your brothers?

From the football cages of East London to broadcasting to millions, the engine powering Alex Scott’s remarkable journey has always been her resilience. But through sheer determination , and loads of courage she has fought her demons to get where she is now, and is a great role model for us all! I spent my whole life sending cards, gifts, ringing him jut to check in because I had this guilt he'd be lonely, and from that moment I thought "I'm done.The only reason why I wrote that chapter because I was doing this book and felt like I was cheating, not only myself but everyone else, if I didn't include it. Now she wants the the world to see her vulnerable side and in her new book How (Not) to Be Strong, Alex shares the lessons that have shaped her. Pictured: British mother, 66, found stabbed to death in picture postcard Italy home as police hunt for her.