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They Don’t Teach This
- Narrated by: Eniola Aluko
- Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
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First class honors law degree. 102 appearances for England women’s national football team. First female pundit on Match of the Day. UN Women UK ambassador. Guardian columnist.
All of these achievements belong to Eni Aluko, who, with her forthcoming memoir They Don't Teach This, is keen to share her experiences, aiming to inspire readers to be the best possible versions of themselves. Aluko was appointed UN Women UK ambassador with a focus on promoting gender empowerment in 2016, and in October 2018 she was named by Marie Claire as one of ten Future Shapers Award Winners, recognising individuals who are changing women’s futures for the better. She is currently playing football for Juventus in Italy and writing a weekly column for The Guardian.
They Don’t Teach This steps beyond the realms of memoir to explore themes of dual nationality and identity, race and institutional prejudice, success, failure and faith. It is an inspiring manifesto to change the way readers and the future generation choose to view the challenges that come in their life applying life lessons with raw truths of Eni’s own personal experience.
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- Julian Ball
- 30-08-19
Great book
Very insightful and open account of an amazing career and story. This book can be used as a source of inspiration for a lot of young people
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- AnnW
- 03-09-19
Well written and well narrated
Having been on the end of a similar situation in the work place, being bullied and treated differently due to sexual orientation, not race, I know how Eni felt. When people in positions of authority lie it’s virtually impossible to get your own story believed. I wish this book had been available to me then, it would have been a great help. There’s nothing worse than feeling as though everyone is against you.
Well done for bringing it out in the open
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- T-Ruth
- 05-10-19
I got so much more than I expected
If the intention here is to write your story and share your journey in a way that unapologetically tells the truth, this is a real triumph. I am not a football fan. I bought this book because of a promotional interview where I felt the author was being questioned in quite a biased way about her experience with the Football Association and the author's responses piqued my interest. As soon as she started telling her story about her upbringing in Birmingham I knew I was going to enjoy the book. Although I'm not a fan of the game I thoroughly relished her telling of the football moments that conveyed her love of the game: highs and lows. I am left in no doubt there are insights that come from having enough humanity to understand the impact of micro-aggressions, alongside the subtleties and smiling face of inequality and bias. I found her honesty about her faith and life lessons, refreshing and inspiring. Her fortitude and achievements are astounding. I am wholeheartedly recommending this book. Truth is a tree that offers welcome shade to the glare of scrutiny. Those who don't benefit from the truth can be seen vainly attempting to cut it down. It does, and will always continue to, bear fruit, each, new, season. Thank you for being undeterred in your life and giving me your story. I will use it as a gift to inspire and empower myself and everyone I know.
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- G. Cooper
- 08-01-20
Intelligent and thoughtful autobiography
I've been following women's football in preference to the Premiership since about 2010, and have watched the game go from strength to strength. Eni Aluko is one of the intermediate generation, who grew up loving the game but never expected to make a living at it.
From the Guardian: Now she has written a memoir. They Don’t Teach This is a fascinating examination of her multiple identities – British and Nigerian, a girl in a boy’s world, footballer and academic, a kid from an estate with upper-middle-class parents, a God-fearing rebel. But the book is at its best when she reveals exactly what happened after she accused the England management team of racism, and the Football Association of turning a blind eye to it. Aluko does not hold back – and few people from the football establishment emerge with their reputation intact.
Aluko's analysis and self-awareness make this a great listen, getting her story in her own words and voice. For me as a fan (and human being!), the most disappointing aspect is the lack of support Aluko received from her white team-mates in the England squad. I can't look at the captain and senior players in the same light now. Oh for a English Megan Rapinoe.
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- Georgia
- 25-09-19
Inspiring
Really inspiring story from the beginning. It got more interesting with each chapter. It’s Difficult to hear what she went through for all those years at England but she came out the other end winning.
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- Patricia Hanson
- 08-10-19
Inspirational
A very inspiring book. Lessons learnt of believing in God to overcome challenges in other to achieve positive outcomes.
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- KG
- 17-09-19
What a legend!
Why are we not celebrating this woman more?? She's an absolute superstar! Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I learnt so much more than I expected. Such an interesting life. Well done Eniola and thank you! You're an amazing footballer, an inspirational woman of faith and so much more. Wish you even more success in all that you do.
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- Jnr
- 22-09-19
Amazing!!
Thank you for writing this book. Thank you for trusting in God and thank you for standing up for Us.
You’re such an inspiration Eni!
I hope that life will present you with opportunities beyond measure! You’re a beautiful young women and deserve only the best!
Stay winning winner - such an awesome read 🙌🏾
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- 7827636
- 30-09-22
Great!
loved it! Great inspiration for anyone and insight to the game of football for young girls.
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- MISS K.
- 22-09-22
You must read!
Everyone should read this. An absolutely brilliant read, and brilliant audiobook, Eniola’s story is heartbreaking, eye opening and powerful. She’s an incredible lady and we all need to know her story.
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