Gail Force: Gail's Fails and How They Drove Her to Olympic Success

By Gail Emms

From Olympic podium to parent-teacher meetings, Gail Force is the raw, witty and brutally honest autobiography of badminton star Gail Emms.

A former world champion and Olympic silver medalist, Gail takes readers on a whirlwind journey through the highs and lows of elite sport with input from life coach and trauma specialist Stephanie Burge. Inside you'll discover:

The stark truth of elite sport - the grueling training, euphoric victories and the crushing realities of retirement An unfiltered and chaotic, yet vulnerable account of life after elite sport The adventures of a former top-level athlete trying to return to 'normal' life - from Gail rediscovering her love of raving to the chaos of juggling work, life and parenting and the awkward hilarity of dating in her 40s (she holds nothing back ) The struggles of identity beyond sport, the mental battles athletes face and the joy of embracing life's unpredictability - told with humor and refreshing candor

Gail Force isn't just a sports memoir - it's a celebration of resilience, reinvention and learning to thrive, no matter what life 'smashes' your way. Perfect for women and all sports fans.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1836802161
• ISBN13: 9781836802167
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Pitch Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages