“A remarkable chronicle of grit, resilience, and courage. In this moving memoir, Allyson Felix reveals how she blazed a trail on and beyond the track. Her story of challenging injustice and transforming career opportunities for mothers is enlightening and empowering.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Vibe and Think Again
“Fast and Slow is a deeply insightful exploration of ambition, motherhood, identity, and legacy. With openness and clarity, Allyson Felix takes us inside the highs and lows of a historic career, sharing the choices, sacrifices, and moments of transformation that made her the champion she is today. This is a book about redefining success, embracing every chapter of your story, and building a legacy that reaches far beyond what you accomplish alone.”—Candace Parker, former WNBA player and author of The Can-Do Mindset
“Powerful, honest, and deeply inspiring, Fast and Slow is a testament to perseverance and the courage to demand more from the world around us. Through her remarkable story and her advocacy for the rights of female athletes, she shows us the strength it takes to overcome adversity and challenge the systems that hold us back. An extraordinary book from an extraordinary woman.”—Lindsey Vonn, New York Times bestselling author of Rise
“I’ve spent my life trying to convince girls and women that their power isn’t conditional. Allyson Felix has proved it, in the most public way imaginable. Fast and Slow is a mother’s reckoning, a champion’s reinvention, and a blueprint for anyone who has ever had to choose between what’s expected of them and what’s true. Every girl who’s ever been handed a stopwatch and told to hurry up should read this book, and so should the rest of us.”—Reshma Saujani, New York Times bestselling author of Brave, Not Perfect
“We celebrate champions for how fast they run. We remember leaders for what they change. In Fast and Slow, Allyson Felix proves she is both. This is an extraordinary story about motherhood, ambition, and the courage to challenge a system that too often asks Black women to pay the highest price for success. Instead of accepting it, Allyson changed it. Her story is deeply personal, but its impact reaches far beyond sports. It’s a reminder that the greatest victories aren’t always won on the track—they’re won when someone decides the next generation deserves better.”—Bozoma Saint John, author of The Urgent Life
