Swimming Against the Current
Fighting for Common Sense in a World That's Lost Its Mind
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Riley Gaines
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Riley Gaines
About this listen
America’s most sought-after voice in the fight to save female sports shares her unbelievable story and inspires listeners to embrace common sense and truth in discussions about women's rights.
Riley Gaines has been called many things: Collegiate athlete. All-American. Champion. But in 2022, everything changed. The narrative shifted. Now, critics smeared her as: Transphobic. Narrow-minded. Evil.
What changed? Riley gave the truth a voice. She stood up, spoke out, and dared to ask questions—not just for herself, but for all female athletes who refuse to accept an ideology where "inclusivity" for trans-identifying male athletes now means treating women unfairly.
Riley Gaines is changing minds in the process, and this highly anticipated, fearless, pro-woman book takes on controversial but critical questions we must confront about women (and sports) in America. Can't we embrace policies that give everyone the chance to compete but still protect women and ensure they have a fair shot at success?
In this book, Riley scrutinizes the perspectives of athletes on the opposing side of this debate, deconstructing their arguments with science, facts, and logic. She also asks what has happened to free speech and dissent in this country, where it now seems nearly impossible to have a well-reasoned debate. And in telling her story, Riley reveals what’s at stake if the truth-seekers remain silent about the injustices women face from radical agendas.
©2024 Riley Gaines (P)2024 Center StreetListeners also enjoyed...
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- merf
- 06-21-24
Best of everything
Facts and truth. Wonderful narrative and narration. Read it and spread the truth On your mark get set GO.
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- Heidi
- 07-12-24
Truth
Riley tells it as it is. She went through a lot, experienced a lot, and is doing a lot. I highly recommend this book for every sex and age group in America. These words need to be spoken thank you very much for everything you have done.
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- jenni9ram
- 07-12-24
Inspirational
I came away with direct take seats they I can do to be a force for clear, thoughtful, and rational shifts back to common sense. Thank you Riley for being a shining example for us all, old and young!
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- K and D Wilson
- 08-18-24
Insightful, truthful
Transforming inside knowledge of the collegia world and wheee it is headed. Every parent, student, coach should read it.
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- Wayne
- 07-18-24
Bringing common sense back one stroke at a time
Well presented and narrated by Mrs Gaines. Hopefully this will be the start and continuation of common sense and logic back to a topic that is often overshadowed by extremism.
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- Derek Collier
- 08-31-24
The truth
In today's world the truth is no longer quantifiable, it is subjective, reality is twisted, science is fiction and can't be agreed on or tested. this book exposes this unfortunate condition in a matter of fact way. Well done!
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- Anonymous User
- 06-06-24
Thoughtful, sensible and compassionate.
Excellent book filled with facts. Mrs. Gaines is compassionate, honest, courageous and incredibly inspiring. She is a role model for all.
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- Rachel
- 06-19-24
The truth
This book is well done and a must read for all athletes, females, young people and Americans.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-09-24
Excellent!
This young lady is awesome and is the future! I hope she turns her activism into political aspirations. She is meant great things and is a natural leader. This is a must read!
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- Maureen
- 07-05-24
Empowering and educational!
This book details exactly why so many young girls and women are enraged within women’s sports. The book is for facts not feelings. Very empowering to inspire many others to use their voice to protect women’s sports. Riley turned her tragic moments into a movement of freedom for the next generation of girls!
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