«This amazing book reminds us all that we are stronger than we know. Poorna gives readers – whatever their age – the confidence to explore their inner and outer strength in such life-affirming style.»

Stacey Solomon

«Poorna encapsulates in this book everything I wish I’d known and been told when I first started exercising. Stronger is a book for those who want to see beyond the aesthetic goals, and truly appreciate the mental and physical benefits of movement.»

Alice Liveing

«I’ve not finished a book in less than a weekend in my entire life until Stronger. Poorna’s book has reinvigorated my desire to see that every woman around the world touches a barbell.»

Kortney Olson, founder of Grrrl

«Raw and moving, Bell connects grief and strength and touches on the unrelenting pressure women face to be strong in a way that hasn’t been tackled before.»

Cosmopolitan

«A beautiful, inspiring book that will change the way you think about exercise. I only wish it had existed when I was younger.»

Bryony Gordon

«This book gives us permission to establish a healthy relationship with our bodies and strength.»

Fearne Cotton

«Poorna's story is one that will inspire women everywhere, tragedy showed her how strong she was inside which would in turn show her how strong she could become on the outside.»

June Sarpong

«Exploring both mental and physical empowerment, Stronger is an inspiring blend of memoir and manifesto, shaking off long-held, mistaken ideas about women and strength.»

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«I can't think of anyone who wouldn't benefit from reading this inspirational book.»

Caroline Sanderson, <i>The Bookseller</i>

«Poorna Bell is changing the conversation around women's fitness»

<i>Metro</i>

«In this defiant and reflective memoir [Bell] examines ideas around women and strength, resulting in a challenging, positive and powerful call to arms. Muscled arms.»

The Guardian