- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Ulverscroft Large Print Books Ltd; Large type edition edition (Aug 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1847823246
- ISBN-13: 978-1847823243
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,520,576 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Fight the Good Fight is a warm and funny account of the author's quest to become a black-belt in judo before the age of 45.
It would appeal to anyone who has ever set their heart on something only to find that life gets in the way. It speaks volumes about success and failure and what happens on the way.
I enjoyed this book so much that I then went on to read Catherine Fox' three novels: Angels and Men, The Benefits of Passion and Love For the Lost. They were all unputdownable
It would appeal to anyone who has ever set their heart on something only to find that life gets in the way. It speaks volumes about success and failure and what happens on the way.
I enjoyed this book so much that I then went on to read Catherine Fox' three novels: Angels and Men, The Benefits of Passion and Love For the Lost. They were all unputdownable
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is the story of how a vicar's wife, Catherine Fox, decided to return to an old passion - judo - and get her black belt before a crucial birthday. This is an excellent introduction to the sport of judo, but it is also so much more.
The mark of an excellent non-fiction writer is someone who can take a subject that their readers aren't necessarily interested in, and make it fascinating. Richard Askwith's Feet in the clouds did this superbly, and Catherine Fox does so just as well. Judo? Me? But this book is not just about judo, it's about pursuing a goal, going for something tough. It is extremely funny - Catherine Fox's books always are - and life-affirming. I thoroughly recommend it.
The mark of an excellent non-fiction writer is someone who can take a subject that their readers aren't necessarily interested in, and make it fascinating. Richard Askwith's Feet in the clouds did this superbly, and Catherine Fox does so just as well. Judo? Me? But this book is not just about judo, it's about pursuing a goal, going for something tough. It is extremely funny - Catherine Fox's books always are - and life-affirming. I thoroughly recommend it.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Well done Catherine what a fantastic book. Warm, funny and absolutely genuine. Time and time again I found myself empathising with her feelings and opinions - she really hits the mark when describing a woman's place in martial arts as a Mum and wife, been there myself and I know it's totally truthful. The fact that she is a vicar's wife was not so essential to the contrast here - more that she is a normal person and immensely likeable and honest. Wished I hadn't read it so fast!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
interesting ....
I loved Catherine Fox's previous novels (Angels and Men, The Benefits of Passion, Love for the Lost) and apporached this with caution - mainly because martial arts don't interest... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2009 by Owl
Fantastic
I'm a big Catherine Fox fan but not a big judo enthusiast! As I am also preparing to embrace the role of 'vicar's wife' (my husband is training to be a priest) I am so relieved to... Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2007 by Nina Myers
Pain, strength and humour
I snapped this one up when I saw it was by Catherine Fox (her three novels - Angels and Men; The Benefits of Passion; Love for the Lost - were fantastic and I wish there were more... Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2007 by CMRA
Great read!
I enjoyed reading this as it is more than just a great sports book. It is also about self discovery while striving to be the best. I recommend it.
Published on 15 Aug 2007 by P. Stone
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