- Mass Market Paperback
- Publisher: Fawcett Books; Reissue edition (Feb 1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0449130568
- ISBN-13: 978-0449130568
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.7 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,887,438 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A remarkable self-portrait of the black man who carried this country to greatness in the 1936 Olympics. More than a retelling of the athletic triumphs and the personal tragedy of his life, Jesse is a remarkable spiritual pilgrimage.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is the best book i have ever read about Jesse Owens. It tells you about the tradegy of his childhood and how he was almost killed in a freak farming ancident. Then it tells you about his glourious triomph in the olympics. Then tells of his quick glory and how he was robbed of all his money. Jesse Owens and Steve Prefontaine are the greatest runners ever.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
The Best Book ever written about Jesse Owens
17 Nov 1998
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is the best book i have ever read about Jesse Owens. It tells you about the tradegy of his childhood and how he was almost killed in a freak farming ancident. Then it tells you about his glourious triomph in the olympics. Then tells of his quick glory and how he was robbed of all his money. Jesse Owens and Steve Prefontaine are the greatest runners ever.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
An inspirational book
11 May 2000
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This isn't just a book about an athlete. Sure, it's a book about a man who defeated poverty and overcame adversity to become one of the greatest Olympic gold medalists.
But Jesse Owens is honest about the turbulent times he endured after the Olympics were over. Just as importantly, he also tells the story about how he almost let his faith in God fall along the wayside. Faith, family, and school are all important given important places in this book.
Anne M. Marble Reviewer, All About Romance
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