Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Gotham; 1st Edition, 1st Printing edition (September 27, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1592407773
ISBN-13: 978-1592407774
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
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Writing book reviews was something I never really enjoyed doing when I was in school. I also believe that was the last time I wrote a book review. Unstoppable is the first book in so many years to make me break that streak. It was a quick read, finished in one weekend, but its impact has stuck with me.This may seem like a simple story of an underdog making it big, but it's so much more. Wrestling is known as the toughest, most grueling sport on the planet. Unstoppable is the tale of a man with one leg overcoming all obstacles to conquer the sport and become the best college wrestler in the country.The title, Unstoppable, is perfect for this autobiography of a 24 year old man who was a three time NCAA D-1 All-American and NCAA National Champion. Anthony didn't start wrestling as a kid like me; he started his freshman year of high school. Also unlike me, Anthony did this with one leg.This is an inspiring journey of Anthony's HS through college wrestling career. The book gives a little family background and sets the stage for how his wrestling career began. The book also explores what it takes to do what he did, which is nothing short of amazing. As I read deeper, I kept thinking how impressive his wrestling career was: in HS he won two state titles and went undefeated his junior and senior year and he won the high school nationals. This would make a great story even if Anthony had been born with all of his limbs.The book talks about all of Anthony's struggles and how he overcame those road blocks. I was surprised, but happy that he shared intimate details about his family life that really let the reader in on what was happening behind the scenes; there is always so much more to the story.
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