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Author: Kate Sekules Publisher: ABRAMS ISBN: 1468301780 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 192
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“Brave and ballsy . . . the internal chaos that prompts Sekules’ rage and desire to retaliate is a more original, fascinating place to visit than any gym.” —Salon.com The Boxer’s Heart is a brilliantly candid memoir of the world of women’s boxing, now updated and with a new afterword. Written in raw and vivid style, it tells the story of how a young everywoman moves to New York City to write and, through struggles and disappointments in her personal life, rises through the ranks at the famed Gleason’s Gym to box professionally. Sekules’s account unfolds with the pace and depth of a great novel, crammed with larger-than-life characters and piercing observations. Any woman who has grappled with anger and trust in her relationships, been nagged by insecurity at the gym, or wondered what it feels like to throw a punch will identify with this witty and honest account of “ the sweet science of bruising.” “It’s a knockout, folks . . . The Boxer’s Heart is a winner, on all cards.” —Newsweek “What is most captivating about Sekules’ love letter to boxing is how she reconciles the feminine proclivity for tenderness and nurturing with their simultaneous ability to knock one another out, to unleash fury in a controlled and respectful way.” —Oprah.com “Sekules . . . is appealingly self-aware . . . [and] gives us a sense of women’s boxing as a thriving movement.” —The New York Times Book Review “This is a story of self-discovery, about finding out what you love, and then doing it—with passion, with a boxer’s heart.” —Kirkus Reviews
Author: Kate Sekules Publisher: Villard Books ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 264
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"I fought to shake things up, to play with the world. If I--sometime bookworm, singer in a band, Londoner, magazine editor, fiction writer, hotel and restaurant critic, softball addict, Caucasian of mixed heritage, pony-mad child, expatriate--could become a convincing pugilist, then anything under the sun is possible." So says Kate Sekules, the author of this brilliantly candid memoir and first-ever guide to the world of women's boxing. The story of how an averagely talented athlete converted her visceral dislike of violence into a short but eventful career as a professional boxer makes irresistible reading for both fans and foes of what used to be "The Manly Art." After growing up in London during the seventies and eighties, Sekules hit New York in 1992 and quickly happened upon something she hadn't realized she was seeking. In the mirror-lined gyms of SoHo and later at Gleason's Gym--the famous training ground of world champion boxers--she found herself in the right place at the right time to participate in the birth of a movement and an astonishing new direction for women. Sekules explains the mysteries of this most mythologized of sports and introduces the reader to trainers and fighters both famous and obscure, both male and female. With razor-sharp insight, she dissects her conflicting feelings on approaching the prize-fighting ring, drawing the reader in every step of the way. Sekules's account unfolds with the pace and depth of a great novel, crammed with larger-than-life characters and piercing observations about matters that concern us all: the nature of masculinity and femininity; love and conflict in the ring and in relationships; trust, fear, pain, and the usesof aggression. Along the way, the author casts new light on the confused state of gender roles today, deals a death blow to issues of weight that have plagued women for decades, recounts the secret history of women in the ring, and delivers a primer on how to box--all in a fresh, conspiratorial, and highly entertaining voice. Any woman who has grappled with anger and trust, been nagged by insecurity at the gym, or wondered what it feels like to throw a punch will identify with this witty and honest author's experience. Any man who has imagined stepping into the ring, or been baffled by the mysteries of the female, will want to add this one-of-a-kind to his shelf of sports books. It is a remarkable literary debut--with a very big heart.
Author: Sam Sheridan Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc. ISBN: 0802143431 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 315
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Recounts the personal story and international travels of a professional fighter, from his initial discovery of his passion for fighting upon his arrival in Australia, to his training at Bangkok's legendary Fairtex gym, to his research throughout the world in search of historical and contemporary fighting disciplines. Reprint.
Author: Kate Sekules Publisher: Seal Press (CA) ISBN: 9781580050777 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 242
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The Boxer’s Heart is a brilliantly candid memoir and the first-ever guide to the world of women’s boxing. Written by Food and Wine editor Kate Sekules, it tells the story of how an average athlete converted her visceral dislike of violence into a short but eventful career as a professional boxer makes irresistible reading for both fans and foes of what used to be “The Manly Art.” Sekules’s account unfolds with the pace and depth of a great novel, crammed with larger-than-life characters and piercing observations. Any woman who has grappled with anger and trust, been nagged by insecurity at the gym, or wondered what it feels like to throw a punch will identify with this witty and honest account of the “sweet science of bruising.” “It’s a knockout, folks..... The Boxer’s Heart is a winner, on all cards.”—Newsweek “ Sekules ... is appealingly self-aware ... [and] gives us a sense of women’s boxing as a thriving movement.”—New York Times Book Review “Floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee.”—Kirkus Reviews
Author: Bendle Publishing Publisher: ISBN: 9781695196131 Category : Languages : en Pages : 112
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This I Heart Boxer Quote Journal / Notebook makes the IDEAL appreciation gift for any family members or friends. This Boxer notebook features 110 blank pages and is 6 x 9 inches in size.
Author: Mychelle Klose Publisher: www.divinedogsonline.com ISBN: Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 17
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The Boxer is a medium sized dog with a noble appearance. He makes an excellent family pet. Let's explore his temperament, his health and his history.
Author: Adam Smith Publisher: Random House ISBN: 1446465772 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 381
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Boxing. The Sport of Kings. And for every king, there are kingmakers and princes, determined heirs and ruthless pretenders to the throne. Boxers may enter the ring alone, but behind them are their families, many of whom have spent a career in the fight game themselves. And all are caught up in this most beautiful but brutal of sports. Beautiful Brutality is the first book to examine the world of boxing from the perspective of family. With unprecedented access to the likes of the Calzaghes, Mayweathers, Hattons and Khans, Sky Sports boxing expert Adam Smith lays bare the raw emotion at the heart of the sport. How does it feel when your son is taking a pummelling? Can a father make rational judgements from the corner of the ring, in the frenzied atmosphere of a fight? And how much strength does a boxer take from his family, or the family figures that so many trainers and promoters become? Passionate, hard-hitting and with astonishing revelations about the world of boxing, Beautiful Brutality is written from the heart, by an author with a unique knowledge and experience of the fight game.
Author: Kate Sekules Publisher: ISBN: 9781468301809 Category : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Languages : en Pages :
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One woman moves to New York and falls in love . . . with a violent sport. Published to coincide with the first Olympic event for women's boxing, The Boxer's Heart is a brilliantly candid memoir of the world of women's boxing, now updated and with a new afterword. Written in raw and vivid style, it tells the story of how a young every-woman moves to New York City to write and, through struggles and disappointments in her personal life, rises through the ranks at the famed Gleason's gym to box professionally. Sekules's account unfolds with the pace and depth of a great novel, crammed with larger-than-life characters and piercing observations. any woman who has grappled with anger and trust in her relationships, been nagged by insecurity at the gym, or wondered what it feels like to throw a punch will identify with this witty and honest account of the "sweet science of bruising."
Author: R.D. Wilson Publisher: R.D. Wilson ISBN: Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 72
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Boxers are a great all around breed. They are a distinguished canine and the coolest, most lovable dog out there! A medium-built and strong breed that is so named because of its habit of standing on the hind legs to begin a fight and boxing with the front paws.
Author: David P. Greisman Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781463608071 Category : Boxers (Sports) Languages : en Pages : 342
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"The stories of boxing range from amazing to heartbreaking, telling the tales of great stars such as Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather and recalling the swan songs of warriors such as Arturo Gatti and Erik Morales. Boxing writer David P. Greisman has seen fighters rise and fall and rise again, watched them perform at sold out arenas at the pinnacle of pro boxing and seen anonymous amateurs show just as much heart in front of a suburban ballroom. 'Fighting Words: The Heart and Heartbreak of Boxing' contains 63 of Greisman's best dispatches from the Sweet (and sometimes not so sweet) Science from 2007 through 2012, including nine articles that have been recognized for excellence by the Boxing Writers Association of America."--Page 4 of cover.
Author: Kate Sekules
Author: Kate Sekules
Author: Sam Sheridan
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Author: Bendle Publishing
Author: Mychelle Klose
Author: Adam Smith
Author: Kate Sekules
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Author: Lowell J. Ackerman