My Brother the Boxer: The Terry Daniels Story
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.77 (777 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1515005011 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 420 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2015-12-31 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
K.D. said A compelling story. Full disclosure, the author is my uncle - and yes, Terry is my dad. That said, it's a terrific read even if it's not about your family - this story could be about you, your dad, your brother, or your son. It captures the story of a young man pursuing his passion in the face of difficulty and setbacks, not least of wh. Even if boxing is not high on your list of favorite sports, the cultural references of the time make This book is 5-Star on so many different levels. For boxing fans, the author's detailed research will be a trip back to another era, when boxing was far more important and talked about than today. Jeff was able to enlighten the reader on the many aspects of boxing, and detail just how difficult the sport is, the self. Roger Sustar said Small Town Ohio Boy makes the big lights of boxing!. Read the story after listening to author Jeff Daniels tell the story of his brother. As a 1961 high school St Joseph High School graduate in the same area it brought back a lot of memories and held my interest through the entire book. Being stationed in US Army 1961 thru 196Small Town Ohio Boy makes the big lights of boxing! Roger Sustar Read the story after listening to author Jeff Daniels tell the story of his brother. As a 1961 high school St Joseph High School graduate in the same area it brought back a lot of memories and held my interest through the entire book. Being stationed in US Army 1961 thru 1964 remember Cassius Clay very well and now M. remember Cassius Clay very well and now M
About the Author Jeff Daniels, a successful investment broker for over 30 years, and is now an author and speaker living in Cleveland, Ohio. I realized we couldn't let Terry's accomplishments vanish into a pile of dusty, dated press clippings tucked in a drawer, so now I'm sharing his heartfelt story with the world." . "It's a privilege honoring my brother's legacy during his college years in the 1960s," Jeff states. "As a family, we knew how lucky we were to have ringside seats while witnessing his rise to the top
Jeff Daniels takes the reader on a journey of love, determination, perseverance and hope. He recounts his big brother's coming-of-age story and his landmark decision - as a senior in college - to compete for the most feared and respected title in professional sports.. Not all professional athletes enjoy their day in the sun with milestone accomplishments and record-breaking accolades, but in 1972, when Terry Daniels got into the ring with Joe Frazier - the undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World, 10 months after Frazier won the "Fight of the Century" against Muhammad Ali - he had over 70 million people witnessing the fight on national TV
"As a family, we knew how lucky we were to have ringside seats while witnessing his rise to the top. I realized we couldn't let Terry's accomplishments vanish into a pile of dusty, dated press clippings tucked in a drawer, so now I'm sharing his heartfelt story with the world." . "It's a privilege honoring my brother's legacy during his college years in the 1960s," Jeff states. Jeff Daniels, a successful investment broker for over 30 years, and is now an author and spe