luckyspark's review
4.0
I probably wouldn't have picked this up if I had noticed it was a reprint of a book first published 11 years ago. But, I'm so glad I did. This was a rare opportunity to read a book by an experienced journalist who was not just a dabbler in something for a year and then writes a book. Boxing was something the author pursued for a variety of reasons; but, I don't think any were so she could write a book about it, which makes this a refreshing addition to the memoir genre.
The timing is also perfect because the journalist in her provides a satisfying overview of the role of women in boxing and how the roads were paved in a way that lead to our first Olympics with women's boxing this summer (2012).
I really enjoyed this book. The balance between educating readers about the ins and outs of boxing are expertly weaved with her personal experience and she doesn't seem to hold back. The author has crafted a well written look into the boxing world without romanticizing or vilifying it. This is for fans of Cheryl Strayed's Wild.
The timing is also perfect because the journalist in her provides a satisfying overview of the role of women in boxing and how the roads were paved in a way that lead to our first Olympics with women's boxing this summer (2012).
I really enjoyed this book. The balance between educating readers about the ins and outs of boxing are expertly weaved with her personal experience and she doesn't seem to hold back. The author has crafted a well written look into the boxing world without romanticizing or vilifying it. This is for fans of Cheryl Strayed's Wild.
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