Reach : finding strength, spirit + personal power / Laila Ali with David Ritz.
Reach : finding strength, spirit + personal power / Laila Ali with David Ritz.
By
:
Ali, Laila.
Publication Date
:
2002
Publication Information
:
New York : Hyperion,
Edition
:
1st edition.
Physical Description
:
182 p. : ill.
Subject Term
:
Women boxers -- United States -- Biography.
Success.
Additional Contributors
:
Ritz, David.
Summary
:
Some of the life experiences that Laila recounts are ones many young people face, while others are related to her unique circumstances. Born with a proverbial silver spoon in her mouth, she never felt comfortable, as a child, in her parents' mansion - surrounded by maids, celebrity visitors, and hangers-on - and longed for a "normal" existence. As an adolescent, she became increasingly drawn into negative behavior. But after she found herself, at age sixteen, in juvenile hall, Laila realized it was time to make a change in her life. She resolved to become a responsible, financially independent adult, and soon achieved her long-time dream of owning her own manicure business. Ultimately, however, she would find success in another arena: professional boxing.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
9780786868551
Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number | Status |
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Mount Pearl (AMP) R. King | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B AL4R | Checked In |
St. Lawrence (BSL) | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B AL4R | Checked In |