Against All Odds: My Story [Paperback]

Chuck Norris (Author), Ken Abraham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2006

A New York Times best seller. Millions of people worldwide know Chuck Norris as the star of more than twenty motion pictures, a martial arts expert, and the only man in the Western Hemisphere to hold an eighth degree Black Belt Grand Master in Tae Kwon Do. Countless others see him daily in syndicated reruns as the hero of the longest running CBS series to date, “Walker, Texas Ranger.” What many don’t know is that Chuck Norris is a sincere Christian–a man whose faith plays a role in everything he does. Against All Odds is the inspirational story of how Norris overcame abject poverty from childhood, the effects of his father’s alcoholism and desertion of the family, and his own shyness and lack of strength and ability early in his life. Norris writes candidly about the past and gives God full credit for where he is today.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Chuck Norris is a legendary film and televison actor best known for his popular series Walker, Texas Ranger, now in sydication to millions worldwide. He is also a martial arts expert, an active humanitarian and founder of KICKSTART, and author of the New York Times best-selling autobiography Against All Odds. Norris also writes a column that appears in Human Events, Town Hall, and World Net Daily, among other outlets. He lives with his wife Gena and their children near Houston, Texas.

Ken Abraham is a New York Times best-selling author who has cowritten
books with Joel Osteen (Your Best Life Now), Chuck Norris (Against
All Odds), Lisa Beamer (LetÕs Roll!), and Tracey Stewart (Payne Stewart: The
Authorized Biography).

Product Details

• Paperback: 246 pages
• Publisher: B&H Books; 2nd edition (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805444211
• ISBN-13: 978-0805444216
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #158,427 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chuck Norris - a man to emulate!, January 9, 2007

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William A. Robfogel (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Against All Odds: My Story (Paperback)

This is the story of Chuck Norris. I really enjoyed it and wish everyone would read it. Many know that Chuck was a 6 time undefeated professional world champion of Karate. Many have seem the movies he has made. Most people have seen his TV series, "Walker, Texas Ranger." But other than that we know little of who he really is. Chuck Norris is one of the more down to earth Hollywood types who has had his share of ups and downs.

His story chronicles his life and shows how he dealt with the things that have faced him and his family. Like all of us, he has failed at times. Like all of us, he wishes that he had done somethings differently.

Chucks faith in Christ is evident throughout the book. Yet he doesn't hammer us with it. Many of the projects that were started through Chuck's desire to help people are a direct result of his faith in Christ.

"Against All Odds: My Story," by Chuck Norris is a very engaging book that you will enjoy and find hard to put it down.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CHUCK NORRIS APPROVED, March 20, 2008

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L. Schleiger - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Against All Odds: My Story (Paperback)

My son requested this book (bonus enough he ASKED for a BOOK!) :) for Christmas, & he was ecstatic to get it! He's really enjoyed reading it & says to please tell you it is an honor to read about a real life American hero in his own words, & is (he told me to capitalize this) CHUCK NORRIS APPROVED! WE LOVE CHUCK!!!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars inspirational, March 18, 2008

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Jesus Villalobos (Parkland , Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Against All Odds: My Story (Paperback)

This book is very inspirational, easy to read, full of Chuck Norris pictures through his career. a very interesting story. I'll recommended.