Hit Me with Your Best Shot: A Fight Plan for Dealing with All of Life's Hard Knocks [Paperback]

Jackie Kallen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2003

Jackie Kallen, a young grandmother, rose to the top as the world s most successful female boxing manager ever, in the ultimate male-dominated field. Here she shares her secrets to leading a successful life & competing in a man s world with warmth, savvy, & street smarts. Chapters: how to surround yourself with those who support you; the importance of acknowledging your opponents & treating them with respect; dealing with unexpected setbacks & learning how to avoid them; & recognizing your weaknesses & mastering them. Jackie s no-nonsense approach will motivate & inspire you.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Kallen, one of the first female boxing trainers to succeed in this male-dominated sport, skillfully illustrates how boxing techniques can be applied to achieving success in one's personal and professional life. Each of the 12 "rounds," or chapters, focuses on a boxing strategy that can help one become more competitive and equipped to handle life's various dilemmas. Chapter titles include "Get the Right People in Your Corner" and "Watch Those Low Blows." The book provides a great deal of insight into what it takes to become a champion not only in boxing but in life. Unlike personal development books that take a spiritual or introspective approach to leading a successful life (e.g., Susan Taylor's Lessons in Living, LJ 11/15/95, and Ayanla Vanzant's The Value in the Valley, LJ 5/1/95), Kallen's work is written in a light, refreshing tone that gives readers a play-by-play description of what it takes to avoid or rebound from some of life's hardest hits. Kallen uses anecdotes and her own personal experiences to prove that winning a fight requires skill, preparation, and a detailed plan, some of the same ingredients needed for achieving personal success. Recommended for popular psychology collections.?Demetria A. Harvin, Bronx, N.Y.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Penmarin Books; Rev Sub edition (September 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883955335
• ISBN-13: 978-1883955335
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,245,351 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.