Seconds Out [Paperback]

Clarence Jay Mwamba (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 5, 2004

Seconds Out is the dramatic story of a gifted young boxer whose dream is to become the heavyweight champion of the world. It parallels the hard knock life of prize-fighting with the sleazy dealings of politicians. At once gritty, gripping and fast paced, it's a talemade more appealing by its detail, in-depth boxing descriptions and interesting subject matter.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jay Mwamba is a New York-based journalist who is frequently published by the Irish Echo and the New York Daily News' Caribbeat Magazine. A prolific and versatile writer, he has also been published in Europe and Africa, as well as on the Internet. He has covered numerous world boxing title fights. He lives in Queens.

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (February 5, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1410792633
• ISBN-13: 978-1410792631
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,587,493 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's More than Just Boxing, May 24, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Seconds Out (Paperback)

I read the first page and knew right away that this book would be a 'page turner'. It's more than just boxing - - it highlights a strong family connection between two very different brothers, overcomes culture/race differences, insights on the political games and favors - - and all this surrounds the boxing ring . .In short, you don't need to be a boxing fanatic to enjoy this book.

Great Job by Jay Mwamba - and we look forward to the next book . .

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When is the movie coming out?, August 18, 2004

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Mulenga C. Tembo "Enjoys Good Work" (Washington DC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seconds Out (Paperback)

The pleasure of reading a book by a writer who is both new and talented lies largely in the fresh ride that his imagination can take us on. Such is the case here, with this gripping tale of boxing and politics by Jay Mwamba. The story lines are exciting, and the tension is palpable as we follow the various characters through the twists and turns of their lives, wondering if disaster or success will strike at each juncture. This book grows increasingly difficult to put down from chapter to chapter, through to the very last page. Well done, Mr. Mwamba - I was looking for a entertaining, yet somewhat plausible work of fiction. I found much more in this book. I highly recommend it to others.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Boxing Classic, April 13, 2004

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Ramon Perez (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Seconds Out (Paperback)

This is a book destined to become a cult classic in the threadbare realm of boxing literature. The drama is palpable, the suspense will leave you on the edge of your seat, and the twists are out of a great mystery story. For fight fans, this is as close to being in an actual ring as you can get without tasting leather. As advertised, it's gritty but real. Don't blink!