Unfavorable Odds [Perfect Paperback]

Kim Hamilton Anthony (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2, 2010

When Kim Hamilton rose to fame, she was anything but a typical world-class gymnast. She wasn't white, she didn't come from a middle-class family, and she was tall for a gymnast. But facing those obstacles was nothing compared to the challenges she faced at home. There, she tumbled in a secret world filled with drugs, violence, and financial strain. She met Unfavorable Odds but found hope by persevering through the pain. Here, Kim shares the techniques she learned to catapult herself from the past into the purpose God intended for her life.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: Tate Publishing (February 2, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1615664955
• ISBN-13: 978-1615664955
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,071,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #87 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Gymnastics

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating for fans and helpful for anyone struggling with family drama, May 13, 2010

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Jessica "Jess" (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Unfavorable Odds (Perfect Paperback)

I read this book because I was interested as a sports fan and enjoy biographies in general. I got so much more out of it. Reading about Kim's family struggles and especially the step by step guide she gives at the end to confronting difficult family members was life changing.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never give up on hope, dreams, faith, September 24, 2010

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Madeleine - See all my reviews

This review is from: Unfavorable Odds (Perfect Paperback)

I agree that this is a must-read for anyone that doesn't believe that any circumstance may be overcome by perseverance, determination and the power of Love. Kim's story allowed me to experience, through her words, a childhood that was painful yet filled with purpose. She's a living testimony for any young athlete or teen that, against all odds, you can still succeed. The book is rich with life lessons for any age, income level or ethnicity. I highly recommend it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars doesn't get much better, October 13, 2010

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alix - See all my reviews

This review is from: Unfavorable Odds (Perfect Paperback)

I bought this book because I was a gymnastics fan and was familiar with Kim's career. I was not expecting this book to be as good as it was. Amazingly there is so much more to this book then just Kim's gymnastics career.

Kim was born in to a difficult situation with a father who was only a part time father. The area in which she lived was unsafe and Kim was exposed to drug use at a young age. To make things even more complex, Kims parents had very little money and did not have a car. In addition, her coaches were less then supportive. Despite all of these challenges, Kim was a world class gymnast and an excellent student. This book has shown me that with hard work and faith, dreams can come true.