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Jesse, A Spiritual Autobiography
by
Jesse Owens
,
Paul Neimark
A remarkable self-portrait of the black man who carried this country to greatness in the 1936 Olympics. More than a retelling of the athletic triumphs and the personal tragedy of his life, Jesse is a remarkable spiritual pilgrimage.
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THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS OF ALL TIME. READ IT!!!
it's actually out of print, which is really sad. I read this for a biography project in my 11th grade English class, and it changed my life. Jesse Owens' story and his friendship with his German rival are truly inspiring. Really, this lame book review that I'm writing doesn't come close to doing this book justice. Read it read it read it!
it's actually out of print, which is really sad. I read this for a biography project in my 11th grade English class, and it changed my life. Jesse Owens' story and his friendship with his German rival are truly inspiring. Really, this lame book review that I'm writing doesn't come close to doing this book justice. Read it read it read it!
This book was amazingly touching; Acorrding to the reveiws I have recently read. I haven't actually read the book yet, but I am really anticipated. It seems very intresting and I have put it on hold in my public library so that I can complete my History Project. I suggest that you do too, (PUT IT ON HOLD, I MEAN.) Hey, you might even learn something you hardly ever knew about!
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Light on factual detail, heavy on spirituality. Hardly an autobiography. The tithe is a misnomer, as his Olympic victory is barely mentioned at the tail end of a chapter in the first third of the book. Good read for religious people, but didn't really resonate with me.
Very good , inspirational and I must say something i almost never say as i watch very few movies but after reading this yesterday I remembered i had an old VHS movie of this , so watched last night and it was even better than the book
Feb 13, 2013
Danielle
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I needed to read this book right now. I'm inspired by Owen's spiritual journey and its paramount position in his life (notwithstanding his inspiring list of accomplishments) and the place God should have in all of our lives.
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James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens (September 12, 1913 – March 31, 1980) was an American track and field athlete who specialized in the sprints and the long jump. He participated in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, where he achieved international fame by winning four gold medals: one each in the 100 meters, the 200 meters, the long jump, and as part of the 4x100 meter relay team. He was the
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“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.”
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