James Salerno, Boxer is a hard hitting true story in the mold of a Greek tragedy, with the world of the fight game as its backdrop. It pulls no punches in describing Salerno’s wars in the ring, his experiences with the women he encountered and the battles he fought with his personal demons. It also provides insight into the world of professional boxing. In addition, it examines the complex personality of a loving, sensitive white male who had the soul of a black fighter and became a rap performer known as Italian Ice after his days in the ring were over. He is recognized as the greatest boxer who never won a championship, and was inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame in June, 2014. James was murdered at the age of thirty eight, but he became a legend… and legends never die.

James Salerno, Boxer

Greenburg, John

Biographies & Memoirs

Barnburner Publications

Justin Smith is an African-American male in his late 20's. He is a former college football player who earned his degree and established a small marketing business. He had an off and on relationship with a woman for several years and at one point provided her with fraudulent transcripts which she used to obtain a Bachelor's degree. During an argument, she hit him in the head with a baseball bat. He tried to escape by driving off in her vehicle. She hopped in the passenger seat and then inexplicably jumped out of the vehicle while it was still moving. He was later arrested on the charge of attempted murder and had to spend seven months in the Los Angeles County Jail. While incarcerated, he had to fight gang bangers in order to defend himself. His chance of acquittal was two out of a hundred, but thanks to the work of compassionate public defender Ann Haigwood, Justin was found not guilty. This is a true story. His trial took place in October, 2010. What happened to Justin could happen to anyone. It is a call for everyone to stop and think before they act, and hopefully avoid making choices that could ruin their lives.

Stop and Think! She Could Send You to Prison

Smith, Justin

Armour, Jock

True Crime

Back from the Edge of Hell is Pinklon Thomas’ amazing true story. Born into a stable family unit with loving, hard working, God fearing parents, Pinklon allows himself to be lured into the gangster lifestyle and becomes a heroin addict at age twelve. When fifteen, he quits school, commits armed robberies, steals from a drug lord and is hunted by hired killers. Boxing offers him a way out and he wins a world heavyweight title, but remains in the clutches of drug addiction. What will happen to Pinklon? The answer comes in an unexpected way.

Back from the Edge of Hell

Sports & Outdoors

Thomas, Pinklon

Individual Sports

John Greenburg

"Mo Rocca has always loved obituaries--reading about the remarkable lives of global leaders, Hollywood heavyweights, and innovators who changed the world. But not every notable life has gotten the send-off it deserves. His quest to right that wrong inspired Mobituaries, his #1 hit podcast. Now with Mobituaries, the book, he has gone much further, with all new essays on artists, entertainers, sports stars, political pioneers, founding fathers, and more. Even if you know the names, you've never understood why they matter...until now. Take Herbert Hoover: before he was president, he was the "Great Humanitarian," the man who saved tens of millions from starvation. But after less than a year in the White House, the stock market crashed, and all the good he had done seemed to be forgotten. Then there's Marlene Dietrich, well remembered as a screen goddess, less remembered as a great patriot. Alongside American servicemen on the front lines during World War II, she risked her life to help defeat the Nazis of her native Germany. And what about Billy Carter and history's unruly presidential brothers? Were they ne'er-do-well liabilities...or secret weapons? Plus, Mobits for dead sports teams, dead countries, the dearly departed station wagon, and dragons. Yes, dragons. Rocca is an expert researcher and storyteller. He draws on these skills here. With his dogged reporting and trademark wit, Rocca brings these men and women back to life like no one else can. Mobituaries is an insightful and unconventional account of the people who made life worth living for the rest of us, one that asks us to think about who gets remembered, and why."--

Mobituaries: Great Lives Worth Reliving (Thorndike Press Large Print Biographies and Memoirs)

Rocca, Mo

Historical

Thorndike Press Large Print

Pappy: The Gentle Bear is the story of a coach who won chapionships at Kansas State, Northwestern and Cal, then moved on to the San Francisco 49'ers as personnel guru. He became perhaps the most important catalyst for coooperation between university communities and the fledgiling NFL.

Pappy: Gentle Bear: A Coach Who Changed Football...And the Men Who Played It

Cameron, Steve

Taylor Trade Publishing

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