Termite

By Suzy Pepper

Book Overview

Termite Watkins met his future Olympic boxing team in the middle of a war. Without headgear, mouthpieces and shoes, the 24 Iraqi men who awaited him in the Baghdad stadium were desperate for this... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0976830418
• ISBN13: 9780976830412
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Watkins
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Simply fascinating!!!! Class of NorthShore 74' still rocks......

I went to school with both Suzy and Termite and so thought it would be interesting. That is to say the least...! It is very uplifting and encouraging and gives one a sense of pride. Tough times teach us life lessons and provide us with knowledge. Way to go. When is the movie?

One of a Kind

An outstanding, one of a kind, story about an American hero. From an humble working class neighborhood, to the world's best athletic training centers, Termite Watkins exemplified the "can do" American spirit. By thinking on his feet, he negotiated many difficult political and social challenges. During his time in Iraq, he focused his efforts on helping the Iraqi people. This book chronicles his many acts of self sacrifice, and the rewards that followed. The examples of leadership, documented in the book, are riveting. The emotional highs and lows, brought me to tears. An outstanding, hightly recommended, book!

Superb !!!

Excellent!! Uplifiting and inspirational. I could NOT put it down. A must read!! You will not be disappointed. Hopefully this is not Suzy Pepper's last book.

An inspiring story

Once I got into this book I simply could not put it down. It is the story of a man's struggle to fame in boxing and then a heartbreaking failure which helped him find his true calling decades later. Termite's story is truly inspirational, and he helped out a cause much bigger than himself and truly made a difference. I can't even begin to imagine the struggles and the danger he had to endure in Iraq. I definitely would recommend this book to anyone!