It wasn’t about war. It wasn’t about politics. It was about people helping people, in the most dangerous place on earth. Termite Watkins met his future Olympic boxing team in the middle of a war. Surrounded by American military, his heart immediately went out to the twenty-four Iraqi men who awaited him in the Baghdad soccer stadium. Without headgear, mouthpieces and even shoes they were desperate for this opportunity, this freedom to box. The heart they showed inspired the newly designated coach. Termite’s deep faith sustained him through every obstacle, as it had since his teenaged days. Inspirational and exciting, the story of Termite Watkins is one of sheer determination.
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About the Author:
Suzy Pepper grew up only a few houses from Termite in Houston, Texas. She received her B.A. from the University of North Texas and her M.A. from Kean University. Published in the educational field, this is her first book.
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- PublisherMaurice L Watkins
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0976830418
- ISBN 13 9780976830412
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages188
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