Against All Odds: My Story

Chuck Norris · Ken Abraham

Sep 2004 · Oasis Audio · Narrated by Michael Norris

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Fans of Chuck Norris may see him as an action hero in the John Wayne mold, but his autobiography presents a different image of the "Walker, Texas Ranger" star. Norris describes himself as a shy youth who finally blossomed while studying martial arts as a soldier in South Korea. His self-deprecating humor shows through anecdotes about karate defeats, white-knuckled speaking engagements, and his failure to become a Los Angeles policeman, which led to his fame as a karate champion. His life philosophies reveal relentless optimism, usually tempered with pragmatism. Norris's son, Michael, reads with an appropriately upbeat tone, actually sounding a little awkward in places, echoing his father's early shyness

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Coiled Steel

March 24, 2019

Chuck Norris is my man! He is also a US Air Force Veteran.

About the author

Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris (born March 10, 1940) is an American martial artist and actor. After serving in the United States Air Force, he began his rise to fame as a martial artist, and has since founded his own school, Chun Kuk Do. In 2014, Norris' book, Against All Odds, was listed on the New York Times bestseller list. Ken Abraham was educated at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Asbury College, and Asbury Theological Seminary. He is a former professional musician and the former Senior Pastor of Christian Fellowship Center in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He is a New York Times best-selling author, known for his collaborations with popular celebrities and fascinating, high-profile public figures. He co-wrote numerous books including Let's Roll! with Lisa Beamer, Racing to Win with Joe Gibbs, The Right Thing with Scott Waddle, and When Will the Heaven Begin?: This Is Ben Breedlove's Story with Ally Breedlove.

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