"Redemption" by Olympic decathlete Bryan Clay is a story about his life and upbringing and the path that he took in order to reach the pinnacle of sport - the Olympic games. He chronicles his journey from a poor and challenging upbringing in Hawaii through the struggles he went through with school, his faith and his sport - considered one of the most difficult athletic achievements in the world. Bryan finds ways to share his heart through these struggles and shows how there is always the opportunity to overcome, no matter what the circumstances.
I found the book to be a quick and easy read. The writing was ok, but the message of hope and, fittingly, redemption, as the book is titled was very inspiring. As a former athlete, I found I was able to relate to some of his challenges and successes and learned a lot from his journey. This book could be a great encouragement to young adults who are struggling with their transitions who have an athletic background or interest in sport.
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