How to Survive a Knockout
Mercedes Ganon delivers a compelling memoir that blends the grit of the boxing ring and music arena with a soul-searching journey of personal transformation. With a unique narrative voice that will captivate audiences, Mercedes takes readers on an unforgettable ride through the highs and lows of her life as a singer, a Hollywood insider, a sports marketing agent, and a woman finding her place in a male-dominated industry. Drawing parallels to Robert Lipsyte's The Contender, she reflects on her experiences in the sports and entertainment world with Penny Marshall, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Roy Jones Jr., Floyd Mayweather, Magic Johnson, and others, offering insights into courage and tenacity. Interwoven with these professional anecdotes are deeply intimate stories of self-discovery and cultural exploration, reminiscent of Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love and Sara Bareilles's Sounds Like Me. Ganon's story is not just about survival but about thriving through mindfulness, positive thinking, and embracing one's identity. For readers seeking a transformational read that inspires personal growth and spiritual quests, How to Survive a Knockout provides life lessons and motivational stories that resonate long after the last page is turned. Mercedes Ganon's story is a testament to the power of embracing serendipitous detours and finding joy in the journey, making it a must-read for anyone ready to face their own knockouts head-on. This book is a raw, inspiring exploration of the world's toughest battles and the strength required to overcome them. It is an experience that reveals powerful lessons in resilience and perseverance.
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How to Survive a Knockout
Mercedes Ganon delivers a compelling memoir that blends the grit of the boxing ring and music arena with a soul-searching journey of personal transformation. With a unique narrative voice that will captivate audiences, Mercedes takes readers on an unforgettable ride through the highs and lows of her life as a singer, a Hollywood insider, a sports marketing agent, and a woman finding her place in a male-dominated industry. Drawing parallels to Robert Lipsyte's The Contender, she reflects on her experiences in the sports and entertainment world with Penny Marshall, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Roy Jones Jr., Floyd Mayweather, Magic Johnson, and others, offering insights into courage and tenacity. Interwoven with these professional anecdotes are deeply intimate stories of self-discovery and cultural exploration, reminiscent of Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love and Sara Bareilles's Sounds Like Me. Ganon's story is not just about survival but about thriving through mindfulness, positive thinking, and embracing one's identity. For readers seeking a transformational read that inspires personal growth and spiritual quests, How to Survive a Knockout provides life lessons and motivational stories that resonate long after the last page is turned. Mercedes Ganon's story is a testament to the power of embracing serendipitous detours and finding joy in the journey, making it a must-read for anyone ready to face their own knockouts head-on. This book is a raw, inspiring exploration of the world's toughest battles and the strength required to overcome them. It is an experience that reveals powerful lessons in resilience and perseverance.
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781962984393 |
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| Publisher: | Waterside Productions |
| Publication date: | 02/12/2025 |
| Pages: | 216 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.46(d) |
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