About this title: This gripping tale follows the life of Jens Pulver, the current lightweight Ultimate Fighting Champion. Pulver reveals a youth spent in a family in which violence was the only way to deal with conflict, and in which his father's alcoholism made all family relationships contentious. Set against Pulver's tumultuous upbringing, this account offers insight into his rise to prominence in the ring and his drive to overcome adversity and find inner peace.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: ECW PR
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781550225679ISBN:1550225677
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Description: New. This gripping tale follows the life of Jens Pulver, the current lightweight Ultimate Fighting Champion. Pulver reveals a youth spent in a family in which violence was the only way to deal with conflict, and in which his father's alcoholism made all family relationships contentious. Set against Pulver's tumultuous upbringing, this account offers insight into his rise to prominence in the ring and his drive to overcome adversity and find inner peace. ISBN10: 1550225677. read more
Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. This gripping tale follows the life of Jens Pulver, the current lightweight Ultimate Fighting Champion. Pulver reveals a youth spent in a family in which violence was the only way to deal with conflict, and in which his father's alcoholism made all family relationships contentious. Set against Pulver's tumultuous upbringing, this account ... read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. This gripping tale follows the life of Jens Pulver, the current lightweight Ultimate Fighting Champion. Pulver reveals a youth spent in a family in which violence was the only way to deal with conflict, and in which his father's alcoholism made all family relationships contentious. Set against Pulver's tumultuous upbringing, this account offers insight into ... read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
"A short, sharp, shocking read from the former UFC lightweight champion Jens Pulver. His story grabs you from the beginning because it's written in gut wrenching detail about the terrifying abuse he suffered as a child. Eventually Pulver finds a salvation first through wrestling and later MMA under the guidance of Bob Shamrock, and later Pat Miletich.
The training for his Octagon matches is a little glossed over and more details about his fights could have been added too, particularly his first epic battle with B. J. Penn, nevertheless, a gripping story and a moving read. Strong stuff."
This book constituted the final installment of my UFC book series.
This book was the best of either one. I knew a little about Jens Pulver and his fighting career. After reading this book, I realized I had no clue about his personal life.
The story Pulver chronicles about his life are heartwrenching. This guy went through a lot. The good news is that no matter if life or his opponent knocks him down, he gets back up.
I would recommend this book even to people who aren't fans of the UFC. Pulver writes well. (Or at least has editors who help him write well. The same can't be said for Matt Hughes.)"
"This is the true story of Jens Pulver, the MMA fighter. Jens was physically and mentally abused by his father for most of his childhood. This is an inspiring story for anyone to read, whether you are interested in MMA or not, I would recommend it to anyone and everyone. It is a story about real life."
"The most interesting parts of the book are the early chapters on Jens' tough childhood and the interactions with his family. Unfortunately, the book is really short and could of gone much deeper into the training/fight analysis. Some of the early fights/training of Jens is explored in this book, but they are almost an afterthought. I really think that this book could of been fleshed out to at least 300 pages and still been interesting. IT is written in a pure and unfiltered state with raw emotions oozing off the pages. It makes you really sympathize with Jens and root for him to succeed. VERY good book that could of been EPIC if only fleshed out properly."
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