Jesse: The Man Who Outran Hitler

By Jesse Owens and Paul Neimark

Book Overview

A remarkable self-portrait of the black man who carried this country to greatness in the 1936 Olympics. More than a retelling of the athletic triumphs and the personal tragedy of his life, Jesse is a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882703145
• ISBN13: 9780882703145
• Release Date: January 1978
• Publisher: Bridge-Logos
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

An inspirational book

This isn't just a book about an athlete. Sure, it's a book about a man who defeated poverty and overcame adversity to become one of the greatest Olympic gold medalists. But Jesse Owens is honest about the turbulent times he endured after the Olympics were over. Just as importantly, he also tells the story about how he almost let his faith in God fall along the wayside. Faith, family, and school are all important given important places in this book.Anne M. Marble Reviewer, All About Romance

The Best Book ever written about Jesse Owens

This is the best book i have ever read about Jesse Owens. It tells you about the tradegy of his childhood and how he was almost killed in a freak farming ancident. Then it tells you about his glourious triomph in the olympics. Then tells of his quick glory and how he was robbed of all his money. Jesse Owens and Steve Prefontaine are the greatest runners ever.