Anasi is a writer first and a boxer second. None-the-less he is passionate about the sport and serious about his intent in learning the craft. Because he is a writer first, he provides insights and word-crafting that is not normally found in boxing literature. One either has boxers talking to writers that write about them, writers that never really boxed writing about boxing, or boxers that can't write trying to do so. This is not a book about training in boxing, but it is a book about the spirit of boxing and that it can grab you and hold you indefinitely. Anasi does a great job in providing first person insight into not only his dream's, but those of his stable-mates.

A great, interesting and entertaining account of his journey to the Golden Gloves. The author has a 'real voice'.
The story flowed so smooth that it had me turning page, after page, after page...

I must say at the start I have never been a boxer and not a follower of the sport, however, this book was most enjoyable to me and well explained the joy of boxing and the highs and lows experienced along the way. The author is a good writer and as he lived the subject matter, we are led into the life of a wannabe fighter. I was totally unaware of the positive side of boxing and realized far more athletes in hockey, football and auto racing die or become maimed than in boxing. If you wish to find out why boxing could be appealing to you, read the book.