For those that are looking for a good read while on
the beach, rocking in the Hammock, sitting by the pool, or riding on the
bus to work, I wanted to suggest some good wrestling oriented books. These are books that are not only good wrestling stories but provide good life stories as well.
2.) Last Changes (Allen Takata) - I believe this was a popular
book
within the NVPAL community when it came out in 2010. This is probably
one of the best stories of how young boys/men deal with adversity all
while trying to remain focused on reaching the goals they have set out
for themselves. (
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/last-chances-allen-takata/1102680388 )
3.) Nearfall (Joe Reasbeck) - This is a completely fictional
book
but a quick read and I found the story kind of fun since it was
primarily about the bond that grows between wrestlers and how within the
room everyone is equal in the punishment they put themselves through
even if outside the wrestling room those same kids wouldn't normally
form friendships. This
book is a great story for boys to read. (
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nearfall-joe-reasbeck/1016074682?ean=9780964772182)
4.) Wrestling Sturbridge (Rich Wallace) - I read this book
in one sitting and I suck at reading. It is a captivating story of an
underdog on the team who is stuck at a weight where there is no spot for
him. Go up or down a weight and face state ranked wrestlers, stay at
his wrestling weight and continually loose wrestle-offs to his best
friend and a natural talent. On another team or in a different time he
would be one of the best in his region but at this time on this team he
is second at best in 3 weights. (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wrestling-sturbridge-rich-wallace/1100273207?ean=9780679885559)