Against All Odds: My Story

Chuck Norris, Ken Abraham

Thorndike Press, 2005 - Biography & Autobiography - 407 pages

In this look at the personal side of movie star Chuck Norris, fans learn inside stories about the Hollywood system, how an injury led to his participation in endorsing the Total Gym, his role in politics, how Billy Graham influenced him as a child, and more. This inspirational story recounts how "Walker, Texas Ranger" star Chuck Norris overcame abject poverty; how he survived his father's alcoholism and desertion of the family; and how he faced such obstacles as his own shyness and lack of strength and ability early in life.

About the author

Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris (born March 10, 1940) is an American martial artist and actor. After serving in the United States Air Force, he began his rise to fame as a martial artist, and has since founded his own school, Chun Kuk Do. In 2014, Norris' book, Against All Odds, was listed on the New York Times bestseller list. Ken Abraham was educated at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Asbury College, and Asbury Theological Seminary. He is a former professional musician and the former Senior Pastor of Christian Fellowship Center in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He is a New York Times best-selling author, known for his collaborations with popular celebrities and fascinating, high-profile public figures. He co-wrote numerous books including Let's Roll! with Lisa Beamer, Racing to Win with Joe Gibbs, The Right Thing with Scott Waddle, and When Will the Heaven Begin?: This Is Ben Breedlove's Story with Ally Breedlove.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Against All Odds: My Story; Thorndike Biography; Thorndike Press large print biography series
• Authors: Chuck Norris, Ken Abraham
• Edition: reprint, large print
• Publisher: Thorndike Press, 2005
• ISBN: 0786275197, 9780786275199
• Length: 407 pages
• Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts; Religion / Inspirational; Sports & Recreation / Martial Arts / General