The Fight

Name: The Fight
Brand: Oasis Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Luke Wordley
ISBN: 9781621883661

Author: Luke Wordley

Narrator: Steve Corbo

Unabridged: 7 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Published: 05/01/2014

Categories: Fiction, Sports

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Sam Pennington’s life has fallen apart. His father is dead. His mum’s started drinking. And now they’ve been dumped in a dismal public-housing complex in East London. Sam’s anger at his circumstances puts him on the brink of expulsion from school and into dangerous conflict with those around him.Professional boxing trainer Jerry Ambrose has finally gotten everything together. After a turbulent early life, his newfound faith has helped him reconcile with his past and dedicate his life to helping others.But when a brutal street fight leads Sam to Jerry’s boxing club, both their futures are thrown into question. As Jerry reaches out to Sam, an extraordinary fighting talent emerges — a talent that reopens the wounds of Jerry’s own life. Both find themselves battling what can happen to a man’s soul when his anger is channeled through his fists.Despite wowing ringside crowds, Sam’s boxing success fails to bring him peace or happiness, while Jerry’s inner struggles threaten the very core of his beliefs.Can Sam be saved from his rage? Or will Jerry’s reawakened ambition tear them both apart?

About The Author

Luke Wordley lives with his wife and three children in the south of England. The Fight is his first novel. For more information, visit www.lukewordley.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kimberly

When this book first came up, I was skeptical if I would enjoy it or not. I have never been a boxing fan. However, this book drew me in. The author has a gift with words. It was written in a way that made me feel like it was a real-life story. The story is about a boy who goes through rough times whic......more

Goodreads review by Hallie

[URL not allowed] Luke Wordley’s The Fight surprised me. After starting to read, I realized the story is not as much about boxing as I initially assumed. More important are the relationships and interactions built between characters, using boxing as merely a starting point and......more

Goodreads review by Devonne

This is Wordley's first novel and even though I am not really a boxing fan this story drew me in! It's the story of a young boy that has lost his father and has an alcoholic mother. His life is headed in a bad direction until, purely by chance, he becomes part of a boxing club. The guy has talent b......more

Goodreads review by Megan

Jesus is the reason for the season. And Luke Wordley’s words bring to life the power and embrace of so many for Jesus Christ. The Fight was a gripping tail of fiction that reminds us of the power of prayer and placing God before our own wishes and wants. To spread his word, to bring his word to many......more