The Gauntlet

Name: The Gauntlet
Brand: Author's Republic
Availability: InStock
Author: Gordy Racette
ISBN: 9798295321078

Author: Gordy Racette

Narrator: Gordy Racette

Unabridged: 7 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 09/06/2025

Categories: Nonfiction, Sports & Recreation, Martial Arts

Synopsis

Gordy Racette, renowned Canadian professional boxer, kickboxer, and martial arts champion, delves into the hard-won wisdom of his years of competing to be the best, while overcoming challenges that would leave most people out of the game for good.Born with grit and tenacity, Gordy grew up in a small town with only TV and movie heroes inspiring him to reach peak performance. Leaving home at fifteen, he developed a fierce independence, determined to become champion. However, after a severe accident, the doctors said what he wished to achieve was impossible, and a new challenge appeared: prove them wrong.Gordy persevered, consistently shocking fellow athletes and nay-sayers who didn’t believe a man who walked with a cane or required adaptive devices could compete at the highest level or attract the attention of Sylvester Stallone or Muhammad Ali. But that didn’t matter to him. Undeterred by injury and setback, he won title after title.At times funny, heart-wrenching, and deeply inspiring, The Gauntlet is an essential memoir by one of the most fascinating Canadian world class athletes.Visit the author at: www.gordyracette.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ava on March 29, 2017

This is such an excellent Middle Grade novel. I'm so happy this book exists. It's fast-paced, beautiful, and intriguing, and perfect for all ages - not just middle grade readers. The stunning description will leave you hungry (for the described food) and wishing you could see what Farah and her frie......more

Goodreads review by Gavin on May 03, 2020

I found this to be a very fun middle grade, taking a concept I absolutely love and making it such a thrill to read about. Three kids get sucked into a mechanical board game to save Farah's younger brother, only to find out they have the play the game and defeat the evil Architect to get back out. St......more

Goodreads review by CW ✨ on August 13, 2019

Jumanji + steampunk + Middle-Eastern influences + tons of awesome = The Gauntlet. 👌 - When I was a kid, I watched Jumanji and cried my eyes out because I was terrified. Haha! But THIS is awesome; perfect if you want an exciting adventure with unexpected twists and turns. - This is a middle-grade book,......more

Goodreads review by Nafiza on April 29, 2017

What a ride.I don’t quite know how to begin this review. So that’s how I will begin it. Ha. When I feel too much for a book, I generally don’t like talking about it because I want to keep these feelings close to me. I have known Karuna for a while now and have been anticipating this book ever since I......more

Goodreads review by Agustina on August 02, 2018

4 estrellas. En un primer momento no me convenció la idea de que fuera un retelling de jumanji, pues nunca me gustó esa historia. Pero sorprendentemente logro engancharme al toque pues solo se queda con lo básico de jumanji que sería el juego que te atrapa y hay que ganar, pero el transcurso de la h......more