AW YEAH WHAT AN INSPIRING TITLE!!!The rest of the book is OK. The problem with it is that Apolo didn't have to overcome any super-tough and challenging obstacles in his familial and emotional life to achieve his dreams. Sure, he grew up without a mom, but he never makes this out to be a super big deal. There are only really two events that try and fit the "monumental challenge" criteria:
One, he ran away from home, once, because his dad wanted him to go to a speed-skating training camp and he wanted to party.
Two, he had crappy committment, and his dad dropped him off at a cabin for nine days, where he called his dad and decided he wanted to stop being an idiot and get down to work.
Sadly, these things just make him look like kind of a crybaby, rather than a story to inspire millions. I would recommend people find more inspirational books instead of reading this. Nonetheless, the story was quite an interesting read if you want to find out about Ohno's life and accomplishments.
P.S. Apolo is indeed quite arrogant. I thought it was funny, but it really annoyed my mom, so if you're against that kind of thing, you may have trouble with this book.
Well, your lukewarm review inspires lukewarm interest! But I did find Apolo to be an exciting competitor and might enjoy a quick kind of look over the book. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteI must reiterate my previous comment: this book cover features the author wearing a hideous soulpatch and yet is called "zero regrets" ... I cannot possibly trust anything he says
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