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Don't Skip Out on MeA FINALIST FOR THE PEN FAULKNER AWARD An ALA Notable Book From award winning author Willy Vlautin, comes this moving novel about a young ranch hand who goes on a quest to become a champion boxer to prove his worth. Horace Hopper is a half Paiute, half Irish ranch hand who wants to be somebody. He's spent most of his life on the ranch of his kindly guardians, Mr. and Mrs. Reese, herding sheep alone in the mountains. But while the Reeses treat him like

A FINALIST FOR THE PEN/FAULKNER AWARD
An ALA Notable Book

From award-winning author Willy Vlautin, comes this moving novel about a young ranch hand who goes on a quest to become a champion boxer to prove his worth.

Horace Hopper is a half-Paiute, half-Irish ranch hand who wants to be somebody. He's spent most of his life on the ranch of his kindly guardians, Mr. and Mrs. Reese, herding sheep alone in the mountains. But while the Reeses treat him like a son, Horace can't shake the shame he feels from being abandoned by his parents. He decides to leave the only loving home he's known to prove his worth by training to become a boxer.

Mr. Reese is holding on to a way of life that is no longer sustainable. He's a seventy-two-year-old rancher with a bad back. He's not sure how he'll keep things going without Horace but he knows the boy must find his own way.

Coming down from the mountains of Nevada to the unforgiving desert heat of Tucson, Horace finds a trainer and begins to get fights. His journey to become a champion brings him to boxing rings of Mexico and finally, to the seedy streets of Las Vegas, where Horace learns he can't change who he is or outrun his destiny.

Willy Vlautin writes from America's soul, chronicling the lives of those who are downtrodden and forgotten with profound tenderness. Don't Skip Out on Me is a beautiful, wrenching story about one man's search for identity and belonging that will make you consider those around you differently.

--Financial Times

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Published: 02/26/2019
ISBN: 9780062684479
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.80d
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My Unstoppable Journey: How 'Can't Hurt Me - Clean Edition' Changed My Life Forever!
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As an avid reader and self-improvement enthusiast, "Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds - Clean Edition" by David Goggins has undoubtedly been the most transformative book I've ever encountered. From the very first page, Goggins' unfiltered honesty and relentless pursuit of greatness struck a chord deep within me. His journey from a troubled past to becoming a Navy SEAL and an ultra-endurance athlete is nothing short of awe-inspiring, and it motivated me to confront my own limitations and push past my comfort zones. What truly sets the clean edition apart is its accessibility to a wider audience, without compromising the book's raw power. Goggins' story of overcoming immense adversity and mental hurdles resonates deeply, and the absence of explicit language only strengthens the impact of his words. Reading his struggles, failures, and ultimate triumphs, I found myself on an emotional rollercoaster, laughing, crying, and cheering him on with each turn of the page. But more importantly, the book empowered me to embrace discomfort, tackle my fears, and cultivate an unbreakable mindset. Thanks to Goggins' candid narrative and practical tools, I now approach challenges with newfound tenacity, and I'm well on my way to achieving goals I once considered impossible. "Can't Hurt Me - Clean Edition" is a true masterpiece that has forever changed my perspective on what's achievable when we harness the power of our minds.
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Kevin
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Buena calidad
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Es de pasta dura. El material de las hojas se siente de buena calidad. El tamaño de las letras es adecuado. Mi perro lo mordió un poco por eso en la foto sale así. En cuanto al libro, es bastante biográfico, y deja las enseñanzas del autor.
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MYR
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Can't hurt him
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I've had many conversations with different people about Goggins, and I would have to say it's been a near 50|50 split of people supporting him and people having issues with him. Here I will address the motivational aspect of the book: The transformation Goggins went through from his lowest of low points to his highs are extremely admirable. He had a rough start and numerous setbacks that would've been a decent reason to keep his way of life as it was, but he felt stagnant. So he decided to change it but going after one of the hardest things you can do- prepping for Seal training. Here I will address the methodology of his motivation: In short, to become a Seal isn't a mere accident. It is 100% intentful. 100% a team required feat and effort. In some instances of the book, Goggins mentions he struggled with some of his peers, maybe even head-butting ideology where he may have gone solo on some things or didn't quite agree with how a team was being run. He has his own self reflections on this various incidents. However, what I would like to note is that the self-reflection exists (*I listened to the audiobook as well which offered other insight not part of the book). I believe if you take what is necessary from the book: the motivation, the coaching, the curiosity or whatever you can get get out of the book that is a positive influence then that's great! There are plenty of people who do not like Goggins and because of that bias, they don't give credit to the content of his book. I would say, be an educated reader/consumer. There is always something to be learned/gained from other people's lives and experiences.
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Thirty years on this earth… and this is the first book I’ve truly read from start to finish.
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Reading Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins didn’t just motivate me it shifted something inside me. It reminded me that struggle is universal, but mindset is the difference. He doesn’t stop when things get hard; he stops only when the mission is complete and then he looks for the next challenge. This book teaches you that obstacles aren’t there to break you, they’re there to build you. If you feel overwhelmed or stuck, this is the kind of book that wakes something up inside you. Stay hard. 💪🏾
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Great Motivational Book
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If you can handle the language, this book will motivate you! He gives very insightful strategies on how he overcame obstacles in his life that I've been able to use to reach a few of my goals. Worth the read if you struggle with barriers or hurdles, you will find the tools to get past them.
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