Finding My Own North Star
Finding My Own North Star by Marcos Perry, published by Athena Press in 2005, is a fiction work that delves into the world of boxing. This edition spans 78 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Marcos Mason, who is determined to claim the IBF Super-Middleweight title from the reigning champion. As he trains in a rural Bavarian hideaway alongside his trainer and best friend, the story captures the intensity of the sport and the personal stakes involved.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of the boxing world, with the action shifting from Birmingham to the Bavarian mountains and Munich. The novel immerses readers in the physical and emotional challenges faced by athletes, highlighting the sweat, pain, and fear that accompany the pursuit of victory. Through its fact-based storytelling, Finding My Own North Star offers insights into the competitive nature of sports and the journey of a fighter.
Official synopsis Publisher
‘You shouldn’t have come to Germany, asshole ‘ To Marcos Mason, these chilling words from the reigning IBF Super-Middleweight world boxing champion mean only one thing: I must get the title off him. Everything’s at stake for Marcos when he travels with his trainer, Dave, and best mate Scott to a rural hideaway in Bavaria to train for the big fight. And when he and the ice-cool German touch gloves in a packed Olympic Halle, it’s crystal clear that a momentous struggle is under way. With the action moving swiftly from Birmingham to the Bavarian mountains and finally Munich, Marcos Perry’s fact-based novel takes us right into the ring: the sweat, the slog, the pain, the fear (‘Use it – like fire ‘), the roar of the crowd and the elusive sweetness of victory. Marcos Perry was born in Birmingham, England in 1971. Since July 2003 he has lived in Aberystwyth, Wales. Finding My Own North Star is his first novel.
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