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The Unbreakable
by M.C. Mary Kom
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My Years of hard work, the refusal to give up, pushing every boundary there was. The thrill, the joy of winning, the successes. The Olympic bronze, my most prized possession. And boxing, the sport I gave myself to. All of it is real. I was the David who took on the Goliaths in the boxing ring and I won, most of the time.’ MANGTE CHUNGNEIJANG MARY KOM. Queen of the Indian boxing ring. The winner of give world championships and an Olympic medal. Born to parents who were landless agricultural labour in the state of Manipur in Northeast India, Mary’s story is one of relentless struggle and unflagging passion for the sport of boxing. A childhood of hard labour prepared her body for the sport just as well as any fitness training might have. Her own will and aggression carried her through the minefield of politics that any sport in India is. Nimble of foot and pulling no punches, the boxing ring was Mary’s dominion. M.C. Mary Kom is not yet ready to call it a day, but here she tells her story so far, no holds barred her tough childhood, her rebellions, how long she waited for Onler to propose marriage, how she was willing to run away with him and , of course, how she held her won in the male world of boxing. It’s all packed into this inspiring, exhilarating tale of a woman who faced impossible odds in a man’s world and won.
About The Author
Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom (born 1 March 1983[1]), better known as Mary Kom, is an Indian boxer hailing from the Kom-Kuki tribe in Manipur. She is a five-time World Amateur Boxing champion, and the only woman boxer to have won a medal in each one of the six world championships.[4] Nicknamed “Magnificent Mary”, she is the only Indian woman boxer to have qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics, competing in the flyweight (51 kg) category and winning the bronze medal.[5] She has also been ranked as No. 4 AIBA World Women’s Ranking Flyweight category.[6] She became the first Indian woman boxer to get a Gold Medal in the Asian Games in 2014 in Incheon, South Korea. On 26 April 2016, she was nominated by the President of India as a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian parliament,India.
Skryf Review
“Excellent Reading”
Abbas
“I was not always recognized as Indian in my own country. Because of our oriental looks, people from Northeast are often mocked in other parts of India. We’re called Nepalis, or Chinkies, and people call us names … Whether or not I look ‘Indian’, I am an Indian and I represent India, with pride and all my heart.”In a country where cricketers are worshipped as sportsmen and other sports are only ignored, M.C.Mary Kom pursued her seemingly unachievable dream of becoming a world-class female boxer and succeeded in it too. Despite her financial odds, politics in the associations and occasional strokes of bad luck, she held on to her goal and made her way. The book was truly an inspiring read.
Ira
A simple inspirational book of a young Manipuri girl who dreamt when she was young and had it in her to achieve it. The book is written in a straight forward manner, no dramatics involved. Its not a page turner but surely enraptures your attention as you wade your way in MC’s life. For any girl, any woman and any Indian, its a story filled with struggle, passion, motivation and strong desire of achievement. Overall a good read & we will always be proud of MC.
Hiten
Inspiring to the core, it’s a direct, no-holds barred, empathy-laced account of Mary Kom’s unparalleled sporting journey, perhaps reflective of her style of boxing, as she describes herself: bop-bop-bop. Ha! Her unswerving dedication to family, community, friends and fellow boxers is praiseworthy and she never misses an opportunity to acknowledge their support with all humility. And yes, not to forget her matter of fact self-belief in her talent and unbeatable tenacity.I wish you Magnificent Mary, all the very best for your Gold Quest of 2016 Olympics and your laudable dream ventures in boxing, self defense and community development!She is special. She is an icon. She is a fighter.I look forward to the movie
Helly
I have only read cricket autobiographies and this was a heartfelt read, especially as it is a women sportsperson. It also gives great insight about the people of NorthEast which a whole other part of India. A short read leading up to her Olympic win and written from her heart. Though not a wizard with words she is pro at boxing and an excellent role model. Humbling read.
Vishvesh
Short, sweet and inspiring. It is another riveting story of someone rising to stardom from nowhere. The narration is simple, reflecting the persona of the author. The story has already inspired a lot of sportspersons all over the country but more so from the North-East. What is really remarkable is the grit and tenacity of Mary Kom that takes her to the summit. She had everything going against her. She was a woman, born in a poor family that could barely make both ends meet and from a strife torn state in the North-Eastern part of the country. She was aspiring to be in a sport that was the preserve of men. Yet she made it. Despite all odds.