Against All Odds: my Story

Fans of Chuck Norris may see him as an action hero in the John Wayne mold, but his autobiography presents a different image of the "Walker, Texas Ranger" star. Norris describes himself as a shy youth who finally blossomed while studying martial arts as a soldier in South Korea. His self-deprecating humor shows through anecdotes about karate defeats, white-knuckled speaking engagements, and his failure to become a Los Angeles policeman, which led to his fame as a karate champion. His life philosophies reveal relentless optimism, usually tempered with pragmatism. Norris's son, Michael, reads with an appropriately upbeat tone, actually sounding a little awkward in places, echoing his father's early shyness

Ken Abraham is a New York Times best-selling author known around the world for his collaborations with high-profile public figures.  His recent books include God in My Corner with George Foreman and Let's Roll! with Lisa Beamer, widow of United Flight 93 hero Todd Beamer