God in My Corner: A Spiritual Memoir

By George Foreman and Ken Abraham

Book Overview

God in My Corner tells not only the life story of George, but more importantly, it tells how God has been behind the scenes of every part of his life--from a boyhood marked by scrapes with the law, to Olympian gold medalist, to two-time heavyweight champion of the world, to father of a family of ten, to ordained minister, to founder of The George Foreman Youth Community Center, to successful businessman.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0849919088
• ISBN13: 9780849919084
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.6" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

A Surprising Recipe for Happiness

George Forman inspires the reader while telling his own story. The life-changing attitude this great fighter offers is to practice "Instant Forgiveness." It's easy reading that leaves you with a good feeling.

Following in the footsteps of his 2002 classic

I bought this book today...what a pleasant surprise. My first reaction is that is is an expanded, faith-based revisiting of the material George covered in 2002's excellent "George Foreman's Guide to Life: How to Get Up Off the Canvas When Life Knocks You Down." There is a sense of wisdom, of humilty, of compassion that comes through in George's books. It's not a book designed to make you feel good about yourself. It's a book that encourages the reader to take every day as it comes, good or bad, and just keep putting one foot in front of the other. The 18 chapters are titled "The Phone Call That Changed My Life," "The Day I Died," "Get Me A Hit Man," "What Will People Think Of Me," "A Fighting Preacher," "Being Optimistic In A Pessimistic World," "Appreciate Today," "God Will Direct Your Steps," "The Worst Thing Can Be The Best Thing," "Inspiring Others To Excellence," "Advancing Through Adversity," "Integrity - Don't Leave Home Without It," "When Opportunity Knocks, Answer The Door," "The Secret Of Success," "Do Your Giving While You're Living," "Age Forty Isn't A Death Sentence," "Why I Named All My Sons George," and "Will I Meet You In Heaven?" This is not a "pie in the sky" look at life through rose-colored glasses. George acknowledges life for what it is: demanding, challenging, and ultimately rewarding. Your attitude determines the actions you will or will not take. Go back to the first paragraph of my review and re-read the title of his 2002 book. That's George's testimony. That's what the book is about.

Excellent - honest and all George

I have grown to love this guy. In this book George is honest as honest can be. He is honest about his past when he wanted to kill people and he is honest about his personal experience with God which cost him a lot in this life. Its a great read. He walks you through all his warts and his love for God. Incredible book by an incredible man who I've learned to love. Great book!

One of the best .....................

I have read many books over the years and this book is the most inspiring book that I have ever read. I would recommend it to anyone. If you have a troubled teanager or simply for yourself, this book is like a complete guide to help you through life and make the right choices. I was glad that I bought this book. It is so inspiring! George Foreman is a TRUE role model.