Dick Tiger Inc.: Undaunted
by Justina Ihetu (Author)
About the book
A boxing enigma and arguably the most successful athlete in Africa’s sports history, Dick Tiger was a beacon of hope and inspiration in the defining moments of Nigeria’s history. With a toughness hewn from his childhood in the rustic backwoods of Southeastern Nigeria he was able to transform his life through boxing, and transcended boxing by his activism seeking justice and equity for the oppressed in his homeland. He epitomized grace and strength of character in overcoming challenges, and although his stellar career and life had been compromised by his activism, his name and legacy remain synonymous with integrity and self-actualization.
In this book history is brought back to life! Relive the fascinating course of Nigeria’s bold efforts in hosting the first ever world championship event in Africa; and examine Dick Tiger’s personal thoughts about the epic match in Ibadan and his involvement in the Biafra war. How did Tiger really feel about the Biafra war? Why was the match postponed so many times? Were the rain doctors hired by the Nigerian government effective? Read this epochal story to find answers to these questions and more! Battle cries, rain gods, mobs and protests, angst and exhilaration, and vivid photographs, all make this book gripping and enlightening; a must-read.
About the author
Justina Ihetu
I was born in Nigeria, in May, sometime in the 1960’s. I am the 4th of eight children. I left the shores of Nigeria right after my graduation from secondary school. I was admitted into a Baptist College in Nashville, Tennessee, from where I got my B.A. degree, in English Literature. After graduation, I moved back to Nigeria to complete my National Youth Service Corp (Equivalence of the Peace Corps). I later got a job with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) where I worked as an associate producer of children’s educational programs. Three years into the job, I returned to the United States to further my education. Back in the United States, I was hired as a teacher in the NYC Public school system; where I have continued to work as a Reading specialist, since after receiving an MSC. Degree in Reading.
Product details
ASIN : B0BZK2QR46
Publisher : URLink Print & Media, LLC; 1st edition (March 24, 2023)
Language : English
File size : 4404 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
Print length : 245 pages
The book is available in Paperback for $10.99 or on Kindle for $4.99