American Victory - NEW REVIEW

Author: Henry Cejudo with Bill Plaschke
This is the moving life story of Henry Cejudo, the son of a Mexican immigrant growing up in poverty. Growing up in the slums of California and New Mexico, Henry and his family lived day by day, not knowing if they would have food or a roof over their head the next. Growing up Henry stood behind the shadow of his older brother as they wrestled on the streets and in school. Finally Henry had his breakthrough when a local wrestling coach believed in his ability to be one of the best wrestlers in the state. With so much talent Henry was eventually asked to accompany his brother to train at the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Team training facility in Colorado. From there the rest is history. Henry went on to win the gold medal for freestyle wrestling in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. This is truly an inspiring story of a poor young boy living the dream and fighting to the top.

Year Released: 2010
Grades 9-Adult