Beyond Belief
By Josh Hamilton & Tim Keown
- Release Date: 2008-10-13
- Genre: Baseball
Description
Josh Hamilton was the first player chosen in the first round of the 1999 baseball draft. He was destined to be one of those rare "high-character " superstars. But in 2001, working his way from the minors to the majors, all of the plans for Josh went off the rails in a moment of weakness. What followed was a 4-year nightmare of drugs and alcohol, estrangement from friends and family, and his eventual suspension from baseball.
BEYOND BELIEF details the events that led up to the derailment. Josh explains how a young man destined for fame and wealth could allow his life to be taken over by drugs and alcohol. But it is also the memoir of a spiritual journey that breaks through pain and heartbreak and leads to the rebirth of his major-league career.
Josh Hamilton makes no excuses and places no blame on anyone other than himself. He takes responsibility for his poor decisions and believes his story can help millions who battle the same demons. "I have been given a platform to tell my story" he says. "I pray every night I am a good messenger."
Reviews
Jhogan10
5By jhogan10Awesome book so inspirationalAmazing!
5By Rangerfan1236Couldn't stop reading. Great book of faith and baseballGreat message
5By sred1972One night I sat in a small room at work when the 2008 home run derby came on. I had never watched and haven't watched one since. But that night I remember calling everyone I knew to watch Josh Hamilton crush ball after ball. Fast forward to July 2015. I was getting a hair cut and talking about baseball to my female barber. I began talking about watching that 2008 derby. She told me I have to read this book, beyond belief. Little did she know, I began my own road through addiction of prescription opioids around 2012 and finished a rehab in 2014. I have told people several times that I no longer believe in coincidences. I guess Josh and I have that in common. As well as our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Josh Hamilton Beyond Belief
5By GimmidGreat book. Very interesting, realistic, & inspirational.Inspiring, Riveting and Honest
5By BadduruThank you for sharing your life story! This was more than a read it is life changing and it speaks to your soul. You are an inspiration!My favorite book ever
5By Ruff32I have read this book 3 time and every time it is a page turner for meBeyond Belief
5By Pieface3000Best book I have ever read... And as a 13 year old, that is hard to say! This book has such great detail to it and it helps you understand what was happening from Josh Hamilton's perspective. Great ReadBeyond belief
5By Xbox360 peoplesThis was a great book I recommend reading itBeyond Belief is the perfect title for this book
5By Randy7474This is such a good book! Literally read it cover to cover.Good
4By MlanesrBeen a while since I read this but best I can remember its a good read.