I would recommend this book to anybody with confidence problems. This book helps the reader feel that the can conquer great barriers. If a boy like Alfred can become a contender, then they can too. He goes from having nothing, to having nothing... but at least he knows he is a contender in life.

as to overcome is boxing skill. Alfred has very little knowledge about boxing, but is ready to learn. He trains very hard for quite a while, and shows that he is devoted to becoming good. He learns many new techniques, and different combos, and becomes ready to fight. The final obstacle Alfred has to conquer is confidence. Alfred is not sure of himself and must continually be reassured by Mr. Donatelli and Henry that he is doing fine. The end o

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Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)