Scott Hamilton's recently published book, The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable), (January 2009), is a light and entertaining read on Scott's own life...from nearly dying from a childhood illness to two bouts with cancer, plus the highs and lows of being a part of the international ice skating community. You’ll read about Scott’s struggles, his triumphs, and his wonderful laughs through different years of his life; you’ll read about the people who have made the most impact on him as a person, a skater, and a Christian.
The Great Eight doesn’t come across as a deeply profound theological work, but the issues that Scott addresses are deep and will touch your life. We all have struggles with who we are, how we fit into our community and society, and whether or not we will honor our Creator. As someone who has followed ice skating for years, since childhood, and has always enjoyed watching Scott Hamilton on the ice, I found this a curious peek into his life and how he has survived physical struggles, misconceptions about who he is as a person, and his more recent walk in faith as a follower of Jesus Christ.
If you enjoy ice skating and have been curious about Scott Hamilton – on and off the ice – this will be a book you’ll enjoy reading.
(If you are interested in reading my more "in depth" review of this book, please click here.)
You can also take a look at Thomas Nelson Publisher's direct link to this book here:
http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/product_detail.asp?sku=0785228942
Under the cover of the book, you may also click "Read the Book", and it will take you to a 30-page preview of The Great Eight.
Copyright © 2009 by Julieanne Miller
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