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Ten Points

de Bill Strickland

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Bill Strickland believed he was cursed. No matter how secure his life outwardly seemed, the happiness he had attained with his wife and daughter hung by a thread--threatened by the monster Bill lived in constant fear of, a demon inside him that had been created by horrific childhood abuse. A lifelong but decidedly average bicyclist, Bill was challenged by his daughter to score ten points in a series of weekly races dominated by pro racers, national champions, and legends of the sport. He hoped that if he could achieve this impossible feat, he might similarly triumph over the indestructible demon that haunted his life. Weaving together the story of the races and Bill's struggle to overcome a legacy of abuse, this is an insider's look at the world of bicycling and the healing power of sports.--From publisher description.… (més)

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A book about bicycle racing, which makes it enjoyable for me; but also about family issues, including the cycle of family violence. A "deeper" book than it initially appears to be. It's a book about life (bikes as a metaphor for life, etc.). I recommend it. (

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juliabeth | Sep 25, 2008 |

About: A bicycle racer, abused as a child, tells of his challenges and triumphs in life, racing, and raising a daughter. The title refers to his goal (set by his daughter) of getting ten points in a bike racing season (those who place 1-4 get points on certain laps in a race).

Pros: Supremely well written. The description is top notch (I thought "wow" to myself several times while reading). Much better than your typical memoir and includes all your typical ingredients: touching, sad, happy, uplifting etc. Strickland does not sugar-coat his life and his honesty makes for a very engaging read. Episodes of blazing bike racing, harrowing tales from his abusive past and calmer moments with his daughter are woven together with no hitches. Bonus: I know nothing about bike racing and learned a few things.

Cons: Nothing comes to mind at the moment

Grade: A (

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charlierb3 | Oct 30, 2007 |

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Bill Strickland believed he was cursed. No matter how secure his life outwardly seemed, the happiness he had attained with his wife and daughter hung by a thread--threatened by the monster Bill lived in constant fear of, a demon inside him that had been created by horrific childhood abuse. A lifelong but decidedly average bicyclist, Bill was challenged by his daughter to score ten points in a series of weekly races dominated by pro racers, national champions, and legends of the sport. He hoped that if he could achieve this impossible feat, he might similarly triumph over the indestructible demon that haunted his life. Weaving together the story of the races and Bill's struggle to overcome a legacy of abuse, this is an insider's look at the world of bicycling and the healing power of sports.--From publisher description.

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