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My Mom, The Champion

by Evan Jacobs

A family’s struggles beyond the boxing ring

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A family’s struggles beyond the boxing ring

Christina Zambrano’s achievement at school contrasts with the instability she faces at home, where her mother, Elisa, has stepped away from her former life as a boxing champion. When Elisa gets an opportunity to return to the ring, the family’s private difficulties meet renewed public attention. The novel connects boxing with questions of resilience and ambition, while keeping the relationship between mother and daughter at the center. Its social context includes poverty and homelessness, alongside Christina’s hopes for a future beyond her current circumstances.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teen and young adult readers interested in family-centered fiction.
  • Readers drawn to stories involving boxing and a former athlete’s return to competition.
  • Readers interested in fiction about poverty, homelessness, and young people pursuing their goals.

Themes

Family relationshipsPoverty and homelessnessResilienceAmbition and personal goalsBoxing and redemption

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Book overview

An unforgettable knockout of a read!

Christina Zambrano is a straight-A student, a model of success at Brickman High School. But at home, life is far from perfect. Her mother, Elisa Zambrano, was once a fierce boxing champion known as "Manos femeninas de piedra"-The Female Hands of Stone. Now, she's more interested in partying than in reliving her glory days.

As Christina juggles her hidden struggles, she dreams of a future far from her chaotic home. But when her mom gets a shot at redemption in the boxing ring, their lives are thrown back into the spotlight. Can Elisa prove she still has the heart of a champion? And will Christina find the courage to fight for her own dreams?

"My Mom, The Champion" is a heart-pounding story of family, resilience, and the fight for a better life. This emotional rollercoaster will remind you that true strength isn't just about winning in the ring-it's about never giving up, even when life delivers its hardest punches.
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