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Running Against The Odds - by Desmond Dunham (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • Life took Desmond "Coach Dez" Dunham down an unpaved path toward both manhood and coaching, testing his spirit, humility, and purpose.
  • Author(s): Desmond Dunham
  • 252 Pages
  • Biography + Autobiography, Personal Memoirs

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About the Book



My book is a coming of age and triumph story about how I overcame odds. My journey through a turbulent childhood coupled with finding my passion for running catapulted me to becoming a premier coach. 



Book Synopsis



Life took Desmond "Coach Dez" Dunham down an unpaved path toward both manhood and coaching, testing his spirit, humility, and purpose. Now a nationally recognized high school coach, Running Against The Odds chronicles Dunham's journey to finding his passion within youth sports, culminating at the 2007 Penn Relays - one of the most defining moments of his illustrious running career.


In this impassioned coming-of-age memoir, Dunham recounts his turbulent childhood, filled with challenges in economically-distressed Gary, Indiana. Despite constant rejection and disappointment from a distant, alcoholic father, Dunham persevered, attended Howard University, and found his passion on the track with key support along the way.


From humble beginnings with the odds stacked against him, Dunham's story shows that underdogs prevail.



Review Quotes




Each chapter is layered on each other with valuable and insightful lessons. Desmond innately gravitates to helping others and through education and coaching creates a positive environment for America's often marginalized youth to survive, grow, and prosper. His meaningful life can be an inspiration to everyone. Yes, Desmond's book includes wonderfully depicted races culminating with the Penn Relays. But, most importantly, you will witness how one individual, through his own personal journey, can make such a profound difference in the lives of others.

-Marcus O'Sullivan, Villanova University Men's Track and Field & Cross Country Head Coach, Four-Time Olympian


"Desmond Dunham turned the traumatic experiences of his youth into a powerful, transformative memoir for activism. Running Against The Odds is a testament to keep running, keep striving, keep grinding, keep believing, keep positive people in your life and, eventually, the odds will turn in your favor."

- Karen Dennis, Director of Track and Field/Cross Country at Ohio State University. Olympic Head Coach of the 2000 US Women's National Track & Field Team


"Running Against The Odds is a wonderful American story that speaks to all of us in our times of difficulties and hopelessness. It is a story of resiliency and triumph. I thank Coach Dunham for allowing us into his life so that we can find hope and perseverance regardless of the challenges we encounter in life."

- Irasema Salcido, Founder of Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy, Washington, DC


"Sports are special because nothing else provides such an amplification and roller coaster of emotions. Desmond Dunham captures this feeling perfectly, in a very personal way."

- Boo Schexnayder, Former Louisiana State University Field Event Coach and Former US Olympic Coach


"Coach Desmond Dunham understands the deep impact sports can have on a young person's life and, as such, has dedicated his life and career to coaching, inspiring, and advocating for youth. He is a mentor and teacher to all."

- Chris Farley, Owner of Pacers Running


Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .53 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Personal Memoirs
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Number of Pages: 252
Publisher: New Degree Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Desmond Dunham
Language: English
Street Date: September 28, 2021
TCIN: 89722209
UPC: 9781636764870
Item Number (DPCI): 247-38-0723
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.65 pounds
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