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  • Driven

  • My Secret Untold Story
  • By: Tony Pearson
  • Narrated by: Tony Pearson
  • Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (9 ratings)

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Driven

By: Tony Pearson
Narrated by: Tony Pearson
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Publisher's summary

Hidden until now, a story about real-life hardship and overcoming the odds to become a nine-time world-champion-winning Mr. America, Professional Mr. Universe, and World Mixed Pairs.

Legendary bodybuilder Tony Pearson faced impossible challenges, rising above poverty, abuse, and neglect to excel and reach the pinnacle of success. His story is presented here, journaling the extreme struggles he endured to reveal the human spirit of survival.

From the depressive lows to the triumphant highs, an inspirational record of one man's determination to rise above and claim victory over despair.

©2017 Tony Pearson (P)2021 Tony Pearson
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Great Book!

I really enjoyed the story of Tony’s childhood. The challenges he had to overcome were incredible. I would very much recommend this book to everyone.

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A Story that needed to be told

Great story, I actually enjoyed the first half more than second probably because I knew how it was going to end. I hate the idea of any child suffering and I can't help wondering what would have happened to Tony Pearson if he did not move in with his friend as a teenager, did not go to California, got on a different bus, or was not offered a free room from the school teachers. My biggest take away from listening to this book is the generosity of strangers can change a life. I liked how he never complained about his circumstances and took accountability for everything, no excuses given. Congrats on all you have accomplished Mr. Pearson. I hope your story can encourage those who are dealt a hard hand in life. Whatever hand you are dealt, make the most of it.

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BEST BOOK EVVER

WOW, amazing book! I loved it! Amazing to hear how a kid that come so little then came up to so much! wow

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Motivating!!

The inside story of a legendary bodybuilder’s triumphs and tribulations. I recommend this book t all people as it covers the inside of bodybuilding, but more importantly the story of a great man.

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disappointed..

not nought story in bodybuilding... he focused on his aunt than bodybuilding... I wished he would continue the story until his retirement...

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