Jesse Owens: What I'm Trying To Accomplish...

In my book scheduled for release late spring/early summer, I hope I can introduce a number of readers to the inspiring story of Jesse Owens. For some time, I noticed that if you wanted to read about Jesse, you had basically two choices. One, read short encyclopedia entry length articles about him. Or,two, read full blown 300 page plus biographies.

So I endeavored to write a lengthy essay/sketch on his life. Something that would fall somewhere between the short encyclopedia entry and the lengthy biography. Short enough to read in one sitting, but long enough to give an impression of the miracle of Jesse's remarkable life.

There are a few other personal heroes that are featured in a similar manner in my book.

And when I say personal heroes, that includes my mom.

--John