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Tough Guy: My Life on the Edge

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Tough Guy: My Life on the Edge

by Kirstie McLellan Day

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1777 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	272 pages

I was born into a tough life. My father was a career criminal, and my mother was a drug addict. I grew up in a house where violence was common, and I learned early on that the only way to survive was to be tough.

I started fighting at a young age, and I quickly developed a reputation as a tough guy. I was always getting into fights, both at school and on the streets. By the time I was 18, I had been in and out of juvie several times.

After I got out of juvie, I started working as a bouncer at a notorious biker bar. It was a dangerous job, but I was good at it. I was big and strong, and I wasn't afraid to use my fists.

I worked at the biker bar for several years, and during that time I saw a lot of violence. I saw people get beaten up, stabbed, and even killed. But I never let it get to me. I was tough, and I could handle anything.

One day, I was working the door at the bar when a group of guys started a fight. I tried to break it up, but the guys were too drunk and violent. They started throwing punches, and I had no choice but to fight back.

I fought hard, but I was outnumbered. I got knocked down several times, but I kept getting back up. Finally, I managed to subdue the guys and break up the fight.

The bar owner was impressed with my toughness, and he offered me a job as a cage fighter. I had never thought about cage fighting before, but I figured it was a good way to make some extra money.

I started training for cage fighting, and I quickly realized that I had a natural talent for it. I was strong, fast, and I had a lot of heart. I won my first few fights, and I quickly became a rising star in the cage fighting world.

I fought in the cage for several years, and I had some great experiences. I traveled all over the world, met some amazing people, and made some lifelong friends.

But cage fighting is a dangerous sport, and I eventually got hurt. I suffered a serious injury that forced me to retire from fighting.

After I retired from cage fighting, I went back to school and got a degree in social work. I wanted to help other people who had been through similar experiences as me.

I now work with at-risk youth, and I use my story to inspire them to make positive choices. I want to show them that it is possible to overcome adversity and achieve their goals.

My life has been a roller coaster ride, but I wouldn't change a thing. I have learned a lot about myself and about the world, and I have come to appreciate the value of hard work, perseverance, and redemption.

I wrote this book to share my story with others. I want to show people that even if they have made mistakes in the past, it is never too late to turn their lives around.

I hope that my story will inspire others to overcome their own challenges and achieve their dreams.

Tough Guy: My Life on the Edge

by Kirstie McLellan Day

4.6 out of 5