Rowing seldom receives attention from the American public. But in Aquil
Abdullah, the sport has produced a truly special hero. Perfect Balance is
the uplifting story of Aquil's quest to make the U.S. National Team - his
trials and his ultimate success.
"Everyone loves Aquil and many wanted him to win and to inspire them.
However, he was not there for the black race. He was there for himself and
for all the work he put in to get to that day. Aquil himself had to
provide that inspiration, because God had given him the ability to do
so."- Mike Teti, U.S. Rowing National Team Coach
"A story of inspiration as athlete and human being. A look into the depth
of what it takes, and what it means to be an elite level athlete."- George
Kirschbaum, coach and author, The Down and Dirty Guide to Coxing
Aquil has always seemed to me a put together young man. Perfect Balance
only confirms that." - Steve Gladstone, University of California at
Berkeley, Athletic Director and Coach
- 5.5" x 8.5"
- 136 pages
- Color cover and photos
- by Aquil Abdullah with Chris Ingraham
