{"product_id":"open-mike-9781734234695","title":"Open Mike","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Cynthia Bailey | Mike Hill\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: 13th \u0026amp; Joan\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: 13th \u0026amp; Joan\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Editors, Journalists, Publishers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Riveting, raw, redemptive, courageous, authentic, inspirational... these are just a few of the words that come to mind to describe this book. Mike takes you on a journey from his humble beginnings, through his many triumphs and disappointments in both his personal and professional life and ultimately to his realization of self-love and love of others. I strongly recommend this book to any man or woman who has ever struggled...\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Charles Sueing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho is Mike Hill? For many years, he attempted to answer the question, to no avail. Hill was known to the world as the polished, versatile talent with multi-decade broadcast experience. After joining ESPN in 2004, Hill made a name for himself at the network, beginning at the highlight desk for ESPN News and later transitioning to some of the carrier's highest-priority programming, appearing as a host on SportsCenter, NFL Live, Baseball Tonight and NBA Tonight among others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn August of 2013, Hill joined FOX Sports. The embodiment of professionalism, Hill appeared to be living the American Dream; however, his private, internal struggles were taking a toll on his ability to live and to love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEventually, the mounting trauma resulting from childhood memories of witnessing his mother victimized by domestic violence, a lack of proper and positive male influence, discovering that his stepfather was a murderer for hire, and the demise of two marriages, forced Hill to his breaking point. Amidst a silent cry for help and a quest to heal from within, Hill picked up his pen to chronicle the most prolific moments of his life and the lessons he learned. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46454298509463,"sku":"9781734234695","price":2345.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781734234695.webp?v=1769148296","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/open-mike-9781734234695","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}