The Great Eight
by Scott Hamilton
I’ve always loved to watch ice skating, even when we only got one channel as a child and it was quite "snowy"…and not due to the weather! (My parents have never subscribed to cable television, nor have my husband and I. I suppose we’re too frugal to pay for television when we can get 8-9 channels at our house for free!)
My mom and I would sit down on a Saturday afternoon and watch Scott Hamilton ice skate, along with many other famous and talented ice skaters. Oh, the good ‘ol carefree days back then in childhood, when I had the time to sit and relax to watch ice skating.
Back in 1997, when I was pregnant with our first child, my parents and I bought tickets to watch Scott Hamilton perform in the "Stars on Ice" skating tour, about three hours away from where we live. It was a HUGE deal to especially Mom and I…we were enthralled with watching our favorite ice skaters skate, in person! I will never forget that beautiful evening. I still am amazed that we were able to watch this live. Wow! We have always been very frugal about entertainment and spending lots of money on things like this, so this was truly a special treat. I’m thankful to my husband that he encouraged me to buy a ticket for the show. Thank you, Elmer!
I received a copy of Scott Hamilton’s latest book, The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable) a few weeks ago. To be honest, I was surprised that his book was published by Thomas Nelson Publishers, not because I thought Scott Hamilton was a rough, crude person, but mainly because I didn’t realize that he had become a Christian.
In The Great Eight, Scott Hamilton outlines eight secrets to his ability to live a happy and joyful life, despite a childhood illness that nearly killed him as well as having cancer twice as an adult. Scott tells us stories from his international career and personal life to describe the eight secrets that have helped him get back on his feet again after tough times.
While Scott does mention his walk with the Lord (he became a follower of Jesus Christ in 2001), this book is not heavily laden with Scriptures and biblical insights, although the credit for Scott’s success is ultimately given to God.
It’s a fairly quick read as Scott Hamilton explains his struggles, his triumphs, and how the Lord has gently guided him throughout his life.
If you enjoy watching ice skating, and you admire or have respect for Scott Hamilton, then this is a book that you may well enjoy reading for yourself.
My mom and I would sit down on a Saturday afternoon and watch Scott Hamilton ice skate, along with many other famous and talented ice skaters. Oh, the good ‘ol carefree days back then in childhood, when I had the time to sit and relax to watch ice skating.
Back in 1997, when I was pregnant with our first child, my parents and I bought tickets to watch Scott Hamilton perform in the "Stars on Ice" skating tour, about three hours away from where we live. It was a HUGE deal to especially Mom and I…we were enthralled with watching our favorite ice skaters skate, in person! I will never forget that beautiful evening. I still am amazed that we were able to watch this live. Wow! We have always been very frugal about entertainment and spending lots of money on things like this, so this was truly a special treat. I’m thankful to my husband that he encouraged me to buy a ticket for the show. Thank you, Elmer!
I received a copy of Scott Hamilton’s latest book, The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable) a few weeks ago. To be honest, I was surprised that his book was published by Thomas Nelson Publishers, not because I thought Scott Hamilton was a rough, crude person, but mainly because I didn’t realize that he had become a Christian.
In The Great Eight, Scott Hamilton outlines eight secrets to his ability to live a happy and joyful life, despite a childhood illness that nearly killed him as well as having cancer twice as an adult. Scott tells us stories from his international career and personal life to describe the eight secrets that have helped him get back on his feet again after tough times.
While Scott does mention his walk with the Lord (he became a follower of Jesus Christ in 2001), this book is not heavily laden with Scriptures and biblical insights, although the credit for Scott’s success is ultimately given to God.
It’s a fairly quick read as Scott Hamilton explains his struggles, his triumphs, and how the Lord has gently guided him throughout his life.
If you enjoy watching ice skating, and you admire or have respect for Scott Hamilton, then this is a book that you may well enjoy reading for yourself.
Copyright © 2009 by Julieanne Miller
Disclosure: I was provided a complimentary copy of The Great Eight by the publisher in exchange for my honest review. No other compensation was provided.