Too Fat To Fight

""Too Fat To Fight"" is a memoir written by Rex Beach, published in 1919. The book tells the story of Beach's own experience with being overweight and how he transformed himself into a successful writer and adventurer. The book is divided into two parts, the first part describes Beach's early life and his struggles with obesity, while the second part focuses on his journey to Alaska and the adventures he had there.In the first part of the book, Beach describes his childhood and adolescence, during which he was constantly teased and bullied for his weight. He also talks about the various diets and exercise regimes he tried, but none of them seemed to work. However, Beach's life changed when he decided to join the army during World War I. He was rejected due to his weight, which motivated him to lose the excess pounds and get in shape.The second part of the book is about Beach's journey to Alaska, where he went to work in the gold mines. He describes the harsh conditions he faced, including extreme weather, dangerous animals, and treacherous terrain. Despite these challenges, Beach persevered and eventually became a successful writer, thanks to his experiences in Alaska.Overall, ""Too Fat To Fight"" is an inspiring story of one man's determination to overcome his physical limitations and achieve success in life. It is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of never giving up on oneself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.