About the Book: Incredible Life of Mary Kom : The Queen of Boxing
M.C. Mary Kom grew up in a little village in Manipur. Her parents worked hard at
a variety of jobs to give their children the best education possible. Mary, too,
pitched in to help them from the time she was very young. When it was clear to
everyone that she was an exceptional sportsperson, Marys parents sent her to the
city to get professional training. In Imphal, she chose to train in boxing—a
sport that made use of her grit, strength and agility, and appealed to the tough
spirit within her.
Mary Kom overcame