Aspire, Act, Achieve

About the Book

Various events happen in all of our lives which have lasting effects. Some events have profound meanings in our lives, while others have little or marginal impact. Involvement in sports influenced the author’s early thinking, attitude, personality, and character. His participation in sports provided him many opportunities for advancement and opened doors which would have been closed. The book reveals how an obscure child with dreams, high hopes and extraordinary aspirations is able to rise from meager surroundings and achieve most of his hopes and dreams. The story begins with the author’s early childhood and grade school experiences. The story continues with chapters about the author;s high school, collegiate, and work experiences. The book concludes with a chapter revealing a variety of the author’s life experiences which helped him realize his dreams.

About the Author

Thurman W. Robins is author of three books Swimming Against The Odds, Shimmy To Gold, and Requiem For A Classic. He was an educator, administrator and coach for more than forty years. He worked in the public schools of Houston for 13 years, was a Teaching Fellow at University of Houston for two years, and spent the last 33 years as a professor/administrator for Texas Southern University (TSU). He also found time to administer youth sports programs for the City of Houston Parks and Recreation department, TSU, and Harris County Pct. 1. Robins has been inducted into four Hall of Fames: Southern University HOF, Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Association HOF, Texas Black Sports HOF, and TSU College of Education HOF. He has also been the recipient of numerous honors and awards. Dr. Robins is a native Houstonian, who participated in various sports throughout his early life. He earned three degrees: B.S. Southern University, M.S. Texas Southern University, and Ed. D. University of Houston. His love for elite competition coupled with academic achievement was the foundation for his career as an educator. He is married to Doris Rodgers Robins and has three daughters, Emma Robins Turner, Thelma Robins Welch, and Kelley Robins Hicks.