Publisher's Synopsis
This is an inspiring and uplifting personal memoir about overcoming adversity, creating high expectations and aspirations, and the discovery of purpose in life. Although born without a left hand, Lynn Effinger never let that fact keep him from doing whatever it was that he really wanted to do. He learned at an early age that he had an important choice to make; he could either sit in the corner of his room and feel sorry for himself or he could simply go out and do those things he wanted to -- never letting others define who he was or what he could accomplish. He chose wisely. By playing Little League Baseball and other sports as a youngster, and performing well, the author also learned he could be more readily accepted by his classmates and earn self-respect and self-esteem through the positive recognition he received from family, friends, and teachers. Lynn shares with the reader many of his experiences and inner-most thoughts growing up that shaped his character, determination and drive to succeed. He also describes his decision upon entering high school to play varsity football by the time he became a senior and the trials and tribulations experienced in the process of achieving that lofty goal despite the many challenges he faced. And there is the exciting play-by-play account of the Championship Game during his senior season that had such an impact on his life. As a result of his efforts, following his senior year Lynn was given a "Responsibility" by one of his football coaches to help others learn to overcome adversity to be the best that they can be. The story builds as Lynn discovers how he will fulfill that responsibility and the life-changing course he embarked upon that so many thought was an impossible dream... an attempt to earn a free-agent tryout with an NFL team and by doing so setting an example to others that through hard work, determination and perseverance you can achieve your loftiest goals. Because he believed so passionately in his mission, in himself and his abilities, and most of all because he believed he was compelled to reach this major goal by a power much greater than himself, and achieve it, Lynn's story captivates the reader and makes this a genuine page-turner. The book itself encourages the reader to believe that they too can achieve greater goals than anyone might think possible. This entertaining and enlightening autobiography ultimately serves as a guide for others to learn to overcome adversity to be the best that you can be. Not just in sports, but in business. Lynn's story moves beyond his athletic achievements and explains how he applied the same principles necessary to achieve his athletic successes to his vocational life, over and over again. Those principles, which he refers to as "The Winning Ways to Peak Performance," are clearly explained within this tome. Lynn also goes into detail how becoming an accomplished motivational speaker has enabled him to continue to fulfill the responsibility that his football coach instilled in him so many years ago. Lynn's inspiring memoir is another way for him to fulfill that responsibility; to spread the word far and wide and to ensure that he reaches as many people as he possibly can on his mission to "finish well." It is intended to convince YOU that you must BELIEVE to ACHIEVE.
