Publisher's Synopsis
Are you a sports fan or perhaps just a fan of the underdogs of the world who overcome tremendous odds to excel beyond the minimal expectations of others? This is a heartwarming story of a young man who fought through great pain and due to his own persistence and unrelenting determination rises to become one of the greatest of all time.The author takes us past a horrific tragedy, He then treats us to the young man's rise, like a Phoenix from the ashes, to an unexpected beginning of an incredulous journey. He keeps us captivated about the circumstances surrounding a special "incident" viewed by millions. He teases us with the outcome (which we don't know), while reminding us that it happened long ago so of course we should know how it all played out. He shares some of his interviews to give us additional perspective, all done with wit, humor and sincerity.The author makes us feel the passion of the fans as they are taken on an amazing and emotional roller coaster ride. This is a story of perseverance, persistence and self-belief. It is what we all hope to believe in.
