Believe: My Faith and the Tackle That Changed My Life
by:
Mike Yorkey (author)
Eric LeGrand (author)
Believe is the profoundly moving story of Eric LeGrand, the former defensive tackle for the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights football team, who suffered a severe spinal cord injury and was left paralyzed by a crushing on-field tackle during a heated game with Army. A remarkable true account of...
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Believe is the profoundly moving story of Eric LeGrand, the former defensive tackle for the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights football team, who suffered a severe spinal cord injury and was left paralyzed by a crushing on-field tackle during a heated game with Army. A remarkable true account of a courageous young athlete whose unshakable faith, spirit, positive outlook, and rousing motto, “BELIEVE!” would serve as inspiration to legions of fans—and as motivation in his own quest to walk again—Eric’s story has received national attention, heavily covered by ESPN and Sports Illustrated. It will lift the hearts of every reader, not least of all those who were affected by quarterback Tim Tebow’s bestselling memoir, Through My Eyes.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780062226310 (0062226312)
Publish date: August 13th 2013
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Pages no: 288
Edition language: English
I honestly don't know that I've ever read a more motivating or inspiring book. Eric LeGrand's strength, faith, & positivity are indescribable, & his mother is just as amazing. Both of them possess and display a strength I can only hope to one day come close to. I cannot recommend this book strongly ...