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Get in the Game
- Author
- Kevin Atlas
- Narrator
- Adam Verner
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Publish Date
- 25 February 2020
- Run Time
- 3 hours 50 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Even before entering the world, Kevin Atlas was a fighter. He should have died in childbirth, as the umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck twice, but he survived because his left arm was in the middle of it, allowing blood to flow to his brain. But since circulation was cut off in that arm, he was born with his left arm ending just below his elbow.
GET IN THE GAME is Kevin's story of transformation: Moving from anger to joy. From embarrassment to confidence. From the sidelines and wishing his life was different to getting in the game and showing who he is. Kevin's arduous journey to earning a scholarship to Manhattan College in New York City and becoming the first NCAA Division I basketball player missing a limb has given him keen insights to help anyone who feels trapped and defeated by less-than-perfect circumstances, whether physical, mental, or environmental.
Kevin doesn't encourage readers to simply accept and live with their challenges, hurts, and losses. He spurs them on to believe any weakness can, in reality, become the one thing that propels them to achieve their greatest potential. As Kevin has learned throughout his life, you can't win if you don't get in the game!
Critics Review
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Kevin's remarkable and perfectly told story will make you laugh, cry, and think.—BILL WALTON, NBA Hall Of Fame Player & Sportscaster
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Kevin's ability to overcome adversity is a testament to his character, and I admire his strong spirit and resolve. Kevin's dedicated efforts are setting a fine example for people across America.—President George W. Bush
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Details
- Author
- Kevin Atlas
- Narrator
- Adam Verner
- Duration
- 3 hours 50 minutes
- Release Date
- 25 February 2020
- ISBN
- 9781549124181
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Genre
- Christian life and practice, Personal religious testimony and popular inspirational works, Biography: general, Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Christian life and practice, Personal religious testimony and popular inspirational works, Memoirs
Synopsis
Be inspired by the story of Kevin Atlas (formerly Laue), whose faith and perseverance helped him become an NCAA Division I basketball player, despite being born with only one arm.Even before entering the world, Kevin Atlas was a fighter. He should have died in childbirth, as the umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck twice, but he survived because his left arm was in the middle of it, allowing blood to flow to his brain. But since circulation was cut off in that arm, he was born with his left arm ending just below his elbow. GET IN THE GAME is Kevin's story of transformation: Moving from anger to joy. From embarrassment to confidence. From the sidelines and wishing his life was different to getting in the game and showing who he is. Kevin's arduous journey to earning a scholarship to Manhattan College in New York City and becoming the first NCAA Division I basketball player missing a limb has given him keen insights to help anyone who feels trapped and defeated by less-than-perfect circumstances, whether physical, mental, or environmental. Kevin doesn't encourage readers to simply accept and live with their challenges, hurts, and losses. He spurs them on to believe any weakness can, in reality, become the one thing that propels them to achieve their greatest potential. As Kevin has learned throughout his life, you can't win if you don't get in the game!
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