Spencer West made his life seem like everyone else's: it was completely normal. Scroll down for more information about the book, Ali’s speaking, as well as links to Ali’s social media. April 10th 2001 And so began a real-life drill. C. Viviens Stringer's book is written with such exceptional passion for life that you can't help but feel it. Coach Stringer presents all of her struggles in an honest and humble way. This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. I recognized many people and places. It is a true inspiring story of strength, faith and family. Welcome back. I feel like this novel was more directed towards a younger audience, because there is not many sophisticated vocabulary words that I did not understand. Inspirational story to share with friends and family. Very motivational story. Throughout that journey Ali never stopped believing in her recovery and leaned heavily on her faith to bring strength and peace. My husband devoured it in a few days. Doctors recommended amputation just above the knew, in hopes he would learn to walk with prosthetics, but when it became clear that Spencer could get around on his hands far better than on artificial legs, the decision was made to amputate just below the hips. In the matter of a few seconds, a strong, promising young Buffalo Bills player lay paralyzed and very mortal after a violent collision on the second-half kickoff return during the opening weekend of the 2007 NFL season. 1 thing they want to do-put the thumbs up to let everyone know it’s not that bad. A lifelong athlete, Ali was diagnosed with a rare neurological disease affecting her motor nervous system. 'As the God-appointed captain of his family,' says Steve Farrar, 'a man faces the challenge of spying out the social territory, marking danger zones, and taking stands to protect those in his charge.' Scroll down for more information about the book, Ali’s speaking, as well as links to Ali’s social media. She lives in New Jersey. Chock full of life lessons for the ballers and the non-ballers. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. It's an active leadership role - and Farrar's been training men to succeed in it for over ten years. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published This book went slow in the beginning but then it started to get better and better as it went on. Find out! Visit our Standing Tall community on Facebook at the link above or via searching Facebook for @StandingTallMemoir, Copyright 2020 Standing Tall Publishing LLC, Standing Tall - My story of Faith, Hope and Healing. In this collection of books recommended for kids ages 0-9 you'll read about people who stand out because they stood strong. Be the first to ask a question about Standing tall. by Triumph Books. Sum It Up: 1,098 Victories, A Couple of Irrelevant Losses, and a Life in Perspective, On the Edge: Leadership Lessons from Mount Everest and Other Extreme Environments, It's Not About the Coffee: Lessons on Putting People First from a Life at Starbucks, Courting Success: Muffet McGraw's Formula for Winning--in Sports and in Life, Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court, Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition, Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organization. Everyone expects him to be amazing at basketball, but he is not and he does not like basketball. The book is now available at this link on Amazon.ca for our Canadian friends and family. WOW!!! This book was very inspiring and I can see how it could impact many peoples' lives. 1 thing they want to do-put the thumbs up to let everyone know it’s not that bad. I was really blown away by the fact that he isn't mourning or grieving that he isn't like the rest of the world with legs, and instead he tries to do everything that everyone else can do, because in his mind he isn't different. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. “Lots of people have dreams, but C. Vivian Stringer is the dream—a coalminer’s daughter who believed when her Poppa told her there was no obstacle she could not surmount. Farrar has taped into the problems & needs of his fellow man. he also discovered facts about the human body and how it takes in nutreants into the body. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. The story is a reiteration of a gargantuan 25 year old man who stood 6ft 4in tall and weighed 255 pounds, in Kevin Everett, and his struggles off the field because of a bone crushing hit he took on the field. There are a boatload of motivating quotes. Standing tall book. Will he get back up and finish the game? Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2009. Welcome to our Children's Books Read Aloud! February 28th 1975 Although this was written almost 25 years ago, it is very current. While controversial and affressive medical care, Kevin began a tougher challenge than any Sunday-football warrior. Standing Tall: The Kevin Everett Story by Sam Carchidi was a Tremendous book. Ashley Poston made her name with Once Upon a Con, a contemporary series set in the world of fandom, and her two-part space opera, Heart of... You'll find critical insights to help you understand precisely what you are up against...and practical guidance to help you do something about it. by Me to We. However, after 7 months of intensive medical treatment and rehabilitation Ali left the hospital walking with assistance and now she can walk with the use of leg braces. Welcome back. What I wasn't familiar with were all the details of her upbringing in a poor but proud family and the struggles she went through as an African American, wife and mother dealing with a high profile career, illness of her daughter, death of her husband and various other unique challenges. To see what your friends thought of this book. Refresh and try again. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. I feel that the chapters in some cases may be too long as some of it seems repetitive, but all in all it is an enjoyable read. Born in Edenborn, Pennsylvania, she has two sons, David and Justin, and a daughter, Nina. He holds a Master’s degree from Western Seminary, and an earned doctorate from Dallas Theological Seminary. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Something went wrong. I think that was Spencer has done with his life is amazing and how he can live with his disability and have fun with it. When I first read what it was going to be about I knew it was going to be a powerful book. Standing Tall: A Memoir of Tragedy and Triumph. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. standing tall is about a bunch of stories of hispanic-americans that make it in the U.S. on of the stories, severo ochoa is a scientist who discovered and studied the properties pf DNA and RNA. It was interesting to read Spencer's perspective about experiences in our hometown. Read 4 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Where to find the book: Ali’s book is available on Amazon - direct link here to US Amazon site. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. This book went slow in the beginning but then it started to get better and better as it went on. Ashley Poston on Writing a Different Kind of Fairy Tale Retelling. Standing Tall: My Story of Faith, Hope and Healing. Kevin Everett is a remarkable individual. The content of this novel could really change someones life around, but I don't think that it is for me. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Every young person should read this book. Hey Happy Readers!! It gave me chills reading about what he felt when he was laying on the field. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. STAT: Standing Tall and Talented is a series of children's books written by NBA basketball player Amar'e Stoudemire. This book went slow in the beginning but then it started to get better and better as it went on. Spencer West was born with a congenital defect that caused the muscles in his legs to not work properly. Emotional, poignant, a great read! The systemic one with a medical system into which I didn’t neatly fit. Learn more about the program. My local library now has a copy - request that your library purchase it! She was formerly the head coach of the University of Iowa women’s basketball team and the Cheyney State women’s basketball team. He traverses through his past telling of his hardships, his up's and down's throughout his life. We’d love your help. Standing Tall: Willie Long & The Mare Island Original 21ers, a new book by Jake Sloan, is an inspiring firsthand account of historic events in the civil rights movement that took place at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard in the 1960s.