{"product_id":"the-journey-ma-butzer-9781480989221","title":"The Journey: The Mike Vollmer Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Journey: The Mike Vollmer Stor\u003c\/em\u003ey follows the life of college football star Mike Vollmer and his battle with ALS, also commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. A brilliant, kind, and gentle soul, once diagnosed, Mike vowed to never be defined by negativity. He promised to fight mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, every day, to be - in his own words - \"a fountain of joy, goodness, peace, encouragement, and happiness\" for others. He succeeded. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Leaving behind a legacy of strength and determination, Mike spent a lifetime inspiring his friends and family. His story may just inspire you, too.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e About the Author \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Rosemary Daniel Butzer, RN, MA, came into Mike's life in 2009, when he had a permanent tracheotomy done and went on a ventilator to breathe. Rosemary was instantly impressed by Mike, who remained intelligent, charismatic, and charming, even in the face of adversity. Over the years, she became one of his greatest advocates and friends. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRosemary is a graduate of The Ohio State University (OSU) with a bachelor's degree in nursing and a master of arts in health education. She is also a certified early childhood psychologist. She met her husband George at OSU and both of her children graduated from OSU as well. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the years, Rosemary has been a huge fan of OSU football. She has also seen first-hand the devastating negative effects such a high-impact sport can have on the players' bodies. Through her writing and actions, she hopes to educate college football fans on the risks of playing the game and lobbies for greater care for players who suffer from severe conditions as a result.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ma Butzer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1480989223\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781480989221\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dorrance Publishing Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/02\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 92\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d","brand":"Ma Butzer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43935686492415,"sku":"9781480989221","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_64ad8040-4a50-4f77-b522-b4ddcc70c295.jpg?v=1681421252","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-journey-ma-butzer-9781480989221","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}