The Last Tackle: Finding Courage in the Face of Adversity (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781735139418)

A young man who retains his courage and hopes against all the odds.

After a tragic accident amid his burgeoning high school football career, Jim "Jimbo" Wallgren sustains an paralyzing injury that forever changes his life. Jim overcomes his adversity to thrive from physical and mental anguish to facing an unknown and ominous future. Jim gives the reader context of his childhood upbringing in the 1970s, his love of sports and where his resiliency resides.

From an athletic 15-year-old to fighting for his survival and grasping for hope against incredible odds, fear of the unknown, self-doubt, and adjusting to a new life would not be easy. In his own words he describes how he transformed his mindset from one of lack and victimhood to a determined, hopeful one capable of creating and choosing the inspiring, abundant life he has today. In this remarkable, authentic coming-of-age story, be inspired to follow every dream, overcome every obstacle, and get back up after every tackle.