{"product_id":"thorn-the-joshua-group-consulting-9798891386747","title":"Thorn: The Scrappy, Relentless, and Inspiring True Story of Legendary Coach Bill Thorn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond the record-shattering victories and the halls of fame lies the extraordinary story of Coach Bill Thorn--a man whose legacy continues to inspire long after the final race is run.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine a man who carried the Olympic torch, conquered cancer, and ran fifty-three consecutive Peachtree Road Races. A coach who transformed underdogs into champions, amassing forty-two state titles across five sports. A visionary who built a school, a business, and a seventy-year marriage, all while leaving an indelible mark on thousands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the true legacy of Coach Thorn isn't measured in trophies. It's found in the \"Thornisms\"--those timeless lessons of hard work, persistence, and unwavering faith that shaped generations. This book delves into the heart of a man whose influence extends far beyond the field, revealing the stories of those whose lives were forever changed by his quiet strength and unwavering dedication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom muddy training fields to the heights of championship glory, Bill Thorn's story is a tapestry woven with grit, grace, and an unwavering belief in the power of the human spirit. It's a story told through the voices of athletes, colleagues, and friends, a chorus of lives touched by a man who proved that true greatness lies not in accolades, but in character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is more than a biography; it's an invitation to discover the enduring power of a life lived with purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e The Joshua Group Consulting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798891386747\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mascot Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.01h x 6.01w x 0.61d","brand":"The Joshua Group Consulting","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48799250022655,"sku":"9798891386747","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/wr9798891386747.jpg?v=1783444014","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/thorn-the-joshua-group-consulting-9798891386747","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}