- Gebundene Ausgabe: 240 Seiten
- Verlag: Grand Central Publishing (1. Januar 1998)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0446521884
- ISBN-13: 978-0446521888
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 14,6 x 2,1 x 21,6 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.3 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (19 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 495.795 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Within the 11 seconds that inspired this memoir, Travis Roy realized his dream, then smashed into his nightmare. On an October night in 1995, Roy, a talented young hockey player, skated onto the ice for his varsity debut with Boston University. Eleven fateful seconds later, he was paralyzed from the neck down. Aided by the sure touch of Sports Illustrated hockey writer E.M. Swift, Roy's moving account of his accident and his rehabilitation--confined to a wheelchair, he's gotten some use of his right arm back--avoids the maudlin. Instead, Eleven Seconds is filled with grit, hope, humor, and a thoughtful young man's introspection on the meaning of sports and the adjustments that follow when the ability to play them is taken away.
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In October 1995, ready to play his first game as a member of the Boston University hockey team, Travis Roy looked forward to the biggest day of his life. It was big but for all the wrong reasons. Eleven seconds into the game, he cracked his fourth vertebra and was paralyzed from the neck down. With coauthor Swift, Roy tells the inspirational story of his life after the accident. He still can't walk but has regained some mobility in his right arm and has come to realize that his life is worth living. As he describes the stages of his rehabilitation, the agonizing slowness of the process emerges vividly. So does his sense of humor; he recalls, for example, the time he and his fellow patients at Atlanta's Shepherd Center giddily stole some potato chips, only to realize that none of them possessed the dexterity to eat their booty. This is an informative, clear-eyed examination of what it takes to fight back from personal tragedy. Wes Lukowsky
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I will start off by saying this is not the most well written book. However, what it lacks in style, it more than makes up for with honesty and heart. This is a book that shows all of the anguish, and hope that has come from this story. After reading this, you will believe that Travis Roy is one of the strongest and most inspiring people you could ever know of.
The best part about this book is that Travis freely expressed himself. He was unafraid to show his dispair, his grief, his desire, and his heart. I feel that element makes this different from any other similar story out there.
There were parts where I laughed and parts where I cried. This book made a big impact on me because I was there when Travis has his accident and I saw how the school got together as a community to support him, something which was rare for such a large and varied institution of people.
I higly recommend this book to any sports fan, hockey fan, or anyone who just needs a little inspiration in their life.
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Being an intercolligate athlete myself reading Travis Roys book gave me a geat deal of inspiration. I can't remember the last time that I sat down and thouroughly enjoyed reading a book to the extent that I could not put it down.
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Living in the Boston area, I thought I would read the book, after hearing about "Travis Roy" EVERY night on the news. Much to my dismay, the book wasn't much better than the "Daily Travis Report." Is there anyone else out there who is sick and tired of hearing about this guy? TRAVIS, JUST GO AWAY! FAR AWAY! PLEASE!!
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Great book to teach kids that winning isn't everything.
Brought new perspective to my kid's life. He learned to enjoy the game, regardless of how poorly he played. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 4. August 1999 veröffentlicht
It was great.
It was the best book I've ever read
Am 8. Juni 1999 veröffentlicht
Excellent, well written good read.
This book was one of the best I have read in a long time. The reader is really able to feel themselves in the story and sympathize with the author. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 3. Juni 1999 von Thea222957@aol.com
Excellent book!! Great insight!!
I recently picked to read this book, for a project I had to do in my 11th grade English Class. It was an amazing book!! I loved how it shared his thoughts and not just the facts. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 17. Mai 1999 veröffentlicht
Travis Roy is a inspirational young man!
Even if you are not a fan of the sport of hockey, you will be able to relate to this story of tragedy, courage and triumph. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 2. Mai 1999 veröffentlicht
Life Changes in a Second, Yet It Stays the Same
Eleven Seconds is a remarkable book that shows the strength one needs to deal with a life changing blow in such a short time. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 20. März 1999 veröffentlicht
A book for someone even if they are not a hockey player.
The book is not about hockey it is about someone's mental journey. Well I read the book because we were required to for school. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 12. März 1999 veröffentlicht
Very uplifting
I thought the book was very good. Having a brother who currently is playing Division 1 college hockey shows me how quick your world can turn upside down. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 10. Februar 1999 veröffentlicht
Extremely moved.
I would like to know more about him now. I would like to know of his progress. In fact it would be nice to have a website to maintain the contact to his recovery.
Am 3. Januar 1999 veröffentlicht
Poor writing marred an otherwise possibly interesting book
This book had a lot of potential. It is marred by some of the worst writing I've ever read. It sounded like Travis's own thoughts. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 29. Oktober 1998 veröffentlicht
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