Travis
Roy had everything going his way. He was playing hockey at
prestigious locations in Massachusetts as a kid, he was starting
college at Boston University, and was well on his way to living every
kid's dream; Division one hockey with a well-known program.
He
suited up for the first home game, which included the raising of the
championship banner from the previous season. His girlfriend was in
attendance, as well as his family. He went over the side and hit the
ice for his first shift, and headed for the corner to deliver a solid
bodycheck.
What
happened eleven seconds later would not only change his life, but his
entire outlook on life.
The
journey that he takes is inspirational, through the highs and lows.
His never-give-up attitude and ability to always look on the upside
of what's going on is truly worth reading about. Be prepared, once
you start reading, you won't want to stop.
UPDATE: I came across the following link on Youtube. It chronicles, in a nutshell, the entire story. It makes a wonderful companion to reading the book. Very moving to watch. It's about 12 1/2 minutes long.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ7jUwV1_80
Link
to Powell's City of Books:
http://www.powells.com/biblio/61-9780446521888-0
Link
to Barnes & Noble:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/eleven-seconds-travis-roy/1100622900?ean=9780446521888
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