Unstoppable

By Tim Green

A foster kid's NFL dreams face a shattering diagnosis. Can he overcome the odds?

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352 pages· 49,725 words· Est. 7 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Harrison, a foster kid with dreams of NFL glory, finally finds hope with a loving family and a football coach dad. His talent makes him a junior high star, but a sudden injury reveals a life-altering diagnosis. As his world shifts, Harrison must summon every ounce of his determination to fight for his dreams. Will he find the strength to be truly unstoppable, or will fate's cruel hand prove too much? This gripping tale of resilience and courage explores what it truly means to overcome the impossible.

From the publisher

New York Times bestselling author Tim Green has written an unforgettable story–inspired by interviews with real-life cancer survivors and insider sports experience–showing a brave boy who learns what it truly means to be unstoppable.”Absolutely heroic, and something every guy should read.” (National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature emeritus Jon Scieszka)If anyone understands the phrase “tough luck,” it’s Harrison. As a foster kid in a cruel home, he knows his dream of one day playing in the NFL is a long shot.Then Harrison is brought into a new home with kind, loving parents–his new dad is even a football coach. Harrison’s big build and his incredible determination quickly make him a star running back on the junior high school team.On the field, he’s practically unstoppable. But Harrison’s good luck can’t last forever. When a routine sports injury leads to a devastating diagnosis, it will take every ounce of Harrison’s determination not to give up for good.

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