The profoundly affecting story of the former Rutgers defensive tackle who was left paralyzed after a devastating football accident, and how his faith, positive outlook, and motto Believe inspire legions of fans and guide him in his quest to walk again.
A year after the accident, the nation watched as he led his Rutgers teammates onto the field in his wheelchair..
Five weeks later, he astonished them by drawing breath on his own.
Doctors said that he would never again breathe without a ventilator.
In this moving memoir, Eric tells the uplifting story of how he is rebuilding his future with faith.
The months to come would be a long, grueling, and emotional road to recovery but also a remarkable, transformative journey--one so profound that Eric would call the time since his accident the best years of his life.
On October 16, 2010, during a college football game against Army, a crushing tackle left Rutgers defensive lineman Eric Legrand paralyzed from the neck down.
The profoundly affecting story of the former Rutgers defensive tackle who was left paralyzed after a devastating football accident, and how his faith, positive outlook, and motto Believe inspire legions of fans and guide him in his quest to walk again
