Get in the Game, Kevin Atlas
Get in the Game, Kevin Atlas
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Get in the Game
Nothing Missing: You Have Everything Needed to Succeed

Author: Kevin Atlas

Narrator: Adam Verner

Unabridged: 3 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Worthy Books

Published: 02/25/2020


Synopsis

Be inspired by the story of Kevin Atlas (formerly Laue), whose faith and perseverance helped him become an NCAA Division I basketball player, despite being born with only one arm.
Even before entering the world, Kevin Atlas was a fighter. He should have died in childbirth, as the umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck twice, but he survived because his left arm was in the middle of it, allowing blood to flow to his brain. But since circulation was cut off in that arm, he was born with his left arm ending just below his elbow.
GET IN THE GAME is Kevin's story of transformation: Moving from anger to joy. From embarrassment to confidence. From the sidelines and wishing his life was different to getting in the game and showing who he is. Kevin's arduous journey to earning a scholarship to Manhattan College in New York City and becoming the first NCAA Division I basketball player missing a limb has given him keen insights to help anyone who feels trapped and defeated by less-than-perfect circumstances, whether physical, mental, or environmental.
Kevin doesn't encourage readers to simply accept and live with their challenges, hurts, and losses. He spurs them on to believe any weakness can, in reality, become the one thing that propels them to achieve their greatest potential. As Kevin has learned throughout his life, you can't win if you don't get in the game!

Reviews

Goodreads review by Andrew on February 11, 2020

In Get in the Game, Kevin Atlas has written a book about how he dealt with living with a disability and how he made a decision to get in the game of life and to keep playing on. He was born without a left or forearm on Friday, April 13, 1990. The umbilical cord wrapped around his neck and as a baby,......more

Goodreads review by Joan on February 29, 2020

Kevin was born missing the lower part of his left arm. The umbilical cord had wrapped around his neck but, still in the womb, he had an arm between the cord and his neck. That probably saved his live yet left him with only a nub below his elbow. He shares the embarrassment he experienced as a child,......more

Goodreads review by Jane on March 15, 2020

Kevin Atlas appears to be an excellent role model for those with disabilities. He learned how to overcome his disability (having only one hand) and become the first player missing a limb to play Division I basketball. Kevin Atlas has become a motivational speaker and Get in the Game is one of his wa......more

Goodreads review by Oak on March 09, 2020

Kevin Atlas is missing a limb, but he didn't let that stop him from playing NCAA Division I basketball. In Atlas’ motivational book, Get in the Game: Nothing Missing: You Have Everything Needed to Succeed, he encourages readers to go for their goals and be their best selves, while telling the story......more

Goodreads review by Lance on February 25, 2020

I enjoyed this inspiring book about a guy born with one arm and made it to play in Division 1 Basketball. The author's honesty and encouragement shines through this book, which is not just for sports fans , but anyone that needs a feel good boost in life. This is from a Christian publisher, but does......more


Quotes

Kevin's remarkable and perfectly told story will make you laugh, cry, and think.—BILL WALTON, NBA Hall Of Fame Player & Sportscaster

Kevin's ability to overcome adversity is a testament to his character, and I admire his strong spirit and resolve. Kevin's dedicated efforts are setting a fine example for people across America.—President George W. Bush