Gracefully Broken: A Hall of Famer's True Story

by Walter Jordan

Overview

Inside the pages of this book, you'll experience the inspirational true story of Hall-of-Famer basketball player Walter Jordan. Enjoy the fast-paced journey from the inner-city where Walter was raised to his days as a champion high school basketball player, NCAA all-star at Purdue University, and then for the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. Walter's story doesn't end there! Despite his many highs and lows, he maintained a positive servant attitude toward everybody he met. His resilient and consistent manner makes him one of the most approachable persons you'll ever meet. In this book, Walter documents his amazing humbling experienced, faith, his family, his strength, courage, and determination. As a servant and overcomer, he pours his heart out in hopes of inspiring others. His PASSION and COMPASSION enable him to see the unseen and hear the unheard! You'll discover: See potential and the best in other people. Make yourself approachable and accessible to those in need. Find perseverance within yourself. Stay motivated and full of faith. Know who God says you are. Lean not to your own understanding.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781950948840
Publisher:	Freiling Publishing
Publication date:	06/16/2021
Pages:	162
Sales rank:	810,064
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.37(d)

About the Author

Walter Jordan is a mentor, popular speaker, coach, trainer, and founder/CEO of Impacting Our Youth, Inc. and Team Impact Hoops, Inc. Founder and Director of the "Parade of Stars," an annual NBA sanctioned benefit all-star basketball game featuring players including Isaiah Thomas, Dominique Wilkins, Ron Harper, Scott Skiles, Scooter McCray, Wes Matthews, Chuck Person, Jerry Sichting, Shawn Kemp, Rodney McCray, Herb William, Coach Gene Keady, and many others. He is most proud of the fact that he has helped well over one hundred kids find their college homes, many of whom have earned athletic and academic scholarships.

Table of Contents

Foreword Charles Jordan ix

Chapter 1 How in the Hell Did I Get Here?! 11

Chapter 2 312 East Masterson Street 15

Chapter 3 The Layup Line 19

Chapter 4 The Comedy Squad 23

Chapter 5 Seeds of Greatness 27

Chapter 6 Compete 35

Chapter 7 Dreaming of Being a Tiger 39

Chapter 8 Imbued with Her Spirit-Mama 43

Chapter 9 Remember the Bruins 49

Chapter 10 Broken Heart to Champions 63

Chapter 11 It's Raining Blessings 77

Chapter 12 Winning and Lessons 83

Chapter 13 Ouch! 97

Chapter 14 Perseverance! 103

Chapter 15 Community Servant 113

Chapter 16 No Big Fish 123

Chapter 17 Next Play 129

Chapter 18 Devastation 145

Chapter 19 Walt's Celebration of Life 151

Chapter 20 The Fool, the Victim, the Kingdom 157