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Eleven Seconds : A Story of Tragedy, Courage & Triumph

Published in Hardcover by Warner Books (01 January, 1998)

Authors: E. M. Swift and Travis Roy

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Within the 11 seconds that inspired this memoir, Travis Roy realized his dream, then smashed into his nightmare. On an October night in 1995, Roy, a talented young hockey player, skated onto the ice for his varsity debut with Boston University. Eleven fateful seconds later, he was paralyzed from the neck down. Aided by the sure touch of Sports Illustrated hockey writer E.M. Swift, Roy's moving account of his accident and his rehabilitation--confined to a wheelchair, he's gotten some use of his right arm back--avoids the maudlin. Instead, Eleven Seconds is filled with grit, hope, humor, and a thoughtful young man's introspection on the meaning of sports and the adjustments that follow when the ability to play them is taken away.

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One of the best books I have read!

I went to Boston University with Travis and seeing him every day uplifted me because he was so upbeat about life. This books chronicles what none of us ever wish to go through. Travis is a wonderful person who I have come to greatly admire. He has become an idol to me in the fact that I was in a wheelchair for a while after a brain surgery and he was my inspiration. I kept his book by my bedside and said to myself daily "If Travis can do it, so can I." This book is inspiring and not drawn out. If you are remotely interested in sports, hockey, or this story itself, I reccommend you read it. I have a signed copy from Travis himself and have read it numerous times. It's hard to put down once you begin to read it!

Heart breaking and heart warming

I will start off by saying this is not the most well written book. However, what it lacks in style, it more than makes up for with honesty and heart. This is a book that shows all of the anguish, and hope that has come from this story. After reading this, you will believe that Travis Roy is one of the strongest and most inspiring people you could ever know of.

The best part about this book is that Travis freely expressed himself. He was unafraid to show his dispair, his grief, his desire, and his heart. I feel that element makes this different from any other similar story out there.

There were parts where I laughed and parts where I cried. This book made a big impact on me because I was there when Travis has his accident and I saw how the school got together as a community to support him, something which was rare for such a large and varied institution of people.

I higly recommend this book to any sports fan, hockey fan, or anyone who just needs a little inspiration in their life.

amazing

A amazing book,that you dont even need to know alot about hockey to read.

Elements of Linear Algebra

Published in Hardcover by John Wiley & Sons (January, 1974)

Authors: Lowell J. Paige, Thomas A. Slobko, and J. Doan Swift

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Elegey for Anthony Perkins

Published in Digital by Rattapallax ()

Author: Todd Swift

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Bold & Fun

This is an innovative book in an innovative format. The poems are eclectic in range and purpose as Swift displays his formal prowess in some, and his futuristic verve in others. Some of the best pieces in this collection sound like they have been transmitted through a time-weary transistor radio from someplace far in the decadent future. Great poetry, and beautiful electronic design.