Get ready to laugh, cry, smile and think.Twenty-six years ago, my goal and mission in life was to win a New York State Wrestling Championship.I committed myself to a lifestyle and made the sacrifices.I put in the time. I had the hunger, the desire, and the determination, but I came up short.For many years, after I graduated it seemed like I got nothing out of my six years of total dedication to the sport. That the trade-off of what I gave and what I got in return to this sport was way out of whack.I hated wrestling for it.To put every ounce of your soul into something and to get nothing out of it in return was beyond my comprehension and I just could not justify it in my head.Until I had adversity in my life.And slowly but surely, I started realizing how much the sport of wrestling has given back to me.Much more than I ever knew.Dan Gable famously said, "Once you've wrestled, everything else in life is easier."I would take it one step further and say, "Because I've wrestled, some things in life are possible." "6 Minutes Wrestling with Life" is much more than a wrestling book.It is a book on life, love, loss and belief.They don't call it the greatest sport on earth for no reason. It just took me 26 years to understand why.Get ready to laugh, cry, smile and think...Truly Inspirational.You will never look at life the same way again.Every Breath Is Gold Trilogy 6 Minutes Wrestling with Life - Book 1Again - Book 2Your Soul Knows - Book 3

A riveting, emotional story of one wrestling family's refusal to give up, to be able to endure tremendous emotional pain, and to keep moving forward toward achieving their ultimate goal: to care for and to cure their daughter Jessica, who as a normal 18-year-old college student, has suddenly been placed in a medically induced coma, and to continue to live and love life.

I have never read such an inspirational book in my life. Robin (Top 500 Reviewer)This book has changed the way I look at life.ChristineThis book is nothing short of incredible. It will make you laugh, cry, scream, smile and think. It will make you think differently than you have ever thought before.SteveNothing short of brilliant.JoanneMuch more than a wrestling book. It is a book about life, dedication and belief.MattIt is about truth, hard work, family, commitment, humility, perseverance and everything in between. TomBuckle your seatbelt for an absolute emotional roller coaster ride.Pete If this book doesn't have you reevaluating your priorities, resiliency and commitment to your family, then check your pulse.PaulSimply the best book that I have ever read. It will inspire every person who reads it to dig deep for their greatness. CarlaIt is about living life with exceptional purpose and infinite possibility.PrestonAuthor JohnA Passaro will teach you, show you, beg you and ultimately force you to look at life from a new perspective.SteveHad me laughing one minute, and in tears the next.KerriIt makes you want to be a better person.ChrisJohn P, you are the real life John Q. I am forever touched by this book. NicoleThis book was a phenomenal read with a great message...Encouraging, uplifting and inspiring.BrandonIt is a quick read, but make sure to block out 3 hours or so because you won't be able to stop reading it.MattEach chapter is better and better, you can't put it down.Sadness, strength, desire, love, hope and the will to keep going...It has it all.Angela I have read it twice and intend to read it again.PeteI got a whole different perspective on life after reading this book.CaroleThis book is a "Manifesto on Life."JoeBeyond Inspiring.GinaI had so many feeling reading this book - it was incredible. Simply an amazing and inspirational read.MariaThis book is intense and hard to put down.VinceDThis book is an inspiration to anybody who has a family and would move heaven and earth to save them if they were in trouble.RalphInspired me to live every day.JasonJohnA has made me believe again.JulianneThis is the type of book that you want to give to others.RobinI do not believe that there is one person who wouldn't benefit from this book.Do yourself a favor and buy a copy for yourself and one for a friend.You will not regret it and your friend will love you for it.Dina*********An emotionally riveting story of one family's refusal to give up, to keep moving forward under tremendous emotional pain and astronomical odds.Twenty-six years ago, JohnA's goal and mission in life was to win a New York State Wrestling Championship. He committed himself to a lifestyle, made the sacrifices, put in the time, starved himself and even shaved his head; he had the hunger, the desire and the determination.But he came up short. For many years it seemed like he did not get a fair exchange for his total dedication to the sport. That the trade off of what he gave and what he got in return to the sport of wrestling was way out of whack. Until he had extreme adversity in his life.And slowly but surely, JohnA started to realize how much the sport of wrestling actually gave back to him. Much more than he ever knew.The sport of wrestling provided JohnA with a much greater reward than the one that he sought - To stand on a podium for a few seconds. It provided him with a way to live life.A belief system that he would use to help him win his ultimate battle. To save his daughter, his family and his love for life.

Coping with the loss of a loved one is perhaps the most difficult and devastating challenge any of us face in our lifetime. The grief you feel hurts more than physical pain. And yet, somehow, life is still going on around you. Is it even possible to survive, let alone thrive, after such grief and loss? In this book, Shawn Doyle shares his heart-wrenching personal story of bereavement to supply you with the tools, tips, and techniques for dealing with loss and grief on an hourly, daily, and weekly basis. This is not a predictable five stages of grief book. As a corporate trainer, Shawn helps people work through processes everyday. He wrote this book to help you: Expose myths and misinformation about grief Know what to expect (reactions, funerals, finances, legal matters) Get assurance and hope Evaluate your life Cope with grieving and healing Consider society’s rules about grieving Make sound decisions Identify resources Start planning Take care of yourself Design your new life

Revelations of a Real Man (or Woman) is a short jaunt through the life of a man who has gained introspective on the choices he's made as a son, brother, father, and husband. Some decisions bolstered his future, while others left his growth stagnant. This book will give you, the reader, insight on how God is still in the miracle-making business despite our many shortcomings. The author traverses through the quandary of losing a loved one, divorce, amputation, parenting, and even finding love. While on this journey, the author learns that God's infinite wisdom is the driving force behind his life's mission. At the conclusion of each chapter is a "Character Challenge." These challenges allow readers to transfer their thoughts on paper relevant to the theme of the moment, whether it is gifts you possess to help others, mistakes you have made and overcame, or recovery from a lingering illness. Sharing similar experiences is a unique feature of the book that grants a level of commonality between author and reader. Revelations of a Real Man is chock-full of quotes and scriptures designed to illuminate the darkness that encompasses our lives periodically and brings all into God's magnificent light. It is an easy read that resonates with every genre, walk of life, and level of faith.

Maintain your focus, your productivity, and your sanity in the contemporary fundraising environment In Focused Fundraising: How to Raise Your Sights and Overcome Overload, accomplished nonprofit management strategists and leaders Christopher Cannon and Michael Felberbaum deliver a must-read combination of the latest mindfulness techniques and operational strategies that will equip you to succeed in an increasingly chaotic, noisy, and confusing fundraising environment. You’ll find concrete strategies to navigate the challenges of modern fundraising, including technology changes, scarce resources, and shifting donor expectations. In the book, you’ll also find: Hands-on skills for sharpening your focus while those around you are giving in to endless distractions An insightful combination of big-picture views and micro-considerations that offer a practical roadmap to set and stick with your priorities Practical applications of tried and true mindfulness and nonprofit strategy research that you can implement immediately in your organization An essential, desk-side resource for nonprofit board members, managers, leaders, and team members, Focused Fundraising is a one-of-a-kind toolbox designed to help you tackle the challenges you face every day.

Get ready to laugh, cry, smile and think. There is a club in this world you do not join knowingly. One day you are just a member. It is "The Life-Changing Events Club." The fee to join the club is hurt beyond belief, payable in full, up front, for a lifetime membership. The benefit of the club is a newfound perspective on life, and a deep understanding that you may not be happy about your current situation, but you can be happy in your current situation. The club does not provide a directory of its members, but when you look into a member's eye, you can tell that they, too, are part of the club. Members are allowed to exchange brief eye contact that says, "I didn't know." Being a member of this club is the last thing anyone intentionally wants in their life. Being a member of this club is the best thing that ever happens to a person in their life, and there is not a person who would ever give up their membership. If you look and know what you are looking for, you can spot the clubs members. They are the ones who perform a random act of kindness; people who do something for someone who can never repay them. They are the people spreading joy and optimism and lifting people's spirits even when their own heart has been broken. I have paid my dues. My lifetime membership arrived today. Not by mail, but by a profound inner feeling I cannot describe. It is the best club I never wanted to be part of. But I am - for life. Here is my story. Twenty-six years ago, my mission in life was to win a New York State Wrestling Championship. I committed myself to a lifestyle; I made the sacrifices, put in the time, starved myself, I even shaved my head. I had the hunger, the desire, and the determination, but I came up short. For many years, after I graduated it seemed like I got nothing out of my six years of total dedication to the sport. That the trade-off of what I gave and what I got in return to this sport was way out of whack. I hated wrestling for it. To put every ounce of your soul into achieving a goal and to get nothing out of it in return was beyond my comprehension and I just could not justify it in my head. Until I had adversity in my life. And slowly but surely, I started realizing how much the sport of wrestling has given back to me. Much more than I ever knew. Every Breath is Gold is much more than a wrestling book. It is an inspirational book on life, love, loss and belief. You will never look at life the same way again. Every Breath Is Gold - Includes 3 Memoirs: * 6 Minutes Wrestling With Life (Book 1) * Again (Book 2) * Your Soul Knows (Book 3)