Dennis Byrd and Michael D'Orso | Biography & Memoir

Rise & Walk: The Trial & Triumph of Dennis Byrd

Name: Rise & Walk: The Trial & Triumph of Dennis Byrd
Brand: Fehmerling Books
SKU: 0061092878
Price: 9.00 USD
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ISBN: 9780061092879

Rise & Walk: The Trial & Triumph of Dennis Byrd

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Format: Paperback
Condition: Acceptable
Publisher: Harpercollins (1994)
Genre: Biography & Memoir
ISBN: 9780061092879

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A Devastating On-Field NFL Paralysis Sparks a Miracle Journey of Faith

In 1992, New York Jets defensive end Dennis Byrd suffered a horrific on-field collision that snapped his neck and left him paralyzed from the waist down. Doctors warned he might never walk again, but Byrd refused to accept a life of immobility, drawing strength from his deep evangelical Christian faith and the overwhelming support of his family and teammates.

Written alongside journalist Michael D'Orso, this inspiring sports memoir documents Byrd's intense physical therapy, small neurological breakthroughs, and his triumphant return to walk unassisted onto the field at Giants Stadium.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Dennis Byrd shares raw emotional vulnerability, medical resilience, and unwavering spiritual conviction. A deeply moving sports biography for football fans, readers facing physical rehabilitation, and Christian memoir lovers.

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