Resilience: Faith, Focus, Triumph | 
 enlarge | Authors: Alonzo Mourning, Dan Wetzel
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 7423
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
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Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 5.7 x 1.2
ISBN: 0345507010
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.323092
EAN: 9780345507013
ASIN: 0345507010
Publication Date: September 30, 2008
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Resilience. It’s not just the title of Alonzo Mourning’s stirring memoir; it’s the stuff he’s made of. Whether petitioning himself into foster care as an eleven-year-old, tirelessly studying his way onto the dean’s list at Georgetown University, making it as an all-star center in the NBA, or returning to peak form after organ-transplant surgery, Mourning has shown enormous inner strength. His faith, his determination, and his courage are what have driven and sustained him throughout his extraordinary life.
In 2000, Mourning was on top of the world: He had a fat new contract, an Olympic gold medal, and a second beautiful child–all that and the fame and wealth he had earned playing the game he loved. But in September of that year, he was diagnosed with a rare and fatal kidney disease. Over the next couple of years, as his health faltered, he retired, unretired, and retired again–and sought to make sense of the rest of his life.
Finally in 2003, after a frantic search for a donor match, Mourning had a new kidney and a new outlook. He vowed to make this second chance count by dedicating his life to others. He resolved that he would consider the disease a blessing, a revelation of God’s plan for him.
Although he battled his way back to the NBA, winning a championship with the Miami Heat in 2006, Mourning believed that the most important and fulfilling part of his life still lay ahead. Basketball, it turned out, was just the vehicle that would allow him to devote his talents and energies to a greater cause.
Alonzo Mourning’s return to basketball glory, already familiar to sports fans and non-sports fans alike, has inspired millions of patients suffering from kidney disease and living with dialysis, as well as organ donors around the world. By sharing his experiences of the physical, emotional, and spiritual roller coaster of illness and recovery, Mourning hopes to deliver a message of faith and fire, hurdles and hope, trust and triumph. Resilience is a story about the meaningful everyday lessons that he longs to share and about the things that truly matter in life.
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Inspiration and courage November 19, 2008
I saw an interview with Alonzo Mourning during a showing of the 700 Club, and was impressed with his unwavering faith during his great physical trail with his health. His approach to his struggle with kidney disease is one with tremendous dignity and determination. For those of us who have the times in our lives when our belief and faith is in question, and you may wonder if you can continue, this is the book to assist you on the journey. The real joy for me is that when you make the purchase of this book, a portion of the proceeds goes to the Kidney Foundation to help others who are dealing with kidney disease. Way to go, Alonzo! : )
Resilience: Faith, Focus, Triumph November 11, 2008
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Excellent book. Alonzo has truly survived a turmoil life and came out of it a Great person. So glad his shared his story. Would recommend this book highly.
A Magnificent Testament of Courage, Faith and Truimph November 2, 2008
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Alonso Mournings is a true hero on a compelling journey of courage, faith and being of service to others. HIs book Resislence is a must read that inspires and motivates the reader to to find their own courage. His honesty allows us a glimpse inside of this sports icon, to see his heart, to know his fears, and to see his humaness. Resislence was ne of the best books of the year.
Excellent Read October 21, 2008
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I am a BIG fan of ZO and has been since his playing days at Georgetown. I can follow the book easily when talking about his earlier days in DC as I was born and raised there and know some of the events and people that he mentions in the book. He is an awesome man and I had the chance to meet him a couple of years ago and he is a very friendly, easy going individual and has come a long way. This is an excellent read and I almost finished it in one day. I recommend this book to all.
Wonderful Book October 20, 2008
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I have always liked Alonzo Mourning as a basketball player. I now have new found respect for a guy I already thought was top of the class in the NBA. After reading this wonderful book, I have a new found respect and I like him even more. I love how he is such a family man and his family and God comes first. He is a great role model for not just his son, but for many young men who look up to the NBA stars and want to be just like them. I just hope that a fraction of our young men, turn out half as a wonderful human being as Alonzo is. This book made me laugh, made me cry, made me happy and made me upset. I felt that I was right along every good and bad thing that happened to him. I just loved reading each page and hated to get to the end. Keep up the great work that you have started Zo.
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