More Than a Game

Publisher Marketing: Baseball is a funny game. In one way or another, it was also Jack Bosen's life. Growing up as a pitcher, Jack found comfort in a faith filled family and on the pitcher's mound. With his father's guidance, Jack learned the discipline necessary to compete. Because of the example set at home, Jack also learned the value of believing. Until the pillars in his life were taken. He lost his mother at age 11 and his father to cancer as a senior in high school. It was his father that kept Jack holding on to his faith after his mom passed and when he lost the strongest man in his life, his faith was buried that day as well. Jack was better than most pitchers. In fact, his work and drive earned him a selection in the major league draft. Through the trials and challenges of minor league baseball, Jack pressed on. And then, as every ball player dreams, he got the call. His record would say he didn't deserve this chance, but injuries forced the team to bring him up to the majors. Then, while he was on the mound, living his dream, it all crashed around him. Jack Bosen suffered a freak stroke right in the middle of pitching in a big league game! Through flashbacks, we see Jack develop his strength, rekindle his faith, and ultimately become the man who makes a real difference through his new found determination. No longer able to walk, let alone pitch, Jack takes on coaching a Little League team at the field that will be dedicated to his father on opening day. He is asked to speak to the small crowd of parents and former players who knew his dad. He wants to make this a special day and show all of them what faith can really accomplish. The real lesson occurs when Jack marries and has a son of his own. In a moment like many parents face in today's economy, Jack Bosen discovers the real lesson his father taught him years ago. Life's rewards come to you when you live it by putting others first. Like the seasons passing each year, the foundation of faith remains. While sometimes it must be rediscovered, it was there when it was needed. Contributor Bio:  Fuhrman, John Diana Lee Nelson - An inspiring, courageous and compassionate leader, has spent her life developing a determined and passionate desire to motivate and coach others to success. Whether managing a disaster recovery team at New York's - Ground Zero site, assisting the New York Knicks and other athletes as a nationally recognized Sport's Massage Therapist, training and managing a team of environmental scientists who labored at the Katrina disaster, or utilizing her insurance licensing credentials to envision and develop a program for an industry leader in on-line safety training which helps save worker's lives on construction sites while also helping companies lower their total cost of risk, there has always existed a common thread; a visionary whose main motivation has been to positively impact and improve the life of others. Diana is also the daughter of Andrew DeMammos. John Fuhrman is an author and speaker. His previous books deal with personal development. His work has taken him around the world to speak and train individuals and businesses to reach their maximum potential. Since 1996 he has reached over 1.5 million people through his books and programs. In addition, he has had the privilege of being friends with Ms. Nelson for decades.