Travis roy speaker, keynote, booking agent, bureau. The 11 seconds that drastically changed travis roys life. Dan busler found his way to the travis roy foundation though his childrens love of ice hockey. Marys high school in lynn for the eighth time in nine years. Hockey player who was paralyzed from the neck down in 1995. In 1997, he started the travis roy foundation to help spinal cord injury survivors and fund research for a cure.
Roy s story was chronicled in a book entitled eleven seconds, a firsthand account authored by roy and sports illustrateds e. In particular, his sons interest in travis and the inspiration travis was for him through his book eleven seconds. The story of an athlete whose career was cut short by a devastating injury is sadly all too common, but here it is told with unusual honesty and feeling. Warner books, jul 3, 2014 accident victims 7 pages. Then moments into his first collegiate game as a boston university freshman, a freak accident drove travis into the boards. Lessons learned from the x43a flight research program. The personal tragedy occurred only 11 seconds into his first game, in october 1995. In june, travis paid a personal visit to the weymouth elementary school to accept the generous donation and explain how the funds will help others with spinal cord injuries. Roy was the only bu hockey player to have been honored with a retired number until his former coach, jack parker was given the honor in 2014. I first read this book eight years ago when i met travis roy at a speaking engagement and he gave me a. Eleven seconds in this heartfelt testament to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit, travis roy, who suffered a devastating injury eleven seconds into his first college hockey game, reveals how he has managed to cope after the accident and, with the help of family and friends, overcome tremendous barriers to begin a new life. Travis roy motivational speaker, activist, inspirational author of eleven seconds. Swift, written in the years following roy s accident.
In this heartfelt testament to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit, travis roy, who suffered a devastating injury eleven seconds into his first college hockey game, reveals how he has managed to cope after the accident and, with the help of family and friends, overcome tremendous. Eleven seconds eleven seconds before we start anything. The 11 seconds that drastically changed travis roy s life. Eleven seconds ebook by travis roy 9780446553254 rakuten. In 1997 roy wrote his autobiography with sports illustrateds e.
Buy eleven seconds book online at low prices in india. Today its been exactly 20 years since former boston university hockey player travis roys life was forever changed just 11 seconds into his first shift for the terriers. Swift genre autobiography quote setting thats where i want to get back. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Eleven seconds by travis roy grand central publishing. Travis roy is a powerful motivational speaker and a former college ice hockey player for boston university. Eleven seconds toledo lucas county public library overdrive. Eleven seconds is an inspiring story written about a young mans tragic, heartfelt life.
Oct 29, 2015 e xactly 20 years after the accident that left bu hockey player travis roy paralyzed from the neck down, he was celebrated by the city of boston and by his alma mater. The book eleven seconds is a very interesting and tragic true story about a man named travis roy. The story of an athlete whose career was cut short by a devastating injury. Roy coach parker tobi roy the story takes place throughout. Jun 24, 2016 below is the winning essay, titled eleven seconds, that was submitted to honor the travis roy foundation. Inspired by travis own story, the lifeblood of the travis roy foundation has been the generosity of. In this case, eleven seconds is a true story based on a young man who had his dream cut short due to a tragic accident. On october 20, 1995, just eleven seconds into his firstever shift for the bu hockey team, he slid headfirst into the boards, injuring his fourth and fifth vertebra and leaving him a quadriplegic. Swift is a tragic yet very inspirational story about travis roys freak hockey accident in his first 11 seconds of his first. Most of all, it is the story of one young man who surrendered to no limits and defied all odds, both before and after the tragedy that ended his game. Im not cheating its just that ive already read this book a while ago and i cant remember everything that happens it it. A native of yarmouth, maine he had dreams of playing college hockey.
Im writing an over the summer report on this book, and i need a good summary. Travis roy is the author, as well as the victim, who shares his story about his dream being achieved and crushed in no more than a few seconds. On october 20, 1995 just eleven seconds into his firstever. In this heartfelt testament to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit, travis roy, who suffered a devastating injury eleven seconds into his first college hockey game, reveals how he has managed to cope after the accident and, with the help of family and friends, overcome tremendous barriers to begin a new life. Eleven seconds by roy books, find the lowest price on new, used books, textbooks.
Eleven seconds by roy books, book price comparison at. The book starts out just like a biography of a superstar, like steve yzerman or gordie howes begin. In this heartfelt testament to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit, travis roy, who suffered a devastating injury eleven seconds into his first college hockey game, reveals how. Travis roy recently returned to deliver the senior lecture at st. Its a tragic story of a talented athlete who broke his neck and got paralyzed from the neck down in his very first division one hockey game. One of the most inspiring books that you will ever read. Travis roy, who suffered a devastating injury eleven. If i knew that i was going to be paralyzed for the rest of my life and couldnt play hockey ever again, im not sure i would be able to handle the situation like travis. Twentyyearold roy was eleven seconds into his first collegiate hockey game as a boston university freshman when a crash into the boards broke his neck. Eleven seconds is a thrilling story about the amazing journey of travis roy s life and recovery.
In this heartfelt testament to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit, travis roy, who suffered a devastating injury eleven seconds into his first college hockey game, reveals how he has managed to cope after the accident and, with the help of family and friends, overcome. The travis roy biography, eleven seconds, is a great book for hockey lovers, players, fans, or anybody who likes to read about triumph in the face of tragedy. The title of the book is eleven seconds by travis roy. The title of this book is eleven seconds and it was written by travis roy, e. Eleven fateful seconds later, he was paralyzed from the neck down. I chose this quote as the most important from the novel because it shows travis positive view on his awful situation, which is very inspirational.
This relates to the travis roy story because the story is about hockey but its also it. A story of tragedy, courage, and triumph 98 edition 9780446521888 by travis roy and e. In 1997, roy started a foundation called the travis roy foundation to help spinal cord injury survivors and to fund research into a cure. This story of a young athlete whose career was ended by an accident on the hockey rink is an instance of a premature rush into print. Eleven seconds author travis roy to speak at crotched mountain by gil bliss greenfield nearly 10 years ago, travis roy was a gifted freshman hockey player at boston university when he suffered a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Motivational speaker, activist, inspirational author of eleven seconds. Can someone give me a summary of the book eleven seconds by. Smith is an inspirational story about travis roy, a suffering quadriplegic who had a promised career with the boston university hockey team. Eleven seconds to stop cold a shining career scarcely before it had taken off on the ice. Travis roys story is a story about americas love affair with sports and the people who embrace its neverdie spirit. This book is about a hockey player who grew up in yarmouth, maine.
Katarina witt, born in 1965, still skates professionally. Travis roy was a promising 20yearold hockey star, moments into his first collegiate game as a b. On an october night in 1995, roy, a talented young hockey player, skated onto the ice for his varsity debut with boston university. A story of tragedy, courage, and triumph i would recommend this book to anyone who likes to play or watch hockey or likes reading about how someone overcoming lifes challenges. Within the 11 seconds that inspired this memoir, travis roy realized his dream, then smashed into his nightmare. Swift and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Roy appeared on espn, the boston bruins signed him to a oneday contract, and mayor marty walsh declared october 20 travis roy day in boston. Travis roy, who suffered a devastating injury eleven seconds into his first college hockey game. Absent the scientific education and expertise of the other titles on this list, eleven seconds offers another key element of career improvement.
Buy eleven seconds book online at best prices in india on. Travis roy was a promising twentyyearold hockey star. E m swift presents the personal story of boston university freshman travis roy, who suffered a paralyzing injury while playing his first college hockey game, and the strength and courage he exhibited after the. His life was just beginning as he was getting ready to play. Eleven seconds is the true story of college hockey player travis roy, from the time he was born, to his making first string at bu. Still, despite the tragic and stunning end to his hockey career, roy has refused to be defined entirely by those 11 seconds.
I found this book at barnes and noble, but heard about it through friends who have read this novel. A history of the hyperx program is a sequel to the authors first book on the x43ahyperx project, road to mach 10. Dec 14, 2008 in this heartfelt testament to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit, travis roy, who suffered a devastating injury eleven seconds into his first college hockey game, reveals how he has managed to cope after the accident and, with the help of family and friends, overcome tremendous barriers to begin a new life. After avoiding a check, he hit the boards headfirst and cracked his fourth vertebra just 11 seconds into his collegiate debut with boston university. In this heartfelt testament to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit, travis roy, who suffered a devastating injury eleven. Discount prices on books by travis roy, including titles like travis roy.
The book eleven seconds is a tragedy, courage and triumph story of a young athlete travis roys and his struggle with paralysis from playing in a hockey game. A love story with ekaterina goordeva and eleven seconds with travis roy. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Eleven seconds to stop cold a shining career scarcely before it had take off on the ice. This is a book trailer on 11 seconds by travis roy. Throughout the book you will learn how to look at life and be thankful for what you have. Join facebook to connect with susan hamilton abbate and others you may know.
Assisted by sports illustrated writer swift coauthor of the bestselling my sergei, roy. The haunting title refers to the entire timespan of travis roy. In this heartfelt testament to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit, travis roy, who suffered a devast. After checking a player into the boards down in the dark hallway corner as the game announcer called it, roy went down. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Aug 30, 2009 can someone give me a summary of the book eleven seconds by travis roy. Suggested by adrev masters admin sweet victory as featured in spongebob squarepants. Eleven seconds author travis roy to speak at crotched. Eleven seconds by travis roy overdrive rakuten overdrive. Then moments into his first collegiate game as a boston university freshman, a freak accident drove travis. Swift titled eleven seconds which chronicles his accident, rehabilitation, and perseverance through personal tragedy. I chose this quote as the most important from the novel because it shows travis positive view on. Swift wrote his autobiography, eleven seconds, in 1998. Speaker at the blue chip awards shares message of adversity, resilience and overcoming obstacles to small business owners.
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