The Upset: Life (Sports), Death...and the Legacy We Leave in the Middle
Author | : Tyler Trent |
Publisher | : Core Media Group, Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 254 |
Release | : 2019-03-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 1732370168 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781732370166 |
Rating | : 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: October 20, 2018, was just another normal Saturday in college football"€" - or so it seemed. Amid all the matchups discussed on ESPN that day, it was a special video featuring the harrowing story of Tyler Trent"€" - along with his bold, yet accurate, prediction that Purdue would upset Ohio State"€ - "that captured the hearts of millions. The Upset chronicles so much more than just an inspiring battle against the seemingly impossible opponent of osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. A brilliant young statistician and sportswriter, Tyler faced his own mortality, and his life reflects the remarkable eternal upset only experienced in faith, family, and authentic community.