I was thrilled to get a chance to read this book. As a lifetime Steelers Fan I have been following Ryan Shazier for years. What an inspiring story ! It was well written, and just a very inspiring story. I will definitely recommend. this to my patrons

First, I want to thank Ryan Shazier, Larry Platt, Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Books and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

Ryan Shazier is incredibly brave to open up and share his truly inspirational story in Walking Miracle. Ryan was an outstanding pro bowl football player until a routine tackle rendered him a paraplegic. In a split second his career was over. What was he going to do, give up and resign himself to living the rest of his life in a wheelchair? No. He was going to confront his devastating handicap and overcome it.

Ryan dedicates this book to his love Michelle; his motivation R.J and Lyon; and his parents for showing him the way. He is so grateful for the Pittsburgh Steelers and his teammates throughout the years.

Henry Sene Yee did a great job with designing the cover.

I was very interested in reading this book as my Brother-In-Law Andy suffered a spinal cord Injury that left him a quadriplegic.

There was a quote in the book that made me tear up as it made me think of my Brother-in-Law. “Keep the faith. And work hard. Every spinal cord injury is different. None are alike. You can’t listen to doctors who say you’ll never walk again. They don’t know.

Being from Buffalo, NY I recalled all too well Buffalo Bills’ Kevin Everett and how he suffered a fracture and dislocated his cervical spine. With months of intense therapy he too was able to walk again.

Ryan and I share something in common as we both were diagnosed with Scoliosis. I loved how he wouldn’t give up even though doctor’s said this diagnosis would ruin his career. I commend him for using the body sculpting contraption as it sounds uncomfortable.

My heart was happy reading Ryan and Michelle’s beautiful love story! Ryan shares many pictures in this book, including a beautiful picture of his wedding day. Michelle looked absolutely stunning and I loved the pink tuxedos on Ryan, R.J and Lyon.

Ryan shares many of his football experiences in Walking Miracle.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of Walking Miracle by Ryan Shazier that I read and reviewed.
I am a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan and I was watching the game the night Ryan Shazier was hurt and reading this book and learning how he dealt with his spinal injury and finally made the decision to retire was fascinating. The journey that he took and what he overcame and the courage he had to finally walk away from the game he loved gave fans and readers an insight into what a strong an inspirational man Shazier is.
I am giving Walking Miracle five out of five stars.