{"product_id":"the-novel-wrestler-paperback","title":"The Novel Wrestler - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBill Welker Edd\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Novel Wrestler\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy: Bill Welker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Novel Wrestler\u003c\/em\u003e is a unique narrative about a very creative adolescent who faces the various aspects of growing up and the realities of life. It vividly demonstrates to the reader that one's true character is defined by how he responds to adversity, both on and off the wrestling mat.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Rob Koll, NCAA Champion, Head Wrestling Coach at Stanford University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTommy St. Clair was a child prodigy in the literary field and a bestselling author before reaching high school. Tommy also loved the sport of wrestling. His father and older brother were state champions. A student of the game, Tommy strived to accomplish the same goal. It never happened. He lacked the mental and physical toughness his father and brother possessed. That all changed when Tommy's life was turned upside down. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Novel Wrestler\u003c\/em\u003e will capture the hearts and souls of those who have traveled similar paths in life. You will be amused, you will cry, and the ending will take you completely by surprise. Without question, readers will be intrigued with Tommy's \"coming-of-age\" decisions and how he handles life's disappointments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn award-winning educator and one of the country's foremost authorities on Folkstyle wrestling, Bill Welker, EdD, has published a national best-seller, \u003cem\u003eThe Wrestling Drill Book\u003c\/em\u003e, a DVD, and hundreds of articles on the mat sport since 1974. Most recently, his memoirs, \u003cem\u003eThe Sparrow's Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e, and his first novel, \u003cem\u003eA Wrestler's Curse\u003c\/em\u003e, were declared winners in the sports category by the Beverly Hills Book Awards judges. All his books can be viewed at www.billwelkerwrestling.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA former Pennsylvania State Champion, Welker is a member of five wrestling halls of fame, including the Pennsylvania Wrestling Hall of Fame, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (West Virginia Chapter), and the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. He has been selected twice as the National Wrestling Sportswriter of the Year by \u003cem\u003eWrestling USA Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 148\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 20, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42120122794119,"sku":"9781637644690","price":15.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/55c3b74e5d9a4e375668594b5473602c.webp?v=1732545306","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-novel-wrestler-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}