Journey From Jacksonville
Ken Norton
Imagine yourself transfixed into a totally strange, unfamiliar and
non-controlling environment-an environment whose only sound is
the constant din of a machine attached to your body. An environment
so foreign with malodorous, strange smells and barren, plain
blanched walls. Your once Adonis-like physique now captive to an
audience not of adoring, envious fans but a steady parade of
white-clad staff with whom your only communication is with a hand
signal or nod. Such is the journey of Ken Norton's transformation
from the cocky, self-assured and formidable world champion from
Jacksonville, Illinois to a patient in great need of attention. The story
of Norton's journey-his physical and mental readjustment and his will
to persevere and overcome and win again will inspire anyone who
has had to cope with sudden and catastrophic challenges. It is a story
not only of hope and overcoming life's ultimate challenges but also a
spiritual journey of a man who found himself and in turn touched the
lives of others.
non-controlling environment-an environment whose only sound is
the constant din of a machine attached to your body. An environment
so foreign with malodorous, strange smells and barren, plain
blanched walls. Your once Adonis-like physique now captive to an
audience not of adoring, envious fans but a steady parade of
white-clad staff with whom your only communication is with a hand
signal or nod. Such is the journey of Ken Norton's transformation
from the cocky, self-assured and formidable world champion from
Jacksonville, Illinois to a patient in great need of attention. The story
of Norton's journey-his physical and mental readjustment and his will
to persevere and overcome and win again will inspire anyone who
has had to cope with sudden and catastrophic challenges. It is a story
not only of hope and overcoming life's ultimate challenges but also a
spiritual journey of a man who found himself and in turn touched the
lives of others.
by Ken Norton, John V Amodeo,
Donald Hennessey Jr.
Donald Hennessey Jr.
BELIEVE
