We're Good: The Power of Faith, Hope, and Determination

Pay with

About We're Good: The Power Of Faith, Hope, And

Product Description We’re Good is an inspiring story about a well-rounded teenage athlete whose life changed in the blink of an eye. Chris O’Brien innocently dove into the ocean, hit a sandbar, and was instantly paralyzed. Going from a D-1 athlete to quadriplegic at eighteen years old is life changing. Chris was a swimmer, sailor, and student in college going about life before the accident. First time author, Meg Keeshan McGovern, has beautifully captured the pathos that accompanies a family tragedy and illustrates how it can become triumph for all. Through narrative and personal stories she guides the reader through the various stages of grief, denial, anger, therapy and devotion that this one family went through to emerge on the other side stronger and full of more promise than ever. Review " We're Good is the poignant, true story of Chris O'Brien's long days fighting to regain his strength and independence. A quadriplegic, his tale is one of tremendous tenacity. Swimmers, sailors, as well as those who are not captivated by the pull of the ocean will be engaged by this memoir. It 'took a village' to help him fight through the pain. Friends and family stayed the course and have shared their thoughts and feelings in We're Good. His overriding optimism helped care givers make it through the tough times. O'Brien's good humor was and is infectious." Mims Cushing Book review, The Florida Times-Union From the Back Cover "I was told I'd never use my arms again.  I can use my arms a bit.  I was told I'd never feel my legs or move them again. I can feel them, and I am beginning to have muscle movement.  I was told that I'd never walk again. But, I will walk again in this lifetime." About the Author Meg Keeshan McGovern spent seven years in advertising and marketing after graduating from college.  Upon earning a Masters in Education, she went on to become an elementary education teacher.  With 20 years of experience in education and now an author, Meg is currently a Language Arts teacher, teaching all genres of writing but also helping middle school students write as a tool to express themselves and find their voice. Meg is involved in curriculum writing and planning and has attended Columbia University's Teachers College Writing Institutes. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators. While We're Good is her first nonfiction memoir to be published, she has other work in progress.