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‘Maggie’ Author Motivates Students with ‘Don’t Quit! Use Grit!’ Presentations

April 5, 2018 by Grant Overstake Leave a comment

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"A fine young adult novel about perseverance in sports and in life."
-- KIRKUS REVIEWS

“Girls who play sports and the coaches and families who support them will thoroughly enjoy this warm, uplifting story.”

-- Christine Brennan, USA TODAY

"An inspirational pick for young adult fiction collections."

-- MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

"The world needs more Maggies!"
-- Jolene Frook, Sports Mom

"That one in a thousand books you'll carry with you forever!"
-- M. Wheatley, 16, Florida

"I've probably read it more than 20 times. I will never get tired of reading it over and over again."

-- T. Millsap, 14, Illinois

“Captures the true meaning of a high school athlete.”

– KANSAS HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES JOURNAL (KSHSAA)

“The positive influence this book can have on young athletes is invaluable.”

-- Erica Fraley [Bartolina], US Olympian, Coach of Champions

"Heartwarming and realistic, this book is a winner.”

-- Nancy Julien Kopp, 'Chicken Soup' and 'Guidepost' Contributor

“Captured me cover to cover. I highly recommend it!"

-- Becky Holliday, US Olympian

"Instantly transported me back to my childhood. Will translate to anyone who allows themselves to be young at heart."

-- John Rinkenbaugh, TV Producer, former Kansas boy

"A great story of perseverance, grit, faith, and bouncing back after hardships."

-- Ellie Spain, British Champ and Coach

“Marvelous! Could see this book being popular with masters athletes as well.”

-- Ken Stone, Editor, MastersTrack.Com

"Even non-athletes will find this book captivating. It will touch your heart!"

-- Coach Mark (Doc) Breault, Tailwind Pole Vault Club

"I enthusiastically recommend it!"

-- Barbara Gruener, National School of Character Coach

“Every single person should be able to relate to Maggie."

-- Jeremy Scott, US Olympian

"Well put together and very inspirational!"
-- John Mayor, Olympic Torch-Bearer and British Champion

"This is a wonderful book!"

-- Fran Lewis, Retired Educator, Reviewer

"A well-written tale of epic courage."

-- Kim Ring, Middle School Teacher

“Maggie’s inspirational story will make any girl feel like they can accomplish their dreams."

-- Taylor Marie Swanson, State Champion

"One of the most pure and wholesome young adult books I’ve ever read, appropriate for 4th grade and up. When do you ever find a book like that?”

-- Shannon Clark, Girls Gone Sporty Ambassador

“A beautiful story of triumph through adversity.”

-- Bill Vogrin, Newspaper Columnist

"A story that I think readers of all ages will appreciate."

-- Tracy Million Simmons, Author

"Celebrates the courage to turn tragedy and loss into something positive, and how the determination to master a sport can heal."

-- VAULTER MAGAZINE

"I highly recommend it for all teens, especially those seeking direction during the storm and stress of adolescence."

-- Timothy M. Tays, PhD, Clinical Psychologist

"Getting to know Maggie Steele, her family, and the whole warm and caring community of Grain Valley was a pure delight."

-- Nancy Breth, Author

"Maggie is a real trooper!"

-- Kassy Hordal, Canadian national champ and record holder, U16.

“I loved the book and wish I had written it. That’s about as high a compliment as I can make.”

— Kimbrook Tennal, High School Coach

"A magical story written through the eyes of a teen. Cheers, Grant Overstake, for bringing Maggie to life!"

-- Mark Miranda, Sports Dad

"A great family book, promoting the sport we love!"

-- Coach Joe Dial, Oral Roberts University/Dial Athletics

“Overstake gets everything right about Kansas. It's sweet to read about a land I knew so well.”
-- Diane Wahto, Poet

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