Intestinal Fortitude

<p>Part autobiographical and part expose <em>Intestinal Fortitude </em>weaves Earl Llewellyn Goldmann's battles with physical injury alcohol abuse depression and recovery even as he succeeds as a basketball standout teacher and coach.</p><p><br></p><p>In this compassionate and moving memoir of vignettes Earl reveals how a not-so-ordinary young man with great potential from a small town on the Oregon Coast faced repeated trauma and stress in his life. His brave truthful and detailed stories address head-on the implications of alcohol an unhappy marriage and tragic loss in his college years. His stories flow into our hearts and souls as we experience his unflinching optimism during a search for his identity through sports.</p><p><br></p><p>Earl proves that a strong man with resilience perseverance and gratitude can find himself in a place of immense pride in his sobriety family and life journey. His self-reflection and wisdom a beacon of hope for all of us create this must-read for anyone asking questions about their life's purpose.</p>