On october 20, 1995 just eleven seconds into his firstever shift for boston university mens ice hockey team a 20yearold roy slid headfirst into the boards. Grand central publishing 240 pages i found this book at barnes and noble, but heard about it through friends who have read this novel. This book was a biography about the famous hockey player travis roy. It was on the summer reading list at hamiltonwenham. Assisted by sports illustrated writer swift coauthor of the bestselling my sergei, roy. Eleven seconds joey bach malik gadjigo eleven seconds, by travis roy publisher. Eleven seconds is the true story of college hockey player travis roy, from the time he was born, to his making first string at bu. Take a look inside travis roy s book, eleven seconds, with excerpts from. Within the 11 seconds that inspired this memoir, travis roy realized his. Eleven seconds to stop cold a shining career scarcely before it had take off on the ice. Swift genre autobiography quote setting thats where i want to get back. Still, despite the tragic and stunning end to his hockey career, roy has refused to be defined entirely by those 11 seconds.
He took his greatest tragedy and fueled himself to start a foundation that helps others who had been injured permanently from the sport of hockey. Eleven seconds in this heartfelt testament to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit, travis roy, who suffered a devastating injury eleven seconds into his first college hockey game, reveals how he has managed to cope after the accident and, with the help of family and friends, overcome tremendous barriers to begin a new life. Eleven seconds to stop cold a shining career scarcely before it had taken off on the ice. Biography and booking information for travis roy, former boston university mens hockey player. He has always been committed ever since he was in grade school. Assisted by sports illustrated writer swift coauthor of the bestselling my sergei, roy describes his growingup years as the son of a hockey coach in maine and his fierce love of the sport that dominated his life from an early age.
On an october night in 1995, roy, a talented young hockey player, skated onto the ice for his varsity debut with boston university. Jul 03, 2014 in this heartfelt testament to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit, travis roy, who suffered a devastating injury eleven seconds into his first college hockey game, reveals how he has managed to cope after the accident and, with the help of family and friends, overcome tremendous barriers to begin a new life. Sep 27, 2011 this is a book trailer on 11 seconds by travis roy. On stage, dressed in khakis, a terrierred tie, and a suit coat, roy reflected on his life.
Some of the worst accidents happen in the fastest time. A new englander born and raised in maine he has always been a great hockey player all through his life. Take a look inside travis roys book, eleven seconds, with excerpts from. Roy s story was chronicled in a book entitled eleven seconds, a firsthand account authored by roy and sports illustrateds e. Within the 11 seconds that inspired this memoir, travis roy realized his dream, then smashed into his nightmare. Travis roy was a promising 20yearold hockey star, moments into his first collegiate game as a b. The book starts out just like a biography of a superstar, like steve yzerman or gordie howes begin. Soon after maine native travis roy at left, with mindy graduated from boston university in 2000 and decided to stay in the area, he moved into a beautiful back bay building with a striking stone stairway and lovely lobby, complete with 24hour concierge.
The 11 seconds that drastically changed travis roys life. Apr 12, 2018 stratham eighthgrader ella price had two words to describe hearing travis roy speak to her class last week at the cooperative middle school. Books tragic tale spurs fundraiser by hamiltonwenham. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. May 01, 2004 travis roy, a former collegiate hockey player, wrote his tragic story in a book called eleven seconds.
One eight grade student made a book trailer about the book 11 seconds about travis roy. Today, as a quadriplegic, travis is making great strides in helping others establish values, respect and pride. Jun 04, 2009 eleven seconds, by travis roy publisher. Travis has always had a dream to go and play division i hockey. Swift is an inspirationally emotional journey of a tragic accident in the first 11 seconds of young travis s first boston university game. In addition to his work with the foundation, travis roy is a popular motivational speaker and makes frequent appearances in and around new england and across the country. Im trying to think of a moviemovie scene and all i can remember is a kid that is saying our lord in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Twentyyearold roy was eleven seconds into his first collegiate hockey game as a boston university freshman when a crash into the boards broke his neck. Roys story was chronicled in a book entitled eleven seconds, a firsthand account authored by roy and sports illustrateds e. Can someone give me a summary of the book eleven seconds. Can someone give me a summary of the book eleven seconds by travis roy. After checking a player into the boards down in the dark hallway corner as the game announcer called it, roy went down. Then tragedy struck roy in the first 11 seconds of his first game, and his life turned upside down.
In this case, eleven seconds is a true story based on a young man who had his dream cut short due to a tragic accident. Then moments into his first collegiate game as a boston university freshman, a freak accident drove travis. Throughout his life as a child, travis went through multiple life lessons from the people around him. In addition to his work with the foundation, travis roy is a popular motivational speaker and makes frequent appearances in and around new england and across the. Oct 29, 2015 roy appeared on espn, the boston bruins signed him to a oneday contract, and bostons mayor declared october 20 travis roy day. Swift that explains the life of travis roy as a child, his terrible accident, and his road to recovery afterwards. Roy is very inspiring when he talks about living completely helpless and immobile. Travis roy, a former collegiate hockey player, wrote his tragic story in a book called eleven seconds. Eleven seconds into his first game he gave a check and became a quadriplegic. In traviss roy 11 seconds with story of tragedy becomes a triumph into a hope. Im writing an over the summer report on this book, and i need a good summary.
Nov 06, 2015 roys college hockey career lasted all of 11 seconds, but thats all it took to provide a story of inspiration that is still talked about today. Eleven seconds author travis roy to speak at crotched. On october 20, 1995 just eleven seconds into his firstever shift for boston university mens ice hockey team a 20yearold roy slid headfirst into the boards after university of north dakota player mitch vig avoided roys check. In this heartfelt testament to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit, travis roy, who suffered a devastating injury eleven seconds into his first college hockey game, reveals how. The 11 seconds that drastically changed travis roy s life. In this heartfelt testament to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit, travis roy, who suffered a devastating injury eleven seconds into his first college hockey game, reveals how he has managed to cope after the accident and, with the help of family and friends, overcome tremendous barriers to begin a new life. Eleven fateful seconds later, he was paralyzed from the neck down. Roy was the only bu hockey player to have been honored with a retired number until his former coach, jack parker was given the honor in 2014.
Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. Up to then it is the story of the all american boy, good athlete, good student. The travis roy biography, eleven seconds, is a great book for hockey lovers, players, fans, or anybody who likes to read about triumph in the face of tragedy. Discount prices on books by travis roy, including titles like travis roy. Eleven seconds is an inspiring story written about a young mans tragic, heartfelt life. Swift wrote his autobiography, eleven seconds, in 1998.
Speaker at the blue chip awards shares message of adversity, resilience and overcoming obstacles to small business owners. He is still fighting today and can even move his arms a little bit. Buy eleven seconds book online at low prices in india. Eleven seconds changed everything for travis roy youtube. One of the best sports books of all time is eleven seconds, by travis roy and. Suggested by adrev masters admin sweet victory as featured in spongebob squarepants. The book 11 seconds by former boston university hockey player travis roy delivers a powerful message and has changed a lot of lives. Can someone give me a summary of the book eleven seconds by. At millis high, travis roy shares his story of tragedy. This relates to the book because travis had to overcome a tremendous injury but he never gave up which is the important part. Travis roy was paralyzed in his first college hockey game. The worst injury travis had ever had in hockey was a sprained knee. Max brodskyespn max brodskyespn its been 20 years since former boston university hockey player travis roy s life was forever changed just 11 seconds into his first shift for the terriers. Eleven seconds eleven seconds before we start anything.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. The personal tragedy occurred only 11 seconds into his first game, in october 1995. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. After avoiding a check, he hit the boards headfirst and cracked his fourth vertebra just 11 seconds into his collegiate debut with boston university. If i knew that i was going to be paralyzed for the rest of my life and couldnt play hockey ever again, im not sure i would be able to handle the situation like travis. The 11 seconds at walter brown arena playing for boston university were the best 11 seconds of my life. Aug 30, 2009 can someone give me a summary of the book eleven seconds by travis roy.
Buy eleven seconds book online at best prices in india on. Eleven seconds stopped cold a promising hockey career scarcely before it started all on live television. Many of his earliest memories are of playing hockey. Eleven seconds author travis roy to speak at crotched mountain. E m swift presents the personal story of boston university freshman travis roy, who suffered a paralyzing injury while playing his first college hockey game, and the strength and courage he exhibited after the. This is a book trailer on 11 seconds by travis roy.
Im not cheating its just that ive already read this book a while ago and i cant remember everything that happens it it. Swift, written in the years following roys accident. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. Jun 30, 2017 travis roy was paralyzed in his first college hockey game.
What is the genre of eleven seconds the book answers. I chose this quote as the most important from the novel because it shows travis positive view on his awful situation, which is very inspirational. Travis roy was a promising twentyyearold hockey star. But 11 seconds into his first shift of his first college gameminutes after the terriers had unfurled their 1995 national championship bannerwith his family in the stands and. Eleven seconds author travis roy to speak at crotched mountain by gil bliss greenfield nearly 10 years ago, travis roy was a gifted freshman hockey player at boston university when he suffered a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. The story of an athlete whose career was cut short by a devastating injury is sadly all too common, but here it is told with unusual honesty and feeling. Swift in this heartfelt testament to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit, travis roy, who suffered a devastating injury eleven seconds into his first college hockey game, reveals how he has managed to cope after the accident and, with the help of. Oct 14, 2015 its been 20 years since former boston university hockey player travis roys life was forever changed just 11 seconds into his first shift for the terriers. Travis roy is a former boston university hockey player who was paralyzed just 11 seconds into his first collegiate game. Eleven seconds by travis roy overdrive rakuten overdrive. Dec 14, 2008 in this heartfelt testament to the power of love and the strength of the human spirit, travis roy, who suffered a devastating injury eleven seconds into his first college hockey game, reveals how he has managed to cope after the accident and, with the help of family and friends, overcome tremendous barriers to begin a new life.
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