Control the Rock: Lessons My Dad Taught Me About Pool, Courage, and Life

Author:   Manuel Gonzales ,  Rick Killian
Publisher:   Illumify Media
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9781964251134


Pages:   254
Publication Date:   05 September 2024
Format:   Paperback
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Control the Rock: Lessons My Dad Taught Me About Pool, Courage, and Life


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Manuel Gonzales Jr. lost his right arm and right leg in Vietnam. Although he was right-hand dominant, he learned how to master the game of pool one handed and standing on one leg. He became one of Colorado's best and most recognized pool players and went on to become a God-fearing family man, a staple in the community, and a successful entrepreneur. In this poignant memoir, Manuel Gonzales III reflects on the lessons his father taught him at the cue's end where wisdom flows as freely as chalk dust, such as the value of: maintaining focus and control over one's actions and reactions to achieve goals. resilience and determination in the face of life's challenges. mastering the basics and building a solid base, whether in a game, career, or personal life. Through his father's silent strength and unyielding spirit, he discovers the true meaning of resilience and courage.

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Author:   Manuel Gonzales ,  Rick Killian
Publisher:   Illumify Media
Imprint:   Illumify Media
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.327kg
ISBN:  

9781964251134


ISBN 10:   1964251133
Pages:   254
Publication Date:   05 September 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Manuel Gonzales III is a father, grandfather, entrepreneur, and amateur pool champion. He and his wife Cassandra co-founded SSC Doctors, Inc., in 2016. They live in Northern Colorado with their children and grandchildren, continuing a tradition of entrepreneurship and pool champions into its fourth generation.

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