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Jack's Mettle Kindle Edition
I never met Jack. I had heard the stories a thousand times and even held his medal in my own little hands. In my family, Jack Cooper was a legend, a mythical figure of epic proportions, who quietly led Barnsley to the 1912 FA Cup Championship.
Born John Holloway, he was also the same scrapper who took on Millwall supporters, single-handedly battling the crowd who threw rubbish at him from the stands.
That was Jack — a conundrum — both tough and tenacious while being a thoughtful, caring man who knew the importance of friends and family.
Jack Cooper was a guiding ghost who haunted my life from early in my childhood. A phantom who helped this kid from Nottingham muddle through the muck and mire of having to grow up English in Canada, before emigrating to the United States.
There were tears, anger, and laughter at almost every stage of my upbringing, yet the spectre of Jack Cooper and his championship medals loomed large in the background.
Football (aka soccer), hockey, and other sports became metaphors for the daily battles against aggressive bullies, unaware teachers, and my undiagnosed dyslexia. Those games and that competition lit a fire under my competitive spirit and Jack’s ghost was always there, fanning the flames.
However, this is less of a story about my life, but a story of how the legacy and legend of those that have gone before us can make a lasting, positive impact on our lives.
Through Jack’s great deeds, and the stories that surround him, I have been blessed with all the love and support I ever needed to carry on.
This story is for everyone who has ever failed, fallen, or felt they didn’t have the strength to get up again. This is the story of my family through the generations, illustrating how our lives are all interconnected and intertwined in layers upon layers over time. For, in the end, we all impact each other in so many different ways without ever really knowing.
Ultimately, this is a tale about you, and me, and what we all can learn from Jack Cooper’s indomitable spirit.
This is the story of Jack’s Mettle.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateDecember 31, 2022
- File size3817 KB
Product details
- ASIN : B0BRHGRRWQ
- Publisher : Folktellers Studios (December 31, 2022)
- Publication date : December 31, 2022
- Language : English
- File size : 3817 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
- Print length : 76 pages
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About the author
Stephen, a native of Nottingham, spent his formative years immersed in his imagination, accompanied by his faithful football, LEGO blocks, and sketch pad. Despite the pressures to conform, Stephen fervently said "NO" to abandoning his creative pursuits, a decision that would shape his future in profound ways.
Years later, Stephen's passion for creation was reignited through the drafting and design of automobiles, leading to the birth of his own company. His innovative spirit resulted in disruptive patents and commercial applications that garnered significant attention and would eventually make waves in Hollywood. His collaborations with industry friends led to success with major film studios, including Disney, DreamWorks, and more. This exposure to animation and high-quality film production only fueled Stephen's love for storytelling.
Now, working on his fifth book, Stephen continues to weave his experiences into his writing, drawing inspiration from his adventures in technology and media.
As Stephen's journey continues, he embraces the roles of family man and mentor, sharing his love for stories and inspiring the next generation through his coaching at Oxford Soccer Club in Michigan.
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