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Playing from the Heart: Center Court to Center Stage

Item # 136

By Roger Crawford

This is the inspiring autobiography of Roger Crawford. Roger writes with great candor about his life - the triumphant moments, agony of rejection and defeat, even the hilarious moments.

“The rules of tennis clearly specify the requirements of a fair game. Dimensions of the court, height of the net, even the diameter of the ball – all must meet exact standards. It is the ability, strategy and discipline players bring that decide the winner.

This is what makes the Roger Crawford story so amazing. He entered every tennis match at an apparent and profound disadvantage. That’s what your eyes would tell you. But you can’t see determination.

Roger was born with severe physical disabilities. At birth, doctors told Roger’s parents that he would never be able to walk. Those doctors were looking at his exterior; they couldn’t see inside. There was no medical device to measure Roger’s heart and courage.

Against all odds, Roger became a tennis champion. As a result of his unyielding determination over disadvantage, he not only achieved victory in the world of sports, but also in his career and as a motivational speaker. Roger Crawford is a recognized champion on and off the court.”

-Playing from the Heart: Center Court to Center Stage

(Bounce Higher, 2006)