The Last Tackle: Finding Courage in the Face of Adversity

Where do you find hope when all hope is lost?

Jimbo Wallgren grew up in a Texas town under the glow of Friday night football with dreams of playing at the college ranks. Stable home life, gifted athlete, a very blessed and what seemed like ordinary teenage life. All those dreams would vanish in a heartbeat when Jim made his last tackle on the gridiron that forever changed his life.

What Readers Are Saying About The Last Tackle

Buy it, Read it and be forever changed. The writing is so powerful and packed with reality, it is difficult to imagine. I had to read with one eye closed, the other squinted and closing the book to get relief. Jim Wallgren shows he is a very brave and humble man. Amazing story told so openly, revealing deep emotional states. It is a book that will change the reader. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It's a powerful read of overcoming trauma and disability, trudging through each day to live life to the fullest. I recommend if you enjoy both sports memoirs and stories of succeeding against adversity. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jim Wallgren is an author, retired network engineer, speaker, and sports enthusiast. He has appeared on ABC "Good Morning America" featured in numerous news articles and TV segments in the Dallas/Ft. Worth media market.

Today, Jim has proudly lived as a C5/6 complete quadriplegic for over 40 years. He has been advocating for the rights and full participation of People with Disabilities, with his proudest moment giving a personal plea before a congressional delegation in Dallas, Texas, for the passage of the Americans with Disability Act in the early '90s. Currently living near the Austin, Texas area with his wife and is the proud father of twins. Jim and his wife enjoy traveling and have visited many foreign countries and most regions of the United States. He is also an Amateur Radio operator, licensed by the FCC.

Jim is the son of dynamic parents who taught him and his brother and sister that generosity, respect, and hard work are the most necessary tools if you want to succeed.   He hopes he has made them proud and wishes to inspire others with his story.