Synopsis
Yogi Yarborough was dying. ALS had silently crept into his body and would, within months, steal away a remarkable man whose life had been marked by humble beginnings, heart-wrenching challenges and the loving support of others. As iron sharpens iron so the investments of others shaped and defined Yogi's heart and soul. The result was a life of achievement, compassion and most of all, significance that would touch the lives of so many over the years. This book is culmination of a 25-year friendship and a series of thought provoking lunchtime discussions that we shared every Friday throughout the final 16 months of Yogi's life. It is chronicle of a well-lived life and the remembrance of a bittersweet journey of friendship, mentoring and love that changed my life forever. The wisdom and faith found within these pages are underscored by a keen sense of clarity and honesty that comes with the realization of impending death. they are priceless gifts for those who seek more in this life and who are willing to stride upon the difficult path and unselfishly loving and serving others. Don't read this book unless you are prepared to reassess, recalibrate and ultimately change everything this world teaches us about what constitutes a good life.
About the Author
Paul Lessard, the son of a career Marine Colonel, spent his nomadic childhood living in Asia and in military bases across the United States. Recruited by High Point University in 1975 to play soccer, he fell in love with the school, the town and the South. He continued his education by attending graduate school at UNC- Greensboro and later with postgraduate studies at Harvard University. Yogi and Paul first met at the University's soccer camp the Yarborough boys attended and they developed a life-long friendship that spanned over 35 years. Together they shared the joy, losses, adventures, trials, triumphs and tragedies that make up life s journey. Paul is the Founding President of the High Point Community Foundation where he serves as a catalyst for building community by overseeing a multimillion dollar endowment that funds local nonprofits and initiatives. In 1994, he was awarded the Carnegie Hero Medal, our nation's highest civilian recognition for heroism for saving an elderly woman who was drowning in a submerged car. Paul used the monetary stipend that accompanied the medal to establish the Lighthouse Project a community based nonprofit that is dedicated to exposing area youth to nationally known leaders and role-models. His story has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Good Housekeeping, USA Today and the US News and World Report. He has also been seen on NBC's Olympic Moments, National Public Radio, PAX TV s It s a Miracle and Lifetime Network's Beyond Chance. Paul's goal in life is to be a Godly husband to his wife Jayne and a loving father to his children, Taylor and Jordie.
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