DON'T LOSE YOUR DIGNITY: Monsignor Leo McCarthy's Remarkable 20-Year Battle for Hearts and Souls on the Football Fields and Basketball Courts in the Inner-City of Buffalo
$9.99
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Book Synopsis: For over 60 years, Monsignor Leo McCarthy, a Catholic priest, has pursued a unique mission – helping boys become proper men through sports, specifically football and basketball. All over Western New York he has impacted the lives of literally thousands of young men. This is the true story of an amazing, singular life that is part-biography and part-coaching manual. It is filled with drama and humor, and touched by tragedy as well. In particular this book focuses on the 20 years that Monsignor McCarthy spent on East Side of Buffalo – an impoverished community plagued by gangs, drugs and guns – and the triumphs and heartbreaks he experienced there. Throughout the most difficult situations and trying circumstances he faced, he would continue to make this point to his boys, “Regardless of what anyone else says or does, we will always strive to do the right thing.” To this he would add, that no matter what happens, “Don’t lose your dignity!”
*** PLEASE NOTE: ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS BOOK WILL BE DONATED TO A WORTHWHILE YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM IN MONSIGNOR'S HONOR. ***
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Discover the extraordinary life of Monsignor Leo McCarthy in "Don't Lose Your Dignity," a captivating book that showcases his 20-year battle for hearts and souls on the football fields and basketball courts of Buffalo. As a Catholic priest, Monsignor McCarthy devoted his life to mentoring young men through sports, instilling values of integrity and dignity.
Join Monsignor McCarthy on his inspiring journey through the impoverished community of East Side Buffalo, where he faced unimaginable challenges from gangs, drugs, and violence. Through triumphs and heartbreaks, he always emphasized the importance of doing the right thing and maintaining one's dignity in the face of adversity.
Experience the drama, humor, and touching moments that define Monsignor McCarthy's legacy. This book serves as both a biography and a coaching manual, offering valuable insights into leadership, mentorship, and the transformative power of sports in shaping young lives.
By purchasing "Don't Lose Your Dignity," you are not only gaining a compelling read but also supporting a worthwhile cause. All proceeds from this book will be donated to a youth sports program in Monsignor's honor, continuing his legacy of empowering the next generation.
Ready to be inspired and make a difference? Order your copy of "Don't Lose Your Dignity" today and join the mission of positively impacting young lives through the power of sports.
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