Unstoppable

Anthony Robles is a three-time all-American wrestler, a NCAA champion, and a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. He was also born without his right leg. Doctors could not explain to his mother, Judy, what led to the birth defect. But at the age of five, to his mother's horror, he shimmied up a fifty-foot pole unassisted. From that moment on, she knew that her son would be unstoppable. When Anthony first began wrestling in high school; he was the smallest, least experienced kid on the team and considered it a victory when he wasn't pinned. By persisting and eventually learning how to maximize his strengths, he finished his senior season as an undefeated national champion. With college coaches unwilling to risk a scholarship on a kid with one leg, he was forced to walk on at Arizona State, where he had to prove himself all over again. Despite hardships on and off the mat including temptation to quit school and get a job to help his family when the bank foreclosed on their home Anthony rediscovered his focus and determination. As a senior for the Sun Devils, he went undefeated, winning the 2011 NCAA title in the 125-pound weight class. 'I'm inspired by his courage . . . Anthony is a reminder of the amazing things that can happen when we don't give in; when we hang on for just a little longer than out bodies and minds are telling us to.' Jay Leno, form the foreword 'Unstoppable is a really touching and absorbing account on the mat and in life. I've really enjoyed the way he's taken me there to share it with him. This is a great book!' Serena Williams 'Anthony Robles beat the odds by becoming unstoppable on the mat and in life. He's an inspiration.' Michael Oher, author of the New York Times bestseller I Beat the Odds 'Unstoppable is filled with passion, empowerment, hope, and encouragement. Anyone who reads this book will walk away with a sense of self-motivation to go out and accomplish their dreams.' LaDainian Tomlinson, former NFL running back and Most Valuable Player 'Today's world is in need of heroes. After meeting Anthony and reading this book, I'm moved by his ability to inspire other to greatness to be unstoppable. Anthony exemplifies greatness and reminds us that greatness lies in all of us.' Elliott Hill, vice president, Nike North America