Standel Publishing is excited to present NearFall: Book One --- The Adventures of Matt and Mike. Joe Reasbeck has penned a story that will become an instant classic within the wrestling and mixed-martial arts communities. The athletic theme and coming of age realities will resonate with kids everywhere. NearFall: Book One --The Adventures of Matt and Mike Get Yours today! For autographed copies call: To schedule an appearance with the author call:
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Finally, a great wrestling novel. This book inspires kids of all body types, skills, and backgrounds to try wrestling. This is exactly the type of book our sport needs. --Heath Sims, 2000 Wrestling Olympian
My nephew couldn't put this book down... I even enjoyed reading it myself! --Ryan Parsons, Mixed Martial Arts trainer and Chiropractor to the Stars
An absorbing tale of two brothers told in wonderful athletic prose. Wrestling fans and readers never exposed t o the sport will find themselves hooked after the first page. --Two time USA national Greco-Roman wrestling Champion Darrell Gholar
My nephew couldn't put this book down... I even enjoyed reading it myself! --Ryan Parsons, Mixed Martial Arts trainer and Chiropractor to the Stars
An absorbing tale of two brothers told in wonderful athletic prose. Wrestling fans and readers never exposed t o the sport will find themselves hooked after the first page. --Two time USA national Greco-Roman wrestling Champion Darrell Gholar
About the Author
Joe Reasbeck grew up wrestling in a small town in Northern Wisconsin. He went on to wrestle at the University of Minnesota and later trained for the 1996 Olympics in Greco-Roman wrestling. A series of injuries forced retirement. Joe began working in production in Southern California, eventually writing the novel NearFall. Today, Joe lives in Texas with his wife and young sons. Family and wrestling are two of his greatest passions. They are the inspiration for this series of books and eventual movie. Joe's fervent hope with these efforts is to inspire kids to live their dreams while they learn more about the great sport of wrestling,
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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What an inspiring story!,
This review is from: Nearfall: Book One - The Adventures of Matt and Mike (Paperback)
This is such a wonderful story that both children and adults will enjoy. The dynamic between the brothers and the family is incredible and each character is so well written that by the end of the story, I was left wanting more. I couldn't put it down and can't wait for the next one.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Ready for the Next in the Series!,
By K. Ponce "Esme" (Kansas, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nearfall: Book One - The Adventures of Matt and Mike (Paperback)
I bought this from the author at a wrestling tournament to donate to the local middle school, and read it first to be sure I would like to recommend it. I'm glad I did. The kids and young teens will love this story which is so well written about real-life-type trials and tribulations in family and childhood. Even though others have said it, I must say, I didn't want to put it down.
Be sure to tell the kids to stick with it. The opening is about a fourth grader, the book is not. It is about a family and friends and sports and school and community and so much more. My favorite quote from the book is "..difficulty overcome is confidence earned." It does not paint a rosy picture and it is not a technical book on wrestling. Read it!
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Inspirational book,
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This review is from: Nearfall: Book One - The Adventures of Matt and Mike (Paperback)
This book is a must read for anyone that loves the sport of wrestling. Couldn't put it down, that hasn't happened since I read The Firm.
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