Yes I Can! Yes You Can! tells the inspiring story of Jay Leeuwenburg, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age twelve and refused to allow it to prevent him from living a full, active life. Jay insisted that he be able to participate in any sports activity he chose. “To not participate,” he says, “would be like saying, ‘Don’t breathe.’” He became a unanimous All-American at the University of Colorado and played nine years in the National Football League. Jay used his NFL stardom to become a rare role model for children with diabetes. His message: Yes You Can! His example also provides hope for parents of children with diabetes, encouraging them to be supportive but not sympathetic as their youngsters learn first to cope with, and then to overcome, their lifelong disease.
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"Jay's experiences and attitude can help anyone who is struggling with a new diagnosis or who is overwhelmed with caring for themselves. His experience is about persevering in the face of the challenge of diabetes and never letting it be an excuse. That's a great story for everyone. Highly Recommended." --Jeff Hitchcock, Children with Diabetes
"This book is not only well written and interesting to read, but it also tells an important story. The word 'inspiring' gets thrown around quite a lot, but I can think of no better wordl to describe Leeuwnburg's experience with diabetes. His dedication is remarkable, and his accomplishments show it." --Writer's Digest
"It's one of the best sports books I've ever read -- and certainly the most inspirational. I couldn't put it down." --Lance Porter, Editor, Diabetes Positive Magazine
"This book is not only well written and interesting to read, but it also tells an important story. The word 'inspiring' gets thrown around quite a lot, but I can think of no better wordl to describe Leeuwnburg's experience with diabetes. His dedication is remarkable, and his accomplishments show it." --Writer's Digest
"It's one of the best sports books I've ever read -- and certainly the most inspirational. I couldn't put it down." --Lance Porter, Editor, Diabetes Positive Magazine
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ComServ Books is proud to tell Jay Leeuwenburg’s story, and convinced that it will make a difference in the lives of not only the millions of children with Type 1 diabetes and their parents, but also adults with Type 2 diabetes and many others facing other daunting health challenges.Here are some examples:
"As I am getting further into the book," wrote a mother from Sand Springs, OK, "I'm just amazed at the issues and questions it answers, almost like you were reading my mind! Sometimes I read books 2 or 3 times. This one I will probably read 3 or 4 times."
"This is pretty cool," wrote a coach in the St. Louis area. "As a coach it is easy to point to you as a living example of one’s ability to overcome any obstacle. Your determination and grit serve as an example for all of those going through personal battles, not just diabetes. This is a great source of strength for all."
A former classmate, reconnecting with Jay through Yes I Can! Yes You Can!, admitted to learning what he overlooked years before.
"Even though I knew you had diabetes when we were playing together," he wrote, "I never appreciated the challenges you had to deal with on a daily basis. Thanks for your inspiration and insight on a topic that so many misunderstand, including me.
"One of my favorite neighborhood kids, a great swimmer and soccer player, was recently diagnosed with juvenile diabetes, and your book will be a God-send for him and his family."
From Oak Park, IL, a father expressed the feelings of so many parents.
"I agree with your motto about taking control of diabetes, not vice versa, and how the parents’ attitude is so important to how the child copes. We’re trying to teach our son that managing his diabetes is important, but it doesn’t completely define who he is as a person.
"As great as your football accomplishments are, 50 years from now I think they’ll pale in comparison to all the good you’re doing for diabetes awareness. We could use a lot more like you.."
And a Denver man, whose diabetes was diagnosed in adulthood 15 years ago, commented on the value of Jay’s story beyond those with diabetes.
"I do hope that parents will read your book, and have their children read it," he wrote, adding: "Whether they have diabetes or some other health problem.
"Thank you for not ignoring your diabetes or the millions who have it. Today it is so easy for people with your "fame" to not want to give back, not want to share their stories."
We look forward to hearing from more who are touched by the powerful messages of "Yes I Can! Yes You Can!."
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Very encouraging. A must read for every parent or kid who has diabetes. If you can play 9 years in the NFL with diabetes, you can do anything.
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