Overcoming
Subtitle
A Memoir and Guide to Living Fully with Juvenile and Rheumatoid Arthritis Over Seven Decades
At twelve years old, Steve envisioned a future full of basketball and other dreams. But unexpectedly, severe juvenile arthritis showed up, silent and consuming. Along with years on crutches and stares from classmates, it brought isolation, anger, and left his family struggling to hold itself together.
"Overcoming" is more than a memoir, it's a guide for becoming when life takes an unexpected turn. In each chapter, Steve unflinchingly shares the pain he's endured and the victories he's celebrated in his youth and as an adult managing rheumatoid arthritis. His story is filled with profound lessons in perseverance. identity, and purpose.
Readers of "Overcoming" can expect to be challenged, inspired, and encouraged.
Bio
Stephen W. Brown, PhD is the Edward Carson Chair in Services Marketing and Management and Professor of Marketing Emeritus at the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. He is a Past President and Board Chair of the 50,000 member American Marketing Association. He's a co-founder of ASU's Center for Services Leadership, and he continues to advise executives of leading corporations, small businesses, and non-profits.
Dr. Brown has co-authored and co-editing 23 books and over 150 articles, He's received honorary doctoral degrees from two European universities. And he's been recognized by ASU with the prestigious faculty achievement award, granted once a year to one faculty member.
Most recently, an endowed ASU scholarship was established in Dr. Brown's name by one of his former students.
The book, "Overcoming," is his life story. He is an ASU alumnus.
Praise for this book
Young people and adults alike may face life with a severe health challenge, but through strength of character, grit, and support from family and friends, often fuel the work of reaching the summit of success. This is the inspiring theme of this book by Stephen Brown. He's the only patient with whom I've hiked in the mountains. Why? Because I knew his drive and capacity to reach the high altitude end of the trail.
Lester Mertz M. D., Rheumatologist, Mayo Clinic, Quote from the front of the book, "Overcoming."
