Control the Rock: Lessons My Dad Taught Me About Pool, Courage, and Life - Softcover

Gonzales, Manuel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1964251133 ISBN 13: 9781964251134

Publisher: Manuel Gonzales, 2024

Synopsis

Manuel Gonzales Jr. lost his right arm and right leg in Vietnam. Although he was right-hand dominant, he learned how to master the game of pool one handed and standing on one leg. He became one of Colorado's best and most recognized pool players and went on to become a God-fearing family man, a staple in the community, and a successful entrepreneur.

In this poignant memoir, Manuel Gonzales III reflects on the lessons his father taught him at the cue's end where wisdom flows as freely as chalk dust, such as the value of:

1. maintaining focus and control over one's actions and reactions to achieve goals.
2. resilience and determination in the face of life's challenges.
3. mastering the basics and building a solid base, whether in a game, career, or personal life.

Through his father's silent strength and unyielding spirit, he discovers the true meaning of resilience and courage.

About this title

About the Author

Manuel Gonzales III is a father, grandfather, entrepreneur, and amateur pool champion. He and his wife Cassandra co-founded SSC Doctors, Inc., in 2016. They live in Northern Colorado with their children and grandchildren, continuing a tradition of entrepreneurship and pool champions into its fourth generation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Manuel Gonzales
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1964251133
• ISBN 13: 9781964251134
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 254