So, the Boy Got Stronger

Diagnosed with a life-threatening heart disease at the age offive, Tom Sowden was told he likely wouldn't live past his20th birthday. But Tom had other plans.So the Boy Got Stronger is the inspiring true story of asmall-town boy who defied the odds through grit,determination, and a deep faith in God. From lying flat fornearly a year to learning to walk again, from small-townKansas to the U.S. Navy, international travels, building abusiness, and finding enduring love - Tom's life is atestament to resilience and purpose.Filled with adventure, lessons learned, and the power oflove, this memoir will encourage anyone facing their ownuphill climb to keep going. Because sometimes, with faithand determination, the boy really does get stronger.has lived a life of purpose and adventure -serving in the Navy, traveling the world,leading businesses, and building a lifecentered on faith and family. He and hisbeloved wife, Becky, shared forty beautifulyears together. He continues to find joy inlife's simple blessings and the lessons of along, miraculous journey.TOM SOWDENA REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF PERSEVERANCE,FAITH, ADVENTURE, AND UNWAVERING LOVE.NEED PICOF TOM