Courageous
Inspirational
Witty
And Miles From Ordinary
Ordinary Hero shows us how to dig deep and persevere through each setback.
Building Character One Step at a Time
ABOUT
Ordinary Hero
We never really know how we’ll react when life throws us a curveball, but Ordinary Hero shows us how to dig deep and persevere through each setback.
Blindsided by an incurable, progressive brain disease that impairs speech, vision, motor skills, coordination, and balance, Jay Armstrong bravely stares down his new reality, and through his determination to fight on, he continues to inspire countless people.
A father of three young children, a husband, and a high school English teacher, Jay was only 33 when diagnosed with cerebellar atrophy. Basic tasks quickly became anything but simple, yet this disease transformed an ordinary life into an extraordinary one. It forced Jay to hit the reset button and gave him a new, refreshing perspective on life.
In Jay’s unforgettable follow-up to Bedtime Stories for the Living, the award-winning author takes us on a journey as he shares stories about everything from accepting a life-changing medical diagnosis to standing in line at the food store to discovering why you should always wear deodorant. These creative, introspective, and heartfelt lessons teach us how to build character one day at a time.
Ordinary Hero will make you laugh and cry as it examines how fragile life is, how enduring adversities builds big character, and how wisdom is waiting for you in the pearls of your daily routine. These poignant reflections will encourage you to slow down, embrace uncertainty, and discover the unique power that resides within you.
Unmask your potential and read Ordinary Hero today!
PRAISE FOR
Ordinary Hero
– Chris Palmore, bestselling author of The Mechanics of Gratitude and host of GratitudeSpace Radio
– Susan Marcel, DO, psychiatrist
– Gail Boenning, author of Poise: Facing Cancer with Grace and Resilience
“Adversity is one of life’s finest teachers, instructing us on how to step courageously forward with grace and resilience.”
– Jay Armstrong
HELLO
Meet the author
In 2013, Jay Armstrong was diagnosed with diffuse cerebellar atrophy, an incurable brain disease. At the time of diagnosis, he was establishing himself as an endeared high school English teacher, a varsity soccer coach, and an above average dancer. However, the progressive disease forced Jay to reevaluate his life. Supported by his high school sweetheart turned wife and their three children, Jay retired from teaching in 2021 to pursue his dream of becoming an author. Now an award-winning author, Jay believes in the power of storytelling and through his writing, he strives to help others with similar conditions live better.
Jay also works as a devoted Ataxia Support Group Leader in Philadelphia with the National Ataxia Foundation, which is a group committed to providing educational and emotional support to patients enduring progressive brain diseases.
Jay is also passionate about Philly sports, soft pretzels, and Rocky Balboa. You can also visit Jay at his blog writeonfighton.org or at jayarmstrongwrites.com.
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