Loyola College of Maryland Women's Lacrosse Coach Diane Geppi-Aikens would have been a remarkable role model simply as one of the nation's top lacrosse coaches. But this single mother of four battled inoperable brain tumors for eight years. Partially paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair, Geppi-Aikens missed only one game as she coached her #1 ranked team into the semi-finals of the NCAA championships. In spite of the terrible tradgy threatening her life, she managed to get her players to consider her lucky. Now, in the wake of this courageous woman's death come an incredibly inspirational book. In 20 short chapters, Geppi-Aikens's unique and uplifting teaching live on through the memories of those who she inspired most.

144 pages. Available now by Warner Books

Chip Silverman is the author of five books including Ten Bears, Diner Guys, and The Block. The last two served as the basis for Barry Levinson's famous films, including the classic Diner. He is a former lacrosse player and was also Head Coach for Morgan State College and for the University of Baltimore