Books by Sam:
Change Starts With You
Following Your Fire to Heal a Broken World
Even though the brokenness of the world may seem overwhelming, anyone with the courage to follow their passion and become a light--in their homes, communities, and churches--can bring real change. And when we all embrace our God-given gifts as changemakers, a better world is within our grasp.
America is in a crucible right now. The pandemic has strained an already struggling economy. Longstanding cultural and political divisions have reached a boiling point. Various kinds of injustices have been brought into the spotlight in ways that Americans can no longer ignore. But the thing about crucibles is that they bring out both the worst and the best. When the crucible gets hot enough, the dross gets separated out and reveals pure gold.
Writer, motivational speaker, humanitarian, and NFL veteran Sam Acho wants to give readers the courage and hope they need to embrace this defining moment. Instead of feeling paralyzed by how deep the brokenness goes, it is possible to recognize that just one person standing for justice and pointing the way toward hope can transform a community and even an entire culture. Injustice, division, and suffering may loom large, but there's world-changing power in each individual to stand up for truth, foster unity, and bring healing.
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Let The World See You
How To Be Real in a World of Fakes
Most of us hide. We play small and don't live up to our full potential. Sam Acho was one of those people. As an NFL linebacker, for example, he earned his MBA but told no one because he was afraid of what people might think if they found out that he cared about things that weren't "normal" for his profession. After many years of hiding himself, the person he had become had no connection to the real Sam. Only when he lost a friend and a mentor did he realize he was doing it all wrong--just like many of us do, when we try to become someone we're not. All the while, we ignore the unique gifts and talents and personality we truly possess.
But there is another way of living: Let the world see you. Your quirks, your passions, and your inner desires were not given to you by accident. And the world needs your gifts.
In Let the World See You, Sam Acho shares lessons from his own life as well as stories from others to reveal how you can overcome your fears and discover your true selves. Being the real you pays big. No one else has what you have. No one else can share what you share. Let the World See You helps crack the shell of people who are in hiding and reveals the benefits of a lifestyle lived on purpose.
Other Recommendations:
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Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man
Emmanuel Acho
“You cannot fix a problem you do not know you have.” So begins Emmanuel Acho in his essential guide to the truths Americans need to know to address the systemic racism that has recently electrified protests in all fifty states.
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The Body Keeps the Score
Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world’s foremost experts on trauma, has spent more than three decades working with survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. -
Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence
Sarah Young
Experience a deeper relationship with Jesus as you savor the presence of the One who understands you perfectly and loves you forever. Jesus Calling is your yearlong guide to living a more peaceful life.