The Adventures of a Deaf Fundamentalist Kid and His Journey to the NBA. The powerful story of an indomitable spirit, defying the odds from the very beginning. Born near death and legally deaf from within a fundamentalist polygamist commune in rural Montana, Lance Allred's story is the inspiring journey of an underdog who never gave up on a dream on his way to becoming the first deaf player in NBA history. "A must-read for anyone who has ever felt their dream was just out of reach." - Kenny Mayne, ESPN "Lance will inspire and entertain you at the same time." - Dick Vitale "A reminder of how much can be accomplished when you never give up on a dream." - Rudy Ruettiger