Jimmy Mulzet’s “Facing the Challenges, Beating the Odds” was Displayed at the 2023 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Jimmy Mulzet’s autobiography “Facing the Challenges, Beating the Odds: The Jimmy Mulzet Story” was displayed by self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the 2023 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. The book festival, which is the largest of its kind in the country, was held at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, last April 22-23, 2023.

“Facing the Challenges, Beating the Odds” tells how the author persevered through many challenges. Jimmy was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at six months old and nearly died before his first birthday. It was predicted that he would never walk. However, through persistent prayer and faith, he overcame the impossible, determining that he would never allow himself to be limited by his disabilities.

Cerebral Palsy is a condition where the patient will have a problem with the ability to move and maintain posture and balance. The condition is caused by a problem in the development of the brain that controls movement.

Despite being diagnosed with a motion disorder, Jimmy fought to leave a difference in his life, live his life to the fullest, and make his life count. Rather than resigning himself to his disabilities, he learned to be self-sufficient and accomplish things. He learned to walk, and when he regained his abilities, he attended school, made friends, ran the New York City Marathon, climbed the stairs to the top of the Empire State Building, and met the late Pope John Paul II.

The author shares his life story with his readers that faith in God will make everything possible. Like what his mother had told him, miracles can happen. He aims to inspire the readers that they too will never give up, find hope in the darkest of places, and always rely on God for strength.

Readers can get a copy of Jimmy Mulzet’s Facing the Challenge, Beating the Odds: The Jimmy Mulzet Story on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Facing the Challenge, Beating the Odds: The Jimmy Mulzet Story
Author| Jimmy Mulzet
Published Date| March 2021
Publisher| Archway Publishing Company
Genre| Autobiography

Author’s Biography

Jimmy Mulzet was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at six months of age and was never expected to walk. Not only was he able to walk, but his path led him in many directions. Recently retired after thirty-nine years working for the City University of New York, Jimmy is a devout Catholic who intends to use his faith as his guide to achieve much more in life.

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