The most trusted, authoritative and influential voice in the publishing world, Kirkus Book Reviews, proclaims “Walk On” is a “A raw, moving memoir that deftly explores grief and hope in equal measure … It is Panus’ unique and sometimes poetic turns of phrase, however, that truly bring Jake’s story to life … The author’s acknowledgment that grief is an “unwelcome topic in our society” makes his willingness to tackle it head-on even more admirable.”

“Walk On” was selected by ABC TV’s “Good Morning America” for its highly popular and selective GMA Book Club and was featured as a Buzz Pick.

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An inspirational and emotionally powerful story of a father who suffered every parent’s worst nightmare, yet found a way to turn his pain into purpose. Walk On has been hailed as “a must-read and an instant classic . . . a courageous and brilliant work” by Hall of Fame Radio personality Jim Rome … “an achingly beautiful guidebook for finding joy and hope” by author and sportswriter Dana O’Neil… and “a brave and beautifully written book about unbearable loss and a father’s never-ending battle to honor a son, comfort a family, and make the world a better place” by New York Times best-selling author, Joe Drape.

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From the depths of darkness and his greatest loss, emerges an intimate, candid and raw story of a father’s search for meaning in the face of grief and adversity. Walk On is an emotionally powerful book about love, loss, and life. It transcends grief and offers inspiration toward leading a purposeful life filled with kindness, compassion, and service. 

In today’s world, grief and adversity are seemingly everywhere, more so than ever. These universal concepts cause many to suffer and lose hope. Walk On is a resilience-centered guidebook for overcoming struggle while teaching that the answers towards leading a life filled with purpose and meaning reside within you.

Drawing upon wisdom, leadership, and a 30-year career as a sports marketing executive, Stephen Panus provides real-world application of indispensable values and traits that illuminate a pathway for turning pain into purpose and becoming the best version of ourselves. We all suffer in some manner and no matter what happens or how it happens, we all must ‘Walk On’ in our lives.

The preface of “Walk On” was written by Shane Beamer, Head Football Coach at the University of South Carolina

‘Walk On’ is published by Koehler Books.