Analysis Of Melvin Juette And Ronald J. Bergers...

Everyone in life has trials and tribulations, but the way in which everyone responds to them is different. Some people dwell on the negative situations, whereas other people turn their negative situations into positive situations. The book, â€Å"Wheelchair Warrior,† by Melvin Juette and Ronald J. Berger, conveys how a positive mindset, self-efficacy, and support from family and friends are essential when trying to get through difficult times. Juette uses these characteristics as he transforms from being a gang member to being a world-class national athlete. The life story of Juette, contributes to the understanding of sport and society, reveals the American notion of social differences, and portrays sport in similar ways compared to many other†¦show more content†¦This contributes the understanding of society because many people, including myself, have a perceived belief that people who are involved in gangs do not regularly attend church. Juette says, â€Å"Even af ter I became involved in gangs, I still served as an usher and a junior deacon and brought my friends to Sunday services† (p. 28). He was not a person who just went to church every Sunday, but he was extremely active in his church. The church presumably depended upon him to complete specific tasks and to bring young people into the church to keep the church growing. This expanded my thinking because I thought the church would prevent him from becoming a gang member, but it did not. He became associated with the gang known as the Black P Stones (BPSs), which was the rival gang of his area. He was a great fighter and fought any times. Although this was the case, Bobby, who was a part of the rival gang, ultimately shot him in the back and paralyzed him. Moving on to Part II of the book, also known as Transitions, much focus is placed on the effects of Juette’s injury. After being transferred from Northwest Memorial Hospital to Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), Juette realized the severity of his injury. He would probably have to use a wheelchair for the rest of his life. At this time, he had to learn how to perform simple tasks all over again, including going to the