Kevin Sorbo

“I’ve always loved Christmas. The topics in this book remind me why.”—ERIC METAXASTHE REASON FOR THE SEASONCelebrate the holidays with CHRISTMAS 40 DAYS DEVOTIONAL, a devotional that delivers the reader into the wonder and enchantment of the holiness of the season. Christ arrived as a newborn to free the world – a gift freely given by a loving God to His children, who, though far from perfect, may always find forgiveness at His table. The book encourages and coaches readers to embrace a full forty days of Christmas and carry its enduring message in their hearts throughout the year. From the wife and husband writing team and Christian home education advocates Mrs. Sam and Kevin, Sorbo, authors of Share the Light: 40 World-Changing Devotions and Teach from Love: A School Year Devotional for Families, this Christian devotional is the perfect gift for your loved ones and anyone who wants to celebrate or needs God's grace and support during the holidays. A CHRISTMASTIME DEVOTIONAL FOR FAMILIES INVITING A SPIRIT OF HUMBLE DEVOTION FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND THE COMING NEW YEAR

Child advocate Kevin Sorbo, of Hercules, teams with Chicken Soup for the Soul in this collection of positive and uplifting stories —great lessons and inspiration for kids and their parents! Start a conversation with your child! Share these stories about values, gratitude, good decisions, and having the courage to do the right thing. It’s a great way to learn what’s important to your child, and to help a child learn from the examples of others. You’ll read stories about: Being responsibleTrying something newMaking real friendsDoing the right thingDeveloping self-esteemHandling bullies and cliquesAppreciating your familyMaking good choicesBeing grateful

On television, as the star of the popular Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Kevin Sorbo portrayed an invincible demi god. He relished living the part--putting in 14-hour days on set, doing his own stunts, and relentlessly working out at the gym. Until one day it all came to an abrupt end. Now, for the first time, Sorbo shares what viewers didn't know: he suffered three strokes from an aneurysm in his shoulder that had been radiating blood clots throughout his body, likely for months. He was left partially blind and entirely incapacitated at just thirty-eight years old. Appearances are everything in Hollywood, so Sorbo and the production studio hid the full details of his condition from the media. After all, how could the strongest man in the world be...fragile? To continue filming Hercules, the number-one worldwide syndicated TV series at the time, they frantically reworked scripts and revamped production to allow for the star's severely limited involvement. But as the effects of the strokes persisted--with painful, mysterious, debilitating symptoms--and physicians could offer few answers, Sorbo grew increasingly despondent. What happens when your entire identity vanishes? True Strength is the story of how one man faced the unimaginable and ultimately found the real measure of success. With tongue-in-cheek humor and an unfailingly candid voice, Sorbo reflects on his childhood in Minnesota, his early modeling and acting days, and his hard-charging charmed life in television. He recounts the onset of his stroke symptoms, the frightening hospitalizations, his battle with depression, and fighting for a recovery that defied medical expectations. And how through it all, love conspired to save him from missing out on what matters. With this refreshingly honest account of celebrity, personal tragedy, and the power of letting go, Sorbo aims to blaze a trail for anyone who may have suffered a serious setback in life and is struggling to find their way forward.