Road to the Miracle: How I Survived a War of Words with Coach Bobby Knight and Became a Decent Human Being Again

Publisher Marketing: Soon after infamous basketball coach Bobby Knight grabbed one of Mark Shaw stepsons triggering an international media event, Shaw's 13 year marriage collapsed. Alone and confused about the future ahead, he began a spiritual journey that included seminary study and an honest appraisal of who he was how he wanted to change his life. This permitted him to love again and to then experience a true miracle that even he could not believe despite a magical life that had included being a successful criminal defense lawyer, newspaper co-publisher, television personality and prolific author. An inspiring and true story filled with stories that will surprise, amuse and move you, Road to the Miracle will open your heart, mind, and spirit to any miracle that may be winding its way toward you. "What an eclectic life! From F. Lee Bailey to Pastor Rick Warren, Bobby Knight to Don Larsen, the John Denver look-alike to a blessed miracle. This is a fun read." SQuire Rushnell, bestselling author, When God Winks." "Mark Shaw discovers that the double-edged sward of celebrity culture cuts both ways, forcing him to confront his own demons and then experience a miracle out of nowhere." - Don Lattin, bestselling author, The Harvard Psychedelic Club. "Mark Shaw has been fearless in following his heart." - Patrick Hasburgh, Author, Aspen Pulp Contributor Bio:  Shaw, Mark Mark Shaw is the author of fifteen books, including "Beneath the Mask of Holiness". He holds a Masters degree in theological studies and is a member of the International Thomas Merton Society. A former defense attorney and columnist for the Aspen Daily News, he has been a television legal analyst for ABC, CBS, and ESPN. He hosts a popular "Merton and friends" blog. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.