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Mind over Matter

Written by: Jordin Tootoo, Stephen Brunt - contributor
Narrated by: Jordin Tootoo
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Following the bestselling success of the inspiring All the Way, pioneering Inuit NHLer Jordin Tootoo begins the process of healing in the wake of the suicide and violence that marks his family, only to discover the source of all that trauma in his father's secret past.

For some hockey players, retirement marks the moment when it’s all over. But Jordin Tootoo is not most hockey players.

Having inspired millions when he first broke into the league, Tootoo continued to influence people throughout his career—not only through his very public triumph over alcoholism, but also his natural charisma. And now, years after hanging up his skates, he is more committed to doing things the right way and speaking about it to others, whether it’s corporate executives or Indigenous youth.

But the news of unmarked graves on the grounds of residential schools brought back to life many of the demons that had haunted his family. In a moment of realization that left him rattled and saddened, Tootoo fit the pieces together. The years that were never spoken of. The heavy drinking. The all too predictable violence. His father was a survivor, marked by what he had survived.

As he travels back to Nunavut to try to speak with his father about what haunts him, he encounters the ghosts of the entire community. Still, as Tootoo says, we are continuously learning and rewriting our story at every step. He has learned from his mistakes and his victories. He has learned from examples of great courage and humility. He has learned from being a father and a husband. And he has learned from his own Inuk traditions, of perseverance and discipline in the face of hardship.

Weaving together life’s biggest themes with observations and experiences, Jordin shares the kind of wisdom he has had to specialize in—the hard-won kind.

©2022 Jordin Tootoo, Stephen Brunt (P)2022 Viking

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Hits home

Thanks for sharing your truth, and narrating with great emotion! It resonated with me in many ways. Your story is inspiring and It instills hope for those who are just beginning their healing journey. Thanks Jordin for being honest and vulnerable, you are a courageous human being. Keep on keeping on!

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What an inspiration

Jordin, you have always been an inspiration to me from the moment you played with the wheat kings. I have read both your books and they have helped me in my life dealing with severe mental health. Again thanks for being you. I can’t wait to read more in the future

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Overcoming hardship to improve your life….

I have enjoyed both books that I have had the pleasure of reading by Jordin. Enjoyed hearing of the life he had growing up and how he overcame many obstacles… I enjoyed the raw, but true reality of his journey….

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Heartfelt & Genuine

Jordin Tootoo is an inspiration as he reads his story. Thank you for sharing your life with us all Jordin and telling us straight up how it was and what’s happening now.

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Good story. Relatable to alcoholism, rez life and self help.

This is a good story, but a hard listen. It is a hard listen because the narrator’s monotoned voice does not have much expression. Also, from the way it is read out, it sounds like the contributor of the book did most of the writing, otherwise the words would have been rolling off the narrator’s tongue with ease.

As an indigenous person from the rez, the story was very relatable growing up with alcoholism, rez life and seeking therapy on one’s own.

There was also a lot of unnecessary swearing, which made the author sound like a junior high rez boy.

This would be a better read directly from the book.

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Honest and Open

Always appreciate when someone can open up and talk about the difficulties of life to share with people their struggles. This book does that and I believe it can help a lot of people see they are not alone in internal struggles and everyone has their dark moments. Fantastic read that made a favourite player become more human and appreciated more! I think through his relatability and mental strength he is a fantastic role model!

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Amazing Man

Such a great story. A great man helping people overcome some difficulties in their lives is a true hero in my books. Good job Jordan.

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Binge worthy.

Phenomenal story narrated by Jordin himself. He does an amazing job showing the emotion and pain his story brings. I highly recommend this book and will be listening to his first book now.

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Binged it & loved it, start to end

I'm so happy Tootoo narrated, made it conversational every time I pressed play. I appreciated the honesty. I learned about residential school in university. I grew up the 1st grandchild amongst all the survivors, and seen and experienced alot. But for sure what has been passed down was fierce protection of our loved ones. Thanks for sharing your stories.

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