Adam 3XL (published by Trafford) by Dr. Martin Noelke is a novel about basketball, love, friendship ... and some nutritional guidelines for weight reduction in the long run. It's the story of a one-time high school basketball all-star who stops exercising and packs on the pounds after losing both of his parents. Dr. Noelke infuses his expertise as a general practitioner and nutrition specialist into the story to send a message to today's youth about health.
For Adam, the typical teenage fast-food and a personal crisis quickly lead to obesity and health problems that end his dreams of college basketball. Adam struggles to create a new life for himself and accomplishes a turnaround and recovery from obesity by following a few simple, proven health principles.
Adam 3XL addresses young people or anyone with a weight problem. With its engaging, positive message about following aims and dreams, this novel will appeal to young people. However, any reader interested in a healthier lifestyle, sustainable weight loss, and tools for personal change will also be encouraged and empowered by this novel.
That night, Adam had an unusual dream: He was playing in a gigantic stadium. It was the last qualifying game before the championship. They were two points behind. With a few seconds left, the power forward passed the ball to him. Adam pump-faked the opponent's center and finished with a three-pointer. The game was over. They had won. Adam woke up.