Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd
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Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd is an autobiographical book in which former New York Jets defensive end Dennis Byrd recounts his devastating spinal injury, arduous rehabilitation, and journey of faith and perseverance.
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| Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd canonical | 3 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd Context triple: [Dennis Byrd, notableWork, Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd]
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd Target entity description: Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd is an autobiographical book in which former New York Jets defensive end Dennis Byrd recounts his devastating spinal injury, arduous rehabilitation, and journey of faith and perseverance.
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A.
The Lion of the Blues
The Lion of the Blues is the nickname of Bobby "Blue" Bland, a seminal American blues and soul singer known for his smooth, expressive vocal style and major influence on modern R&B.
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B.
The Boys in Blue
The Boys in Blue is the popular nickname for Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union, reflecting the team’s traditional blue kit and identity.
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C.
Down the Field
"Down the Field" is a traditional fight song closely associated with the University of Tennessee Volunteers and their athletic events.
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D.
A Promise Fulfilled (autobiography)
A Promise Fulfilled is the autobiography of King Abdullah II of Jordan, recounting his life, rise to the throne, and perspectives on Jordan’s political and social challenges.
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E.
America's Team
America's Team is a popular nickname for the Atlanta Braves, reflecting their widespread national fan base and prominence in Major League Baseball.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
autobiography
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book ⓘ |
| aboutEvent | Dennis Byrd's 1992 spinal injury ⓘ |
| aboutOrganization | New York Jets ⓘ |
| aboutPerson | Dennis Byrd ⓘ |
| author |
Dennis Byrd
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Michael D’Orso ⓘ
surface form:
Mike D'Orso
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| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| describes |
career of Dennis Byrd with the New York Jets
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impact of injury on Dennis Byrd's family ⓘ medical treatment following Dennis Byrd's injury ⓘ on-field collision that caused Dennis Byrd's spinal injury ⓘ physical therapy and rehabilitation of Dennis Byrd ⓘ role of Christian faith in Dennis Byrd's recovery ⓘ |
| features |
National Football League
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New York Jets ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
life before injury
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long-term recovery process ⓘ moment of injury ⓘ spiritual growth of Dennis Byrd ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian literature
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sports autobiography ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
faith
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family support ⓘ hope ⓘ overcoming adversity ⓘ resilience ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Christian readers
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readers interested in disability and recovery narratives ⓘ readers interested in inspirational sports stories ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
American football
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Christian faith ⓘ Dennis Byrd ⓘ perseverance ⓘ rehabilitation ⓘ spinal cord injury ⓘ |
| narrativePerspective | first-person ⓘ |
| portrays |
challenges of professional athletes after catastrophic injury
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emotional impact of paralysis ⓘ support from teammates and community ⓘ |
| setting |
National Football League
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New York ⓘ |
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Subject: Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd Description of subject: Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd is an autobiographical book in which former New York Jets defensive end Dennis Byrd recounts his devastating spinal injury, arduous rehabilitation, and journey of faith and perseverance.
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