"Love Above All Else"

About the Book

This book tells a story about an African-American  high school basketball player. Jerry Smith has an outstanding freshman year. Coached by a white coach who idolizes Jerry, until the coach discovers his daughter is pregnant by Jerry. Coach becomes a different person toward Jerry and his daughter. Jerry signs a huge contract with a NBA team and becomes an instant star. While back home coach becomes very ill with a life threatening condition that requires an implant.A donor is hard to find because of a rare blood type. Who becomes the donor?     

About the Author

Paul Swartz was an educator, coach, and administrator for over thirty-five years.During his coaching career he recorded more than 350 victories. After retiring from education, Paul served as a County Commissioner of Washington County in Maryland.He resides in Shallotte N.C. with his wife of 42 years and is active in many organizations (Lions, Elks, and Masons) and serves as an elder of Shallotte Presbyterian Church.Proud father of four children (Mary Beth,Pam,John, and Jennifer) nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.