“It is a novel full of support for family, friends, school and community, connected through a sport they all dearly love. If you’re familiar with the sport of amateur wrestling and small farm town dynamics, you will truly enjoy this story. If wrestling and small-town life are new to you, you will find this book intriguing and interesting. It’s an easy, enjoyable read for adults and an extra special read for young wrestlers.”

"It’s a feel-good, heartwarming story, that I found so totally relatable. The images the author paints with his descriptions conjure up happy memories from my Midwest upbringing. It tells the authentic story of America’s heartland, its values, its challenges, and its strengths. Stopperan captures these traits subtly yet poignantly. My sentimental reactions gave me goosebumps & brought tears to my eyes on more than one occasion."

An inspiring tale of the power of perseverance and will, Wrestling With Tradition encapsulates how sport brings a sense of belonging to communities and ignites people's hopes and dreams. Author Dale Stopperan's tale revolves around a group of characters involved with a small town's high school wrestling team and shows how the spirit of the local citizens directly corresponds with the success of their team. The characters are salt-of-the-earth people, and you can't help rooting for them. The wrestling matches are described vividly, and I found those scenes particularly captivating. If you enjoy sports dramas, I recommend Wrestling With Tradition.