Part Three: Falling Down, Picking Myself Up: The Promised Land, Man in Motion, Wheels, Me and My Shadow: Chapters 36 - 44 Summary

Despite his anxiety and fears, Cory decides to join the high school football team. By some strange twist of fate, Cory's illness actually help him on the field: the extra energy in his muscles makes him the second fastest player on the team, and the weight he's gained from his medications help him in tackles. Cory is a star on the football team, and his parents are deeply proud of his accomplishments. When they get a new coach halfway through the season, however, things change. This coach isn't willing to make exceptions for Cory's behaviors. He expects Cory to be on time for every practice...