On television, Kevin Sorbo played an invincible demigod; in his real life, three strokes left him partially blind and incapacitated at just thirty-eight years old. Yet since appearances are everything in Hollywood, he hid the full details of his condition from the press and continued to film Hercules, the number-one TV series in the world at the time. In this inspiring memoir, Sorbo shares the details of the crisis that ultimately redefined his measure of success. True Strengthis a story of transformation, persistence, and hope in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Sorbo reflects on his childhood in Minnesota, his early acting days in Hollywood, his charmed life as television's beloved Hercules, and his current outlook. He recounts the onset of stroke symptoms, frightening hospitalizations, and an arduous path to recovery. With this honest account of personal tragedy and triumph, Sorbo aims to blaze a trail for those who have suffered an acute illness or a serious setback in life and are struggling to find their way back.