The Shield and the Sledgehammer: "Strength to protect. Power to break through."

By: Mattison, Jimmy Odom

The Shield and the Sledgehammer

"Strength to protect. Power to break through."

Jimmy Odom Mattison has spent much of his life showing up for others. In The Shield and the Sledgehammer, he tells the story of the challenges that shaped him, the responsibilities he carried, and the determination that kept him moving forward.

This personal memoir explores what it means to protect the people you love while fighting to build a life of your own. Through setbacks, hard work, and moments of change, Mattison reflects on the strength it takes to endure and the courage it takes to pursue something more.

The shield represents his commitment to care for others. The sledgehammer represents his resolve to break through the barriers in his path. Together, they tell a story of resilience, purpose, and refusing to give up.

For readers who believe that difficult beginnings do not have to decide the ending, The Shield and the Sledgehammer is an invitation to keep going-and to recognize the strength already within you.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HLWTPXNS
• ISBN13: 9798182810708
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Jimmy Odom Mattison Publishing
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"