Author Description

Hooked on Hope is the true story of Joseph Salmon, a small-town teen whose act of heroism made headlines—and whose journey through recovery is as powerful as the rescue itself. After a heroic ice rescue that made national headlines, Joseph Salmon's life took an unexpected turn. A devastating accident left him with a traumatic brain injury—but not without purpose. Hooked on Hope is a powerful true story of survival, recovery, and rediscovery, told through the quiet strength of fishing and the enduring spirit of the Midwest. With every cast, Joseph reminds us that even life's hardest battles can lead us to deeper waters—and just maybe, to a new beginning.