In the winter of 1835 Stub Lebeaux, a young, courageous dwarf, in an effort to follow his quest for adventure and his personal need to prove himself, becomes a freedom fighter for Texas' liberty. After learning what life, loyalty, and the misery of war are all about, he, along with 350 other prisoners of war, finds himself a target in the Massacre at Goliad. A miracle through the sacrifice of his best friend saves him from a horrible death, and the strength of a woman's love gives him his life back and hope for his future.

Through his fortitude, grit, and the determination to be the man he knew he could be for the woman he loves; Stub moves on after the trauma and nightmares of war. He learns that by dreaming big and acting on those dreams, he can stand as tall as any other man and achieve his most lofty goals.

Stub's tale of turning misery and loss into happiness and success is an inspirational story that proves that short-term sacrifice can lead to long-term success, and a bold spirit can motivate even the most downtrodden. Stub's story will leave you with a newfound sense of hope and brings a whole new meaning to the term "underdog."