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After his career-threatening shoulder surgery, coaches wondered if Drew Brees would ever play football again. Then Hurricane Katrina left New Orleans under water---and the Saints homeless. Here the Super Bowl MVP shares the inspiring story of an injured quarterback, a devastated city, and an uprooted team that turned adversity into success and despair into hope!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Shows just how far faith and hard work can take you.,
This review is from: Coming Back Stronger: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity (Hardcover)
As an avid Drew Brees fan I was looking forward to reading this book. Since 2004 when I began watching NFL and recognizing him as an exceptional quarterback then, I was saddened the day he went out with that shoulder injury in 2005. The perseverence he shows in what transpires after that is nothing short of inspiring. He brings humour in every so often by bringing his own humble and somewhat comedic personality into the book, paticularily the events that transpired when he met his future wife while at Purdue. I couldn't be Happier for Drew as he has now cemented himself as the Top tier of elite Quarterbacks. He a gamechanger, a defensive nightmare, but first and foremost, a leader in the highest of all regards. He truly exlempifies what it mean to be a Franchise Quarterback. He tells you how he managed it all in this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for teens and sports fans,
By J. Kennel "marriagefanatic" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Coming Back Stronger: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity (Hardcover)
Just read this book today and wanted to quickly share a "two thumbs up." This is the inspiring true story of Drew Brees' life, including being injured and having a comeback in professional football. Not to reveal the whole story, it is inspiring and involves a lot of courage and stamina on Brees' part as he faces challenges throughout his life, including a lengthy physical rehabilitation. The book is current and tells of the ups and downs, laughter and tears, victories and defeats of his life. Very interesting read for sports fans, and terrific read for teens whether they follow him or not. I have a couple of teen boys in mind who will love receiving this for a gift. I know teens aren't always keen on reading about adversity, but it's a great reality check and good book for conversations over dinner or a campfire.If you want to read about a positive example, role model, mentor, or hero for young men today, Drew Brees is a great one! one quick correction: the audio version is read by Chris Fabry and would be terrific for a car trip/vacation) 20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Real Treasure!,
By A Book a Day - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Coming Back Stronger: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity (Hardcover)
This is an enlightening well-written book for anyone! One lives through some days of adversity with Drew from a high school injury, college, draft, and the San Diego injury. These moments all played a role in preparing for his opportunity to play for the Saints. I began to see how his attitude, focus, preparation and team spirit has brought him to where he is today. I've been drawn to Brittany as I've seen her on television and was happy to see how much credit she is given as part of this story of success. This is definitely a very special family! Some incidents were quite amusing when the "idiot quarterback" at Purdue meets Brittany and his first thought is "I'm going to marry her" and she won't even talk to him and for good reason as Drew freely admits. I laughed out loud when Drew six months later is trying to get acquainted with Brittany and offered to drive her home in her car with a stick shift. Also special were Drew and his brother Reid as kids, the birth and naming of Baylen, and the weeks in the New Orleans home with a mattress on the floor and two camping chairs to sit in at night. We've all taken a turn at "camping in" in an empty home but it was just surprizing to see one additional revelation I could strongly identify with in the book. Finally reading about their Foundation and the enormous accomplishments to help others - children with cancer, schools and parks in New Orleans, Purdue Sports and the other ways Drew has helped in the community and supported our military. Adversity knocks on everyone's door and Drew offers some great advice on how to get yourself through it.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book by an excellent person,
By BoilerUp915 - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Coming Back Stronger: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity (Hardcover)
What an incredible book. I have been a Drew Brees fan since he first stepped foot on the field for Purdue. This is an incredibly well-written and well-detailed account of the different points of adversity he has had to overcome in his life. I've met Drew a few times, and let me tell you, he is just about the nicest and most personable man in such a high position that you could ever meet. He has a chapter in the book titled "A Few Good Men" and in the chapter he explains how one day at church as a teenager he was listening to a pastor talking about how God wants 'a few good men' to "carry on his teachings and walk the walk with Christ." I can honestly say that Drew is certainly one of "A Few Good Men", not only in athletics but in the world today. The book is a must-have, whether you are a sports fan or not.Oh, and I got my copy autographed today at his book signing at Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana. :D Drew, you're the best! |
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