SUSAN S. (susieqmillsacoustics) -
Helpful Score: 2
This is a wonderful book, very inspiring. My admiration and respect for Drew Brees has increased. I love his views and philosophies on life. Tales from his childhood in Texas, to Purdue and meeting his wife, through San Diego and how he came to play for the Saints. There's some history of New Orleans and the Saints franchise and Hurricane Katrina, of course, but this is mostly Drew's personal experiences to present and his beliefs, faith, mentors and influences, stressing how much New Orleans and the Saints mean to him. He ends the book with a "face to face" talk and some insights of wisdom. Excellent read!
Alice B. reviewed Coming Back Stronger: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity on + 3725 more book reviews
Gift copy! Paperback! When a potentially career-ending shoulder injury left quarterback Drew Brees without a teamâand facing the daunting task of having to learn to throw a football all over againâcoaches around the NFL wondered, Will he ever come back? After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, leaving more than 80 percent of the city underwater, many wondered, Will the city ever come back? And with their stadium transformed into a makeshift refugee camp, forcing the Saints to play their entire 2005 season on the road, people questioned, Will the Saints ever come back? It takes a special person to turn adversity into success and despair into hopeâyet that is exactly what Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees has doneâand with the weight of an entire city on his shoulders. Coming Back Stronger is the ultimate comeback story, not only of one of the NFL's top quarterbacks, but also of a city and a team that many had all but given up on. Brees's inspiring message of hope and encouragement proves that with enough faith, determination, and heart, you can overcome any obstacle life throws your way and not only come back, but come back stronger.
