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Book SynopsisWhether you are a parent, coach or teacher looking for a tool that can inspire and motivate, a fan interested in learning how players overcame obstacles to reach the NFL or just someone that enjoys reading poignant, inspiring stories, Insightful Player delivers.
Each Insightful Player™ story shows solid evidence of the immense power of the human spirit. We all need to be reminded of this, especially kids and especially now. Insightful Player™ brings to life how players that reached the NFL did so not only on their talent, but often because of the heroic acts they made to overcome life’s obstacles.
A player's father was murdered when he was eight; he had to duck for cover in his home because bullets were flying on his street... Another player saw people shot as early as the age of five and often saw dead bodies on his street before his teens...A Hall of Fame player never had a winter coat or winter boots and didn't always have food to eat...A former player was put in classes for the mentally disabled, his father "beat the tar" out of him, his coaches wouldn't help him get into college because they said he had no talent....All of these players overcame these hardships to achieve a place in the NFL.
Each player’s story provides a lesson in perseverance, values, courage and integrity. Insightful Player™ is a playbook for inspiring us all, especially our children. Use it to teach, inspire and learn.
Trade Review"Insightful Player" shows us that good news in sports can be compelling, interesting and important. Chrissy Carew has gathered the stories of top athletes who live the right way, and we're fortunate to have them gathered all in one valuable piece of work. The players she writes about don't just mouth the old bromides; they live them. I know many of these players, and I know when Heath Evans of the Saints says, "Live your values even when times are tough,' it's true---because I know this is the way Evans has lived his life, in and out of athletics. This is a terrific addition to the bookshelves of people who live their lives right, or want to. --Peter King, Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated
The stories contained in "Insightful Player" fill your heart with joy and put your mind to work. Revealing moments, life changing decisions and captivating athletes take the reader on a wonderful journey as they unveil their reshaped lives. The landscape of your life can't help but be inspired by these stories. They will give you hope and perhaps provide a new compass to follow in your journey. --Kevin Harlan, CBS Sports, TNT Sports
Too much attention is paid to the misdeeds of athletes today when the REAL truth is that some of the most incredible stories are of those who are not just playing but are changing the world. "Insightful Player" shines a long overdue light on those real winners in sports. Thanks from all of us who need inspiration! --Don Yaeger, New York Times Best-Selling Author
I love the NFL and "Insightful Player" brings out the best in the league through these great stories about exceptional role models. For those who get down on how much they make, "Insightful Player" will show how much heart they have and the positive difference they are making in the world. Read this book and be inspired and share it with your kids. --Ken Blanchard, Co-Author of New York Times best-seller "The One Minute Manager" and "Everyone's a Coach"
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Hall of Famer and Former Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Roger Staubach
Chapter 2: The New England Patriots’ Kyle Arrington
Chapter 3: NFL Free Agent Rocky Boiman
Chapter 4: The Saint Louis Rams’ Jason Brown
Chapter 5: The New Orleans Saints’ Danny
Chapter 6: The New York Jets’ Jerricho Cotchery
Chapter 7: The Chicago Bears’ Rashied Davis
Chapter 8: The San Diego Chargers’ James Dearth
Chapter 9: NFL Free Agent Chris Draft
Chapter 10: The New Orleans Saints’ Heath Evans
Chapter 11: The San Diego Chargers’ Antonio Garay
Chapter 12: The Houston Texans’ Jarvis Green
Chapter 13: Legendary Patriots Quarterback Steve Grogan
Chapter 14: NFL Former Player Ken Harvey
Chapter 15: The Jacksonville Jaguars’ Aaron Kampman
Chapter 16: The Cincinnati Bengals’ Reggie Kelly
Chapter 17: The New England Patriots’ Devin McCourty
Chapter 18: The Tennessee Titans’ Jason McCourty
Chapter 19: NFL Former Player Karl Mecklenburg
Chapter 20: NFL Free Agent Billy Miller
Chapter 21: New England Patriots Hall of Famer Steve Nelson
Chapter 22: The Jacksonville Jaguars’ Montell Owens
Chapter 23: NFL Former Player Kevin Reilly
Chapter 24: The New York Jets’ Tony Richardson
Chapter 25: NFL Free Agent Gerome Sapp
Chapter 26: New England Patriots Hall of Famer Andre Tippett
Chapter 27: NFL Free Agent Ben Utecht
Chapter 28: NFL Former Player Damian Vaughn
Chapter 29: The Cleveland Browns’ Benjamin Watson
Chapter 30: NFL Former Player Daniel Wilcox
Chapter 31: NFL Former Player Blaise Winter
Chapter 32: The New Orleans Saints’ Usama Young
