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Winning: From Walk-On to Captain, in Football and Life
Framed within the frenzy leading up to a Super Bowl, Gary Brackett flashes back to the defining moments and lessons in his journey leading to the threshold of a championship season. With his heart metaphorically on his jersey sleeve, Gary invites the reader inside the world of NFL football and the drama leading up to the biggest game day of the year. Along the way, Gary provides glimpses of real-life heroes, on and off the field, as he recounts the stories in this touching testament to the memory of his mom, dad and brother.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published December 13, 2011
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July 28, 2020
Excellent story. Read and discussed it with my soon to be Freshman son. Brings up alot of good talking points about life, faith, and challenges.
July 19, 2020
Having watched Gary play football in the NFL, I was interested in hearing his story. Gary’s personal memoir is a one of triumph through his professional and personal life. It’s crazy to think how an athlete can go from barely even looked at in life, to barely being looked at in college, to barely even looked at in the pros, to becoming a captain of a Super Bowl Championship team.
Gary may have got the short end of the stick in life, but it is clear he never used that as an excuse. Gary’s personal losses in his life is beyond imaginable and shows his true character in overcoming those challenges. This story is told via a constant seesaw of flashbacks to different moments in a Gary’s life and flash forwards to the drama leading up to his Super Bowl XLI victory.
A good, easy, and worthwhile read.
Gary may have got the short end of the stick in life, but it is clear he never used that as an excuse. Gary’s personal losses in his life is beyond imaginable and shows his true character in overcoming those challenges. This story is told via a constant seesaw of flashbacks to different moments in a Gary’s life and flash forwards to the drama leading up to his Super Bowl XLI victory.
A good, easy, and worthwhile read.
November 25, 2021
This is an amazing and inspirational Read..
This story is awesome. It is great to see Gary overcome so much to become the success he is.
It's even more special that I knew him personally!
Buy this book and get one for a young person you want to see excel as well!
This story is awesome. It is great to see Gary overcome so much to become the success he is.
It's even more special that I knew him personally!
Buy this book and get one for a young person you want to see excel as well!
March 16, 2012
One of the most uplifting stories I have ever read. Gary Brackett doesn't let anything hold him back, personally or professionally.
April 22, 2012
Brackett is an inspiration! It is amazing the he was able to overcome his childhood and the rough 16 months that he endured as an adult! He is a Great football player and a Great Man!!
May 16, 2012
A really interesting book to read! Brackett really has overcome incredible obstacles.
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