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Free Agent
Rennie Curran has spent the past 13 years of his life doing the very thing that he loves – playing the game of football. In 2010, he was drafted in the 3rd round of the NFL Draft after a spectacular career as an All-American linebacker at the University of Georgia, accomplishing his childhood dream of one day playing in the NFL. Everything seemed to be going according to plan; however, Curran would suddenly be thrust into a situation that would make him question everything about himself and his purpose in this world.Rennie Curran’s story is one of a lifelong journey, a journey of highs and lows, triumph and adversity, and the ability to overcome that adversity through faith and strength. In Free The Perspectives of a Young African-American Athlete, Curran hopes that his experiences will help others who are facing similar crossroads in their journey of life, giving them the inspiration they need to overcome any obstacles they may encounter on the way to finding and attaining their dreams.
146 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2013
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Rennie Curran
8 books9 followersDrive, determination, resiliency, intensity, and humility. Any of these characteristics can be used to describe Rennie Curran.
Considered an undersized player by numerous critics going into college, he quickly silenced any doubters by striking fear into the hearts of opposing offenses during his three dominant years as an All-American football player at the University of Georgia.
Drafted in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Titans, Curran is a force to be reckoned with in the National Football League. However, to truly understand Rennie Curran as a man, one must look deeper than his playing career.
Curran has “The Liberian Dream” tattooed on his left bicep, and rightfully so. He has great pride in his Liberian heritage. This pride was brought on by the hard work and determination he witnessed from his family during their numerous struggles with adversity. Curran’s parents came to America from Liberia during the mid-1980s and remained permanently after civil war broke out in their homeland. During that time, his mother earned a master’s degree in nursing from Emory University and would become a certified diabetes educator, while his father started a shoe repair business. Curran grew up witnessing the sacrifices his family made as they supported and sheltered their Liberian family members and friends during the war. Through his family, he has gained pride in his Liberian heritage, and learned that faith, a hard work ethic, and resiliency can help him overcome any obstacles in his life.
Curran is also giving back to the Liberian community and hopes to continue giving support to the educational and social institutions, while also promoting goodwill and building a positive relationship with the Liberian people and government.
Curran’s experiences in life have paved the way for him to become the man that he is today. He still lives his life through the lessons he learned from his family. His on the field intensity and drive to help others is a testament to that. He currently spends much of his time with his daughter, Eleana, giving her the same love he received as a child. Rennie Curran truly is “The Liberian Dream”.
Considered an undersized player by numerous critics going into college, he quickly silenced any doubters by striking fear into the hearts of opposing offenses during his three dominant years as an All-American football player at the University of Georgia.
Drafted in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Titans, Curran is a force to be reckoned with in the National Football League. However, to truly understand Rennie Curran as a man, one must look deeper than his playing career.
Curran has “The Liberian Dream” tattooed on his left bicep, and rightfully so. He has great pride in his Liberian heritage. This pride was brought on by the hard work and determination he witnessed from his family during their numerous struggles with adversity. Curran’s parents came to America from Liberia during the mid-1980s and remained permanently after civil war broke out in their homeland. During that time, his mother earned a master’s degree in nursing from Emory University and would become a certified diabetes educator, while his father started a shoe repair business. Curran grew up witnessing the sacrifices his family made as they supported and sheltered their Liberian family members and friends during the war. Through his family, he has gained pride in his Liberian heritage, and learned that faith, a hard work ethic, and resiliency can help him overcome any obstacles in his life.
Curran is also giving back to the Liberian community and hopes to continue giving support to the educational and social institutions, while also promoting goodwill and building a positive relationship with the Liberian people and government.
Curran’s experiences in life have paved the way for him to become the man that he is today. He still lives his life through the lessons he learned from his family. His on the field intensity and drive to help others is a testament to that. He currently spends much of his time with his daughter, Eleana, giving her the same love he received as a child. Rennie Curran truly is “The Liberian Dream”.
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October 10, 2013I enjoyed the back story provided and the details about Rennie's trip to Liberia. Rennie knows what is important in life and writes about it well!
February 23, 2023
Love the message. Overcoming adversity and how he handled all of it was inspirational.
February 8, 2017
I wrote the book so I will say that it came straight from my heart as a way to inspire and empower individuals who are experiencing times of uncertainty in their professional and personal life. My goal is to use this book as a tool to help people put things in the right perspective and look as adversity as something that comes into our lives to build us into the person we need to be in order to achieve true success.
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November 2, 2018This book was very good and I think that it was very inspirational and Is definitely something that you should read.
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