Men Don't Run In the Rain: A Son’s Reflections on Life, Faith, and an Iconic Father

by Rick Burgess

“Men Don't Run In the Rain” is a timeless reflection on the kind of man they simply don't make anymore.“Men Don’t Run In the A Son’s Reflections on Life, Faith, and an Iconic Father” is the latest book by New York Times bestselling author and national radio personality Rick Burgess. Rick weaves the colorful and moving story of his larger-than-life father, William “Bill” Burgess, a man who was a football player at Auburn University and later a championship-winning coach at the high school and collegiate level. Rick had a front-row seat to this legendary man who had a way of living and speaking unlike any other.In “Men Don’t Run In the Rain,” Rick captures his father’s many colorful sayings and stories, taking them a step further by communicating the spiritual truths behind each one. Coach Burgess’ coaching philosophy—shaped by integrity and toughness—is impactful for anyone wanting to live with purpose and faith.

Genres: Biography

200 pages, Hardcover

Published May 27, 2025

Reviews

[Elliot H · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well written and concise biography that also works as a character study. Infused with Rick’s humor and story-telling but with serious asides to consider the spiritual applications from his father’s life, this book was a good read.

[Michael Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an ok read of a sons reflection of his football coach father and lessons he taught both his sons and teams./. The book provides the reader insight of the man and the hard nose principles he utilized to train boys become men. The writers father was successful at both the High School and NCAA DII level. Throughout, the writer talks about lessons he learned along the way playing for his father but how various Bible readings often matched much of what his was teaching. It's a fast read but not what I expected.

[Lucas Wooten · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Real masculinity is humbly coming under the authority of God and obediently following where He leads.”

Men Don’t Run In the Rain is full of funny stories, life lessons, and spiritual application related to Rick Burgess’ father, Bill Burgess. This is a great book for all men who want to understand and live the life of a real man, dedicated to the only perfect man who ever walked on planet Earth, Jesus Christ.

[Becky Preston · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am proud to be from Rick’s hometown. I didn’t grow up there and didn’t know Coach Burgess. But I raised my three kids there and loved to hear tales of the legend himself. My husband has attended Man Church and our family has been blessed by Rick’s ministry. Keep doing the Father’s work.

[Susie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a wonderful book! Thank you for sharing not only Coach Burgess but an invitation to know Christ!

[Aaron Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've enjoyed each of these 'Coach' stories for years, hearing them on the Rick and Bubba show, and it was fun reading them with the additional inspiration!

[Nan Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very nice tribute to his father.

[Justin Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audible version. Excellent.