Ben Roethlisberger

Football Heroes Making a Difference

by Michael Sandler, Norries Wilson (Consultant Editor)

Success in the NFL came early and often for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. In 2004, Ben was named the NFL Rookie of the Year, and the next season he became the youngest quarterback ever to win the Super Bowl. Though he was proud of these accomplishments, Ben knew some other things were more importantlike helping others and changing lives. To pursue these objectives, he decided in 2006 to start the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation, an organization that strives to help communities by purchasing service dogs for police and fire departments across the country. In Ben Roethlisberger, kids will follow Bens amazing football career and also discover how he has made a difference in peoples lives off the field through his charity work. Large, full-color action photos and engaging text will keep readers turning the pages for more. Ben Roethlisberger is part of Bearports Football Heroes Making a Difference series.

24 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Michael Sandler, best-selling author and a leading national learning disability and ADHD expert and coach; columnist and speaker; has both ADHD and Dyslexia and was once told he would never succeed in school. He learned how to work with his cluttered mind, overcoming challenges and negativity while surviving kindergarten through high school and going on to earn several advanced degrees. His lesson is clear you can and will succeed, once you learn how to work with your mind."

Reviews

[Bradley Petry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best QB of all time