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You Are a Champion: How to Be the Best You Can Be
It’s hard to know what is possible until you start. You have to be able to dream big and be prepared to work towards your dreams. I’ve achieved a lot so far, but it didn’t come in one go; big things rarely happen overnight, and good things rarely happen as if by magic . . .
Marcus Rashford is famous worldwide for his skills both on and off the pitch – but before he was a Manchester United and England footballer, and long before he started his inspiring campaign to end child food poverty, he was just an average kid from Wythenshawe, South Manchester. Now, Marcus Rashford MBE wants to show YOU how to achieve your dreams, in this positive and inspiring guide for life.
No matter who you are and no matter where you come from, every single person in the world has the potential to be a champion. In You Are a Champion, the nation’s favourite footballer gives you the tools you need to reach your full potential, showing you how to be the very BEST version of yourself you can be.
Written with journalist Carl Anka, this empowering guide is packed full of stories from Marcus’s own life, brilliant advice and top-tips from performance psychologist Katie Warriner. Perfect for readers who need to hear that they already are champions – they just might not know it yet.
It shows kids how to:
- Be comfortable with who you are – you can't be a champion until you're happy being you!
- Dream big
- Practise like a champion – good things take hard work and time
- Get out of your comfort zone and learn from your mistakes
- Navigate adversity in a positive way
- Find your team
- Use your voice and stand up for others
- Never stop learning
With an afterword by Tim S. Grover.
Marcus Rashford is famous worldwide for his skills both on and off the pitch – but before he was a Manchester United and England footballer, and long before he started his inspiring campaign to end child food poverty, he was just an average kid from Wythenshawe, South Manchester. Now, Marcus Rashford MBE wants to show YOU how to achieve your dreams, in this positive and inspiring guide for life.
No matter who you are and no matter where you come from, every single person in the world has the potential to be a champion. In You Are a Champion, the nation’s favourite footballer gives you the tools you need to reach your full potential, showing you how to be the very BEST version of yourself you can be.
Written with journalist Carl Anka, this empowering guide is packed full of stories from Marcus’s own life, brilliant advice and top-tips from performance psychologist Katie Warriner. Perfect for readers who need to hear that they already are champions – they just might not know it yet.
It shows kids how to:
- Be comfortable with who you are – you can't be a champion until you're happy being you!
- Dream big
- Practise like a champion – good things take hard work and time
- Get out of your comfort zone and learn from your mistakes
- Navigate adversity in a positive way
- Find your team
- Use your voice and stand up for others
- Never stop learning
With an afterword by Tim S. Grover.
224 pages, Paperback
First published May 27, 2021
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June 2, 2021
I would read anything Marcus wrote, although this is aimed at kids around 12 years old. I’m genuinely just so happy that Marcus is having the influence and impact he is. This book will get children reading and inspired and it’s just rad that their favourite footballer is talking about his feelings and self-belief and supporting each other. Proud, proud United fan right here (and even at 28, it doesn’t hurt to be reminded that you can be a champion!).
June 14, 2021
A book with three authors, Marcus Rashford, footballer, Carl Anka, journalist, and Katie Warriner, sports psychologist. The result is something of a juggling act: how to get autobiography and journalism and motivational psychology to keep moving in harmony. There are moments where the book does not hold together or the links are too forced: oh, Marcus just happens to idolise Muhammad Ali, so here is a chance to make some points about being knocked down in life and getting up afterwards. A little too pat and simplistic. But this book has its heart in the right place and does contain some very useful advice and sets it out in a lively manner.
But who is the "YOU" in "YOU ARE A CHAMPION?" Young adult readers are quick to latch on to gender and this book is terribly male in its language and approach to life. A female appears on p.67, in a cartoon related to learning. A figure in a dress appears as part of a family group and another waves a hand at a music concert. Other than that this is a footy book for the boys. And as this book was bought for a Black teenager devoted to football I am certain it will have the perfect reception; and he will award it five stars. Job done.
But who is the "YOU" in "YOU ARE A CHAMPION?" Young adult readers are quick to latch on to gender and this book is terribly male in its language and approach to life. A female appears on p.67, in a cartoon related to learning. A figure in a dress appears as part of a family group and another waves a hand at a music concert. Other than that this is a footy book for the boys. And as this book was bought for a Black teenager devoted to football I am certain it will have the perfect reception; and he will award it five stars. Job done.
June 10, 2021
FULL DISCLOSURE: My beloved pal co-wrote this (not Marcus, although he is England's Beloved Pal)
Obviously this is aimed far below my reading age (I can apparently do up to 18 now!!), but I thought this was incredibly wise and graced with limitless emotional intelligence. I won't say I wish I'd had it when I was a kid, because I know that guy would've fumbled the ball, but I'm glad OTHER people have it.
Obviously this is aimed far below my reading age (I can apparently do up to 18 now!!), but I thought this was incredibly wise and graced with limitless emotional intelligence. I won't say I wish I'd had it when I was a kid, because I know that guy would've fumbled the ball, but I'm glad OTHER people have it.
July 5, 2021
Not a strong fan of this book. This is aimed at younger reader, +10, but it seems like it was aimed at 3 year-olds. The language is just so basic that I think even a 10 year old would struggle with this book in trying to take it serious. There are more wonderful books out for younger people that I think this one would be qualified for a skip-over. The synopsis itself has everything you need to know. Literally, it highlights everything that is covered in this book. Assume the best quality for each category and that is what this book forms. The content, however, is as basic as basic gets. The sentence structure by chance varies none. Everything you read sounds exactly the same in this book.
I couldn’t stand it. And let me remind you again that everything covered is already given in the synopsis. So… why waste your time. Here is the book:
It shows kids how to:
- Be comfortable with who you are – you can't be a champion until you're happy being you!
- Dream big
- Practise like a champion – good things take hard work and time
- Get out of your comfort zone and learn from your mistakes
- Navigate adversity in a positive way
- Find your team
- Use your voice and stand up for others
- Never stop learning
There you go, straight from the synopsis. You just saved yourself 10 bucks, that’s a good start for money management. Add that to the above and you may have a good setup for dealing with life for a couple of years. This is mostly for people in middle school. I highly doubt that you would be one reading this in highschool, when you have a reading average surpassing this by a large margin. Seriously, this reads incredibly insulting to average intelligence.
Additionally, another thing that bothered me plenty is that fact that there was a section of this book that concerned family or “building your own team” and this young man blew through several pages about his family as if we, the reader, have contact with his family so that they can join our team. It made no sense other than for wasted pages and building up content for an already short book. 88 pages on Kindle. I figured the publishing house needed more content for them to go ahead and give it a run-through.
I don’t like it. I would give this to a 4th grader. I think they would enjoy it. But anyone in highschool who understands basic reading comprehension will not enjoy this title at all. Trust me. I cannot recommend to the average reader. But if you need something soft, something on the brighter side of things where nothing goes wrong and everything in life is fine and dandy, this is the pick up for you.
Good luck.
I don’t mean to hate, but when money is spent you must give a review that puts worth toward that money. I received nothing special here for my hard earned cash.
I couldn’t stand it. And let me remind you again that everything covered is already given in the synopsis. So… why waste your time. Here is the book:
It shows kids how to:
- Be comfortable with who you are – you can't be a champion until you're happy being you!
- Dream big
- Practise like a champion – good things take hard work and time
- Get out of your comfort zone and learn from your mistakes
- Navigate adversity in a positive way
- Find your team
- Use your voice and stand up for others
- Never stop learning
There you go, straight from the synopsis. You just saved yourself 10 bucks, that’s a good start for money management. Add that to the above and you may have a good setup for dealing with life for a couple of years. This is mostly for people in middle school. I highly doubt that you would be one reading this in highschool, when you have a reading average surpassing this by a large margin. Seriously, this reads incredibly insulting to average intelligence.
Additionally, another thing that bothered me plenty is that fact that there was a section of this book that concerned family or “building your own team” and this young man blew through several pages about his family as if we, the reader, have contact with his family so that they can join our team. It made no sense other than for wasted pages and building up content for an already short book. 88 pages on Kindle. I figured the publishing house needed more content for them to go ahead and give it a run-through.
I don’t like it. I would give this to a 4th grader. I think they would enjoy it. But anyone in highschool who understands basic reading comprehension will not enjoy this title at all. Trust me. I cannot recommend to the average reader. But if you need something soft, something on the brighter side of things where nothing goes wrong and everything in life is fine and dandy, this is the pick up for you.
Good luck.
I don’t mean to hate, but when money is spent you must give a review that puts worth toward that money. I received nothing special here for my hard earned cash.
October 22, 2021
Got this for my 11 year old and thought I would give it a go 😂 great easy read full of positivity, encouragement and things to think about.
May 29, 2021
There are very few positives that have come out of this Covid-19 pandemic, but one of them is the emergence of footballer Marcus Rashford as a role model for children. Well, everyone really. Besides being a successful footballer with Manchester United and England, Marcus campaigned against child hunger and homelessness and he forced the government to change its mind with regard to food vouchers for disadvantaged children. His philanthropic ventures earned him an MBE medal in 2020.
Coming from a humble background himself, Rashford uses his platform to help children in another way, too. As he didn't read properly until he was seventeen, he wrote this self-help book (with the aid of a journalist Carl Anka) to help promote a book club in order to help underprivileged children enjoy the 'escapism of reading'. He plans to distribute 50,000 free books with the aid of MacMillan Publishers via the book club. A role model indeed.
This book is aimed at 9 to 12 year olds, many of whom are exactly like Rashford was at their age. He tells of his own childhood, how it was difficult for his large family to deal with day to day issues and how they coped with the help of each other. At this pivotal age as children enter secondary school, Rashford shows how they can reach their potential by shaping their own destiny via acceptance, goal setting, learning and hard work. He demonstrates what he did as a child to help him reach the dream of playing for his favourite football team.
The use of different types and sizes of fonts along with dynamic illustrations makes this an easy book to read. Children will identify with it, especially those who have done something a little bit naughty, as Rashford uses his mischievous capers as life lessons. Warm and homely, I can see young people wanting to read this book because it is written by a very successful footballer. The advantage is that this is their self-help book.
I don't know how many readers will end up as successful as Marcus Rashford, but if they take on half of what he says, they will make a great start and develop a good attitude to life. The only thing wrong with Rashford is that he plays for Manchester United instead of Liverpool. But hey, you can't have everything in life.
Recommended for all secondary school-aged people, and beyond.
Coming from a humble background himself, Rashford uses his platform to help children in another way, too. As he didn't read properly until he was seventeen, he wrote this self-help book (with the aid of a journalist Carl Anka) to help promote a book club in order to help underprivileged children enjoy the 'escapism of reading'. He plans to distribute 50,000 free books with the aid of MacMillan Publishers via the book club. A role model indeed.
This book is aimed at 9 to 12 year olds, many of whom are exactly like Rashford was at their age. He tells of his own childhood, how it was difficult for his large family to deal with day to day issues and how they coped with the help of each other. At this pivotal age as children enter secondary school, Rashford shows how they can reach their potential by shaping their own destiny via acceptance, goal setting, learning and hard work. He demonstrates what he did as a child to help him reach the dream of playing for his favourite football team.
The use of different types and sizes of fonts along with dynamic illustrations makes this an easy book to read. Children will identify with it, especially those who have done something a little bit naughty, as Rashford uses his mischievous capers as life lessons. Warm and homely, I can see young people wanting to read this book because it is written by a very successful footballer. The advantage is that this is their self-help book.
I don't know how many readers will end up as successful as Marcus Rashford, but if they take on half of what he says, they will make a great start and develop a good attitude to life. The only thing wrong with Rashford is that he plays for Manchester United instead of Liverpool. But hey, you can't have everything in life.
Recommended for all secondary school-aged people, and beyond.
July 27, 2021
My admiration for Marcus Rashford continues to grow on a daily basis. This book is obviously aimed at a younger audience but I still found it inspiring and motivating! I’m sure the younger generation who read this book will feel the same way I do about it. I wish I had this book growing up and going through school! Carl Anka does a great job of piecing this book together and portrays a honest and natural read throughout.
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December 7, 2021The brilliant book by Marcus Rashford is an autobiography made to aspire people to achieve the best in life . The book has any number of take home messages: Build Your Confidence; Never Stop Learning, Find Your Team and… You Are a Champion. But you know what he doesn’t say? It’s that it helps being a football genius to begin with.
June 19, 2021
Yes, I’m biased, but this would get five stars even if my mate wasn’t involved in writing it. Genuinely the sort of book that I’d have loved to have when growing up, and would be amazed if this doesn’t Make A Difference for tons of people
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February 21, 2023Not going to rate this as I only dipped into it, but Rashford is dispensing a lot of basically good advice about perseverance, goal setting, and working out what you want rather than just imagining that being talented and successful just falls from the sky. He's likeable and accessible. Good stuff for kids of all ages.
July 16, 2022
Very nice, inspiring 👍
August 29, 2024
A good read and useful information and motivational quotes and techniques to help you as a person going through life and the challenges you may face. Some nice affirmations in this book too.
December 3, 2024
I read this with my class for school so I'm just gonna leave it a 3/5 because it was a great read for them :)
July 12, 2021
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of You Are a Champion: How to Be the Best You Can Be by Marcus Rashford MBE and Carl Anka.
I was really, really happy to be approved to review this book. As a 27 year old, I am not the target demographic for this (I was going to say self-help) self- champion book, but I absolutely love Marcus Rashford.
I have been a Manchester United supporter for as long as I can remember. Right from being a kid who had no real interest in football other than wearing a 'Rooney' Manchester United shirt and a pair of total 90's to mischievously challenge my very passionately Liverpool-supporting Dad, to being an adult, who, through watching and learning about the game with my partner has made me a big fan of the game and the players.
Since really getting in to football and Manchester United, Rashford has been one of my big favourites. Yes, he's a great player, but for me its always the sportsmanship and etiquette on the pitch that turns a player in to one of my favourites. Marcus is the guy that helps someone up when he's done a bad tackle, Marcus is the guy that crosses himself and points up to the sky where his Nan is looking down on him before walking on to the pitch, Marcus is the guy who supports, congratulates and applauds winners when he is on the losing side. Marcus Rashford is just a bloody good guy.
Then to really cement his place in my favourite players list, he spends his time raising over £200m for kids across the country so they can eat over the school holidays, as well as countless other donations, campaigns and charity events/activities. MARCUS RASHFORD IS A BLOODY GOOD GUY.
So, now I've gushed about Rashford, let's talk about his book. You might think I'm bias now because of my fondness for the young footballer, but I hope (if you read my reviews) you will believe thats not the case.
I thought this book was really great. Really, really great. I can only imagine what kind of perspective this book would have given me if it were handed to me as a young child. I'm 27, and this book has given me some amazing lessons on confidence and believing in yourself, so I really hope the younger generation read this book, or have it read to them because the advice, lessons, and words inside are so important to growing up both as an individual and as a member of something bigger, whether that be a community, a family, a team etc.
I work as a tutor for a company who provide Day Services to disabled adults of all ages. After reading my eARC, I have already added this book to my reading group list, because I have some students in mind who would love to hear these words of encouragement and inspiration from a man like Marcus Rashford.
Marcus talks about his life, community, school, family, friends, as well as his career in football. He speaks about his ups and downs, providing brilliant advice from himself and important people in his life throughout.
This was a really wonderful read, and one that would help any kid looking to achieve greatness and realise they can do anything if they put enough work in.
I was really, really happy to be approved to review this book. As a 27 year old, I am not the target demographic for this (I was going to say self-help) self- champion book, but I absolutely love Marcus Rashford.
I have been a Manchester United supporter for as long as I can remember. Right from being a kid who had no real interest in football other than wearing a 'Rooney' Manchester United shirt and a pair of total 90's to mischievously challenge my very passionately Liverpool-supporting Dad, to being an adult, who, through watching and learning about the game with my partner has made me a big fan of the game and the players.
Since really getting in to football and Manchester United, Rashford has been one of my big favourites. Yes, he's a great player, but for me its always the sportsmanship and etiquette on the pitch that turns a player in to one of my favourites. Marcus is the guy that helps someone up when he's done a bad tackle, Marcus is the guy that crosses himself and points up to the sky where his Nan is looking down on him before walking on to the pitch, Marcus is the guy who supports, congratulates and applauds winners when he is on the losing side. Marcus Rashford is just a bloody good guy.
Then to really cement his place in my favourite players list, he spends his time raising over £200m for kids across the country so they can eat over the school holidays, as well as countless other donations, campaigns and charity events/activities. MARCUS RASHFORD IS A BLOODY GOOD GUY.
So, now I've gushed about Rashford, let's talk about his book. You might think I'm bias now because of my fondness for the young footballer, but I hope (if you read my reviews) you will believe thats not the case.
I thought this book was really great. Really, really great. I can only imagine what kind of perspective this book would have given me if it were handed to me as a young child. I'm 27, and this book has given me some amazing lessons on confidence and believing in yourself, so I really hope the younger generation read this book, or have it read to them because the advice, lessons, and words inside are so important to growing up both as an individual and as a member of something bigger, whether that be a community, a family, a team etc.
I work as a tutor for a company who provide Day Services to disabled adults of all ages. After reading my eARC, I have already added this book to my reading group list, because I have some students in mind who would love to hear these words of encouragement and inspiration from a man like Marcus Rashford.
Marcus talks about his life, community, school, family, friends, as well as his career in football. He speaks about his ups and downs, providing brilliant advice from himself and important people in his life throughout.
This was a really wonderful read, and one that would help any kid looking to achieve greatness and realise they can do anything if they put enough work in.
July 14, 2021
An inspirational and positive book. While aimed at upper middle school, I was moved and enjoyed the thought provoking question challenges. I also appreciated how he demonstrated how he learned from failure and his strength in adversity: "I do know that, as a Black man, sometimes I will encounter things designed to try to break my spirit, things that try to make me feel as if I don’t belong because of the colour of my skin. That is wrong, and I will do whatever I can, for as long as I can, to stop it; not just for myself, but for other people like me too" (145).
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May 19, 2022I gave this 5 stars because it was very helpful and it had a lot of helpful info, about more mental things rather than football. He told loads of stories and it was a really helpful book for a child aged 9-16 id say. I really liked this book because it was nice and relaxing to read and is a great book to read before sleep, I highly recommend this book.
June 12, 2023
Marcus Rashford is a beauty. This book is definitely written for children; and geared towards them, but the messages are a great reminder to adults as well. Being a huge Rashford fan biases me, and I don’t care. I’ll pass this book on to my son in a couple of years and he will definitely learn something.
March 24, 2024
I read this book as soon as it came out,it’s such a nice book I love it so much!! anything rashy writes i will read!! I read this when I was 13 I think it was one of my personal favs knowing my favourite football player at that time wrote it.
August 11, 2021
The kids at school will love this book....I can't wait to see them getting their hands on it x
September 5, 2021
I'm sure I would've loved this book when I was young.
February 3, 2022
"Don't take losses, take lessons"
November 27, 2022
Lots to think about! My kids at school are eager to get their hands on this book!
May 13, 2023
Bought it only because of Rashford's name, it turned out to be a book focused for kids. But well, main bhi baccha hi hu in some way. Asked some tough questions "what is your dream?..." And i thought "let me live with my existential crisis"
September 27, 2024
I am a champion- cheers Rashford!
June 21, 2024
I know this is aimed at 12 year olds but even my room of 32 12 year olds agreed that this book was just him repeating the same sentence 500 times
July 1, 2021
Looking forward to sharing this with my class. It’s an easy, uplifting read for football fans and non-football fans alike!
January 16, 2024
Good book
June 18, 2021
What a beautiful book. I wish I had been able to read this when I was a kid. It’s not just got an amazing core theme to help motivate you but it gives actual actionable things you can do to reach your goals. Marcus Rashford comes off as a genuinely lovely guy and it does feel like he sincerely cares about you as a reader. Carl Anka does a great job piecing this together and making it all seem so natural and honest. Loved it.
December 31, 2021
This is the book I wish I read when I was in junior high. It reads like a mindful conversation with a trusted friend, gently peeling back the layers to both remind me that I’m worthy and shine a light on the new revelations of what could be if I believe in myself (at that time).
June 4, 2021
Thank you to @amberivatt of @macmillankidsuk and of course Marcus & Carl for a #gifted copy of the finished book in exchange for an honest review.
As millions across the world have now seen, Marcus Rashford is a young man who has never forgotten where he came from and the journey he has taken to achieve the dizzying heights of where he is now.
Whilst he is only 23, he has inspired the world with his work to provide support for those who were already struggling before the global pandemic that is Covid-19.
This book shows the mentality and attitude behind how Marcus has been able to achieve all that he has, in the very short time he has.
But here’s the thing, Marcus isn’t saying that this is the formula to be a world class footballer...... he is saying that this is how you can be the best that you can be...... in anything that you choose to do in life.
The writing is pitched at the perfect level for 9-11 year olds and I read this with my 8 and a half year old Nico who found it easy to follow and has boosted his confidence not only in his reading but also in himself and his own abilities.
T̳h̳e̳ ̳b̳o̳o̳k̳ ̳t̳e̳a̳c̳h̳e̳s̳ ̳k̳i̳d̳s̳:̳
- 𝔹𝕖 𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕨𝕙𝕠 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕒𝕣𝕖 – 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕔𝕒𝕟'𝕥 𝕓𝕖 𝕒 𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕞𝕡𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕝 𝕪𝕠𝕦'𝕣𝕖 𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕡𝕪 𝕓𝕖𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕪𝕠𝕦!
- 𝔻𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕞 𝕓𝕚𝕘
- ℙ𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕤𝕖 𝕝𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕒 𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕞𝕡𝕚𝕠𝕟 – 𝕘𝕠𝕠𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕤 𝕥𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕚𝕞𝕖
- 𝔾𝕖𝕥 𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕠𝕗 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕥 𝕫𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕟 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕞𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕜𝕖𝕤
- ℕ𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕘𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕒𝕕𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕚𝕥𝕪 𝕚𝕟 𝕒 𝕡𝕠𝕤𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖 𝕨𝕒𝕪
- 𝔽𝕚𝕟𝕕 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕥𝕖𝕒𝕞
- 𝕌𝕤𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕧𝕠𝕚𝕔𝕖 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕦𝕡 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕤
- ℕ𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕡 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘
Each chapter ends with “Action Points” which help consolidate what the preceding chapter has spoken about.
I loved that the book emphasised that you don’t always know exactly what you want to do or be, but by trying your best and working with what pieces of your puzzle you have, slowly but surely you will find each missing piece and start to build the picture of what you want to achieve in life. And in doing so, whilst your ideas of what you want from your life will change, each piece will still build towards your picture.
The book has really helped Nico understand that no one knows exactly what they want to be at his age but working hard helps you to figure out who you want to be and where you want to go.
This book needs to be available to every child in every school, across the country.
I will be making sure that Nico’s school has at least 2 copies for their school library.
As millions across the world have now seen, Marcus Rashford is a young man who has never forgotten where he came from and the journey he has taken to achieve the dizzying heights of where he is now.
Whilst he is only 23, he has inspired the world with his work to provide support for those who were already struggling before the global pandemic that is Covid-19.
This book shows the mentality and attitude behind how Marcus has been able to achieve all that he has, in the very short time he has.
But here’s the thing, Marcus isn’t saying that this is the formula to be a world class footballer...... he is saying that this is how you can be the best that you can be...... in anything that you choose to do in life.
The writing is pitched at the perfect level for 9-11 year olds and I read this with my 8 and a half year old Nico who found it easy to follow and has boosted his confidence not only in his reading but also in himself and his own abilities.
T̳h̳e̳ ̳b̳o̳o̳k̳ ̳t̳e̳a̳c̳h̳e̳s̳ ̳k̳i̳d̳s̳:̳
- 𝔹𝕖 𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕨𝕙𝕠 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕒𝕣𝕖 – 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕔𝕒𝕟'𝕥 𝕓𝕖 𝕒 𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕞𝕡𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕝 𝕪𝕠𝕦'𝕣𝕖 𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕡𝕪 𝕓𝕖𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕪𝕠𝕦!
- 𝔻𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕞 𝕓𝕚𝕘
- ℙ𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕤𝕖 𝕝𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕒 𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕞𝕡𝕚𝕠𝕟 – 𝕘𝕠𝕠𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕤 𝕥𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕚𝕞𝕖
- 𝔾𝕖𝕥 𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕠𝕗 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕥 𝕫𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕟 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕞𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕜𝕖𝕤
- ℕ𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕘𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕒𝕕𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕚𝕥𝕪 𝕚𝕟 𝕒 𝕡𝕠𝕤𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖 𝕨𝕒𝕪
- 𝔽𝕚𝕟𝕕 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕥𝕖𝕒𝕞
- 𝕌𝕤𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕧𝕠𝕚𝕔𝕖 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕦𝕡 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕤
- ℕ𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕡 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘
Each chapter ends with “Action Points” which help consolidate what the preceding chapter has spoken about.
I loved that the book emphasised that you don’t always know exactly what you want to do or be, but by trying your best and working with what pieces of your puzzle you have, slowly but surely you will find each missing piece and start to build the picture of what you want to achieve in life. And in doing so, whilst your ideas of what you want from your life will change, each piece will still build towards your picture.
The book has really helped Nico understand that no one knows exactly what they want to be at his age but working hard helps you to figure out who you want to be and where you want to go.
This book needs to be available to every child in every school, across the country.
I will be making sure that Nico’s school has at least 2 copies for their school library.
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