Never Give Up : My Stroke, My Recovery, and My Return to the NFL

by Bruschi, Tedy; Holley, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780470373545
• ISBN10: 0470373547
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-08-19
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The triumphant bestseller-now in paperback!"Never Give Up . . . is Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi's account of the stroke he suffered in '05. Bruschi's recreation of his illness is compelling, as is his rationalization of why he came back and his response to those who said he shouldn't." -Sports Illustrated"[Bruschi's] goal was to tell his story and raise awareness about the warning signs of strokes. Much like his comeback, Bruschi succeeds on both counts." -The Boston Globe"There are all sorts of subplots within the larger New England Patriots success story, none more worthy of exploring for inspirational reasons than the one involving Bruschi." -Toronto Star"His story is a compelling and convincing one that will appeal to both football fans and those affected by strokes." -Publishers WeeklyIn Never Give Up, New England Patriots star Tedy Bruschi tells the powerful and uplifting story of his amazing comeback from a stroke and rapid return to the game. He reveals how he faced overwhelming physical and emotional challenges on his remarkable road to recovery and shares the invaluable insights he gained along the way. Inspiring and deeply human, Never Give Up is a testament to courage and hope from a true champion on and off the field.

Author Biography

Tedy Bruschi has been a linebacker with the New England Patriots for twelve years, playing in four Super Bowls and winning three. He has also been named to the Pro Bowl. He is an official spokesman for the American Stroke Association. He lives in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, with his wife, Heidi, and their three sons.

Michael Holley is the author of the New York Times bestseller Patriot Reign: Bill Belichick, the Coaches, and the Players Who Built a Champion. He currently cohosts the Dale & Holley show on Boston's WEEI, the No. 1–rated sports radio station in America.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xiii
Acknowledgments	p. xv
Prologue	p. 1
Tedy Bruschi, Linebacker	p. 11
Growing Up in Cali	p. 33
Tedy Bruschi, Organizational Trainee	p. 53
Body and Soul	p. 75
Tensions at Home	p. 97
Wandering	p. 117
It's All on Us	p. 139
Take Me Home	p. 161
My Inspirations	p. 185
Returning	p. 207
The Super Bowl Mentality	p. 225
Once More into the Breach	p. 243
American Stroke Association and Tedy's Team	p. 267
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