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9781604137552

Adrian Peterson

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  • ISBN13:

    9781604137552

  • ISBN10:

    160413755X

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2011-10-01
  • Publisher: Facts on File
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Summary

Before becoming one of the greatest running backs in the NFL, Adrian Peterson overcame several personal tragedies. He held his dying brother in his arms after a tragic accident, was separated from his imprisoned father, was stunned by the murder of his stepbrother, and endured many career-threatening injuries. But through it all, he has run the football with a pride, force, and vengeance that sets him apart from almost all other modern running backs. Peterson sets goals that are so high that even attempting them makes him special. Peterson's natural and almost superhuman ability has been shaped by hard work, coaching, and discipline. His story is one of courage and patience leading to greatness on the fields of the NFLi

Author Biography

Clifford W. Mills is an adjunct faculty member at Columbia College, an editor, and, a writer who specializes in biographies of world leaders and sports figures. He is a lifelong football fan who lives in Jacksonville, Florida, and roots, for both the Home-team and the New England Patriots.

Table of Contents

Taking Charge: November 9,2008p. 7
Running All Day in Palestine, Texasp. 16
The Oklahoma Yearsp. 33
Becoming a Feared Vikingp. 50
Leading the Leaguep. 69
He Is Legendp. 84
Statisticsp. 99
Chronology and Timelinep. 100
Glossaryp. 104
Bibliographyp. 109
Further Readingp. 112
Picture Creditsp. 113
Indexp. 114
About the Authorp. 120
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Excerpts

Before becoming one of the greatest running backs in the NFL, Adrian Peterson overcame several personal tragedies. He held his dying brother in his arms after a tragic accident, was separated from his imprisoned father for all of his teenage years, was stunned by the murder of his stepbrother, and endured many injuries. But through it all, he has run the football with a pride, force, and vengeance that sets him apart from almost all other modern running backs. Peterson sets goals that are so high that even attempting to meet them makes him special. His natural and almost superhuman ability has been shaped by hard work, coaching, and discipline. His story is one of courage and patience leading to greatness on the fields of the NFL. In Adrian Peterson, read about the life, career statistics, and achievements of this football superstar.

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