Aaron Brooks: Rise Above (Football (Positively for Kids Book)) [Hardcover]

Aaron Brooks (Author), Greg Brown (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Football (Positively for Kids Book)

New Orleans Saints star quarterback Aaron Brooks takes us on his life journey from starting at "The Bottom"—the name for his childhood neighborhood in Newport News, Virginia—to being one of the elite 32 NFL quarterbacks. Aaron emphasizes the positive vision he had about his future and details how he, step by step, achieved his dreams.

Aaron’s story portrays the true perseverance he had in creating a path up and out of a tough existence. He also reveals that underneath his steadfast exterior burns the heart of a determined winner who lives the motto "rise above."

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Positively for Kids, Inc. (October 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963465090
• ISBN-13: 978-0963465092
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,832,554 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars yet another inspirational tale on how to succeed setting and meeting goals, June 9, 2009

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Kathleen Casey (texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aaron Brooks: Rise Above (Football (Positively for Kids Book)) (Hardcover)

Nothing to object to in this book about a boy was born into poverty with a hit and miss father and a mother with a *heavy hand* but the iron will necessary to raise boys in dire straits. But, the real secret to Mr Brooks personal success is, I suspect, due to his own self confidence which he admits he had from day one. And his natural ability and a good physical body couldn't have hurt him much either.

I bought it for my grandson thinking it would offer some football advice and not life advice. Not enough football.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Of my favorites delivers a Hit!, November 21, 2004

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S. Kemp "Zapper76" (Farmington, ME United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aaron Brooks: Rise Above (Football (Positively for Kids Book)) (Hardcover)

I read this book in 5 days that is how amazing it is. Aaron Brooks is one of my favorite players and the saints are my favorite team. This book is really interesting and the more I read the more I wanted to read. Aaron keep doing what ur doing because you and your book is great!