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Called to Coach: Reflections on Life, Faith, and Football

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This is an excellent book and should do very well.

As former President Jimmy Carter so eloquently wrote on the back of Called to Coach, Bobby Bowden is a true American treasure. Whether your a Florida State fan, college football fan, parent, coach, mentor or Christian, you will find a plethora of inspirational stories from the life story of Bobby Bowden. Coach Bowden was not only one of college football's greatest coaches, but he also was one of our countries greatest leaders. The most inspiring part of this book was reading the stories, testimonials and parables from the pregame speeches Bowden delivered to his teams.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who cares about faith, values, and teaching our children to live their lives the right way.

Being a Miami fan, I can't help to envy FSU for having one of the Greatest coaches in college football. Great book. Very inspirational.

Not being a Florida State fan, I was surprised that I enjoyed this book as much as I did. It's a moving story of not just an excellent football coach but an inspirational man. Bowden's story - well told by Schlabach - is a real Horatio Alger tale of a man who worked his way up the old fashioned way, through hard work, perseverance and his enduring faith.

This book is filled with behind-the-scenes stories from from Bowden's long and illustrious coaching career, including his time at West Virginia and coaching against his sons as well as Bowden's early life in Birmingham and as a fledgling coach and husband.

This is not just a book for football fans, but for anyone interested in truly inspirational leaders of our time.

This is a great book. I bought it because Bowden is my idol. In this book, he opened me up to the Lord. He showed me that without faith, you are on you own. I would recommend this book to anyone whether they like football or not. GO NOLES!!

I have followed Bobby Bowden's coaching career since the late 70s, but
being from Alabama myself, it was interesting to learn about his early
years, in Birmingham. I learned he is the fine sincere gentleman, I
always thought he was.
GA

Great book, Bobby it a great person not just a great coach. And I am UM fan.

Very inspiring. Coach Bowden brings forth the things that are important in life and gives his testimony in a humble way. The life story of a great man.

This book is absolutely a fantastic read. I recommend it for anybody that loves a great story. It doesn't matter if you like or know who bobby Bowden is because all-in-all, it is just a fascinating look into the life and career of a great person and leader.

One of the best books I've read in a long time. Bobby Bowden is such a wonderful person. Very inspirational.

Bobby Bowden is a great roll model for old and young alike. In his book he tells of the high and low points of his life. Both should be viewed as examples of how one should approach life through faith.

His story will be of great help to children and grandchildren as they approach the adulthood of their lives. His account of the death of his grandson and son-in-law will give the reader help in dealing with life's tragic moments. He show us how to come Out of the Night.

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