When a potentially career-ending shoulder injury left quarterback Drew Brees without a team—and facing the daunting task of having to learn to throw a football all over again—coaches around the NFL wondered, Will he ever come back? After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, leaving more than 80 percent of the city underwater, many wondered, Will the city ever come back? And with their stadium transformed into a makeshift refugee camp, forcing the Saints to play their entire 2005 season on the road, people questioned, Will the Saints ever come back? It takes a special person to turn adversity into success and despair into hope—yet that is exactly what Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees has done—and with the weight of an entire city on his shoulders. Coming Back Stronger is the ultimate comeback story, not only of one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, but also of a city and a team that many had all but given up on. Brees’s inspiring message of hope and encouragement proves that with enough faith, determination, and heart, you can overcome any obstacle life throws your way and not only come back, but come back stronger.
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What doesn’t kill you makes you STRONGER.
After a potentially career-ending shoulder injury left quarterback Drew Brees without a team—and facing the daunting task of having to learn to throw a football all over again—coaches and commentators across the NFL wondered, Will he ever come back?
When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, leaving more than 80 percent of the city underwater and almost two-thirds of the population homeless and displaced, people the world over wondered, Will the city ever come back?
And with their stadium transformed into a makeshift refugee camp, forcing the Saints to play their entire 2005 season on the road, legions of sports fans wondered, Will the Saints ever come back?
Four years later, not only have Drew Brees, the Saints, and the city of New Orleans come back, they have returned stronger and better than ever before.
Set amid the backdrop of one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history, Coming Back Stronger is the ultimate comeback story, not only of one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, but also of a city and a team that many had all but given up on.
Drew’s inspiring message of hope and resilience proves that with enough faith, determination, and heart, you can overcome any obstacle life throws your way and not only bounce back but come back stronger than you ever imagined possible.
After a potentially career-ending shoulder injury left quarterback Drew Brees without a team—and facing the daunting task of having to learn to throw a football all over again—coaches and commentators across the NFL wondered, Will he ever come back?
When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, leaving more than 80 percent of the city underwater and almost two-thirds of the population homeless and displaced, people the world over wondered, Will the city ever come back?
And with their stadium transformed into a makeshift refugee camp, forcing the Saints to play their entire 2005 season on the road, legions of sports fans wondered, Will the Saints ever come back?
Four years later, not only have Drew Brees, the Saints, and the city of New Orleans come back, they have returned stronger and better than ever before.
Set amid the backdrop of one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history, Coming Back Stronger is the ultimate comeback story, not only of one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, but also of a city and a team that many had all but given up on.
Drew’s inspiring message of hope and resilience proves that with enough faith, determination, and heart, you can overcome any obstacle life throws your way and not only bounce back but come back stronger than you ever imagined possible.
From the Back Cover
In the aftermath of one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history, the city of New Orleans needed a hero. What they got was a saint.
After Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast in 2005, the residents of New Orleans desperately needed something—anything—to believe in. And after being told he might never play football again due to a horrific shoulder injury, quarterback Drew Brees needed a team that believed he could still play . . . and win.
What happened next is nothing short of providential.
Drew signed with the New Orleans Saints and immediately set to work rebuilding not only his own career but the city of New Orleans as well. Four years later, he led the Saints to their first Super Bowl in franchise history.
A true inspiration on and off the field, Drew has become a symbol of hope—not just to the team and the city he helped resurrect, but to everyone who has ever been knocked to the ground.
Drew’s invaluable insights on unleashing the hidden power of adversity are proof positive that with enough faith, determination, and heart, you can overcome anything.
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52 of 54 people found the following review helpful
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Just read this book today and wanted to quickly share a "two thumbs up." This is the inspiring true story of Drew Brees' life, including being injured and having a comeback in professional football. Not to reveal the whole story, it is inspiring and involves a lot of courage and stamina on Brees' part as he faces challenges throughout his life, including a lengthy physical rehabilitation. The book is current and tells of the ups and downs, laughter and tears, victories and defeats of his life. Very interesting read for sports fans, and terrific read for teens whether they follow him or not. I have a couple of teen boys in mind who will love receiving this for a gift. I know teens aren't always keen on reading about adversity, but it's a great reality check and good book for conversations over dinner or a campfire.
If you want to read about a positive example, role model, mentor, or hero for young men today, Drew Brees is a great one!
one quick correction: the audio version is read by Chris Fabry and would be terrific for a car trip/vacation)
If you want to read about a positive example, role model, mentor, or hero for young men today, Drew Brees is a great one!
one quick correction: the audio version is read by Chris Fabry and would be terrific for a car trip/vacation)
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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This is an enlightening well-written book for anyone! One lives through some days of adversity with Drew from a high school injury, college, draft, and the San Diego injury. These moments all played a role in preparing for his opportunity to play for the Saints. I began to see how his attitude, focus, preparation and team spirit has brought him to where he is today. I've been drawn to Brittany as I've seen her on television and was happy to see how much credit she is given as part of this story of success. This is definitely a very special family! Some incidents were quite amusing when the "idiot quarterback" at Purdue meets Brittany and his first thought is "I'm going to marry her" and she won't even talk to him and for good reason as Drew freely admits. I laughed out loud when Drew six months later is trying to get acquainted with Brittany and offered to drive her home in her car with a stick shift. Also special were Drew and his brother Reid as kids, the birth and naming of Baylen, and the weeks in the New Orleans home with a mattress on the floor and two camping chairs to sit in at night. We've all taken a turn at "camping in" in an empty home but it was just surprizing to see one additional revelation I could strongly identify with in the book. Finally reading about their Foundation and the enormous accomplishments to help others - children with cancer, schools and parks in New Orleans, Purdue Sports and the other ways Drew has helped in the community and supported our military. Adversity knocks on everyone's door and Drew offers some great advice on how to get yourself through it.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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What an incredible book. I have been a Drew Brees fan since he first stepped foot on the field for Purdue. This is an incredibly well-written and well-detailed account of the different points of adversity he has had to overcome in his life. I've met Drew a few times, and let me tell you, he is just about the nicest and most personable man in such a high position that you could ever meet. He has a chapter in the book titled "A Few Good Men" and in the chapter he explains how one day at church as a teenager he was listening to a pastor talking about how God wants 'a few good men' to "carry on his teachings and walk the walk with Christ." I can honestly say that Drew is certainly one of "A Few Good Men", not only in athletics but in the world today. The book is a must-have, whether you are a sports fan or not.
Oh, and I got my copy autographed today at his book signing at Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana. :D
Drew, you're the best!
Oh, and I got my copy autographed today at his book signing at Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana. :D
Drew, you're the best!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Wonderful Book
This is an amazing book! I love how it talks about Drew's personal downfalls and what he had to overcome. Read more
Published 14 days ago by kch2135
Awesome Biography
Drew Brees is one of my favorite quarterbacks but I did not know much about him. After I read this book by him I knew as much as you can know. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sarah Holland
Boring or artificial - creating perfect image
This book is really boring, especially if someone is looking forward to something new about NFL. Drew talks a little about football, more about himself as chasing perfection and... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tomasz Czapiewski
Drew Brees
What an inspiring book! I recommend this to anyone whether you are a football fan or not! I have read it twice already.
Published 3 months ago by skarilla25
A great book for young readers
I sent this book to my 9 year old grandson and he enjoyed it! I think it held many good lessons for him. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Florence Quail
For Brees fans only - not much there for football fans
Full disclosure: I gave up on this book about 1/3 of the way through it.
If you're a fan of Drew Brees (who is, after all, a great QB) and want to learn more about him... Read more
If you're a fan of Drew Brees (who is, after all, a great QB) and want to learn more about him... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Slickdog
love drew brees
drew brees is such an inspiration and leader, i'm a huge saints fan but since i live in texas now i was interested in learning about his young life in austin texas i enjoyed the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by N. Bentley
Good, Clean Story for All Ages!
I think everyone has heard of Drew Brees by now. His Cinderella comeback from a near career-ending injury to lead the Katrina-destroyed New Orleans Saints to their first Super... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lisalyn
No complaints!
This is an inspiring story that I gave my wife (Purdue MA'93) for Christmas. She hopes to finish it before Brees' last 2012 playoff game.
Published 4 months ago by Military History Buff
Great Book!
Great book and a great author that I had read many of his other books so I knew that I would be impressed.
Drew Brees has a cool life story to share and his faith is awesome. Read more
Drew Brees has a cool life story to share and his faith is awesome. Read more
Published 4 months ago by bren
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