Donovan McNabb: Leader On and Off the Field (Sports Stars With Heart) (Library Binding)

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Donovan McNabb is one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in the National Football League. In his amazing career, he has helped lead the Philadelphia Eagles to several division titles and many exciting playoff victories. Off the field, McNabb works for many charitable causes, including the American Diabetes Association (ADA), for which he is a national spokesman. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Tom Robinson is a freelance sportswriter and an editor of medical and educational books. His 17-year career as a newspaper sportswriter and sports editor included coverage of the National Football League and college football. He resides with his wife, Daria, and two daughters in Pennsylvania. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Library Binding: 128 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers (August 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076602864X
• ISBN-13: 978-0766028647
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,947,873 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Donovan McNabb is not only a fantastic football player, but has a BIG heart!, April 26, 2009

By	D. Fowler "Dragonfly77" (Vermont) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Donovan Mcnabb: Leader on and Off the Field (Sports Stars With Heart) (Paperback)

Donovan McNabb is a bruiser, a big tough one. If you think you'll find a tougher man on the face of the earth you'd better think again. He broke his ankle when he was playing a game against the Arizona Cardinals. It was early in the game and he not only continued to play, but still passed the ball and had possibly "the best passing day of his career." McNabb is a Philadelphia Eagle and "has built a reputation throughout his career for playing though pain."

Even though life hasn't always dealt him great cards, Donovan is the type of man who greets the day (and every game) with a smile. His father Sam and his grandmother died of complications from diabetes. Off the field he is a staunch supporter of the American Diabetes Association. They couldn't have a better man to represent their cause.

Early on in his career he dedicated all his energies to football when he was at Syracuse on scholarship and set many records that still stand to this day. He also gave back to the school and, as athletics director Daryl Gross said, "There is not a better role model for any athlete in the country than Donovan McNabb." On or off the field, McNabb has been a team player all the way. Through all the ups and downs of his fabulous career with the Philadelphia Eagles his mother Wilma has been his rock.

This book is one of many in the series, "Sports Stars With Heart." It is very well written and is loaded with McNabb's football stats. It is obvious why this big bruiser is a winner all the way around and has a heart to match his body (and fantastic career). He goes all out for everyone, including his team. "When they look at me, they know I'm going to give all that I have." And he does!