Favre: For the Record [Paperback]

Brett Favre (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1998

Last year, Brett Favre made NFL history. He became the first player to win three consecutive Most Valuable Player awards and the first to throw thirty or more touchdown passes in four straight seasons. And, again, he was voted by his peers into the Pro Bowl--the fifth time in his short seven-year career. But perhaps the most impressive statistic is that Brett Favre has the longest playing streak among all quarterbacks in the NFL. Despite a weekly pounding from playing in football's toughest division (nicknamed the "black and blue" division), he has started in 106 consecutive games and enthusiastically drives the fortunes of the Green Bay Packers. Brett Favre has fun and simply has no quit in him.

Born the son of an indomitable high school football coach and a warm but strict mother and teacher, Favre learned about inner fortitude early on. He has had his share of adversity--a car accident when he was in college that forced doctors to remove a large portion of his intestines, a notorious bar fight in the early part of his career, the death of a close friend, the rumors and doubts about his ability to win the big one. But it was admitting to himself that he was addicted to painkillers and voluntarily examining his life inside out that really brought Brett to where he is today--centered, committed, and full of excitement and determination about the future. Brett simply doesn't know any other way. Favre: For the Record is brash, straightforward, fun-loving, and deeply moving--everything fans have come to expect from Brett Favre.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

This inspiring autobiography from two-time NFL Most Valuable Player Brett Favre provides an honest, detailed look at the author's personal struggles along the way to becoming a successful pro quarterback. After overcoming an injury from a serious automobile accident in college, drug addiction early in his professional career, and persistent doubts about his ability to lead the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl, Favre met his challenges head-on and established himself as one of the sport's superstars. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

The quarterback of the Super Bowl champions has to write a behind-the-scenes autobiography. It's the law. Usually these books are as forgettable as the Super Bowls themselves, but Green Bay Packer Brett Favre joins a very short list of quarterbacks who manage to perform well both in print and on the gridiron. In this conversational, often revealing look at how a free-spirited Louisiana bayou boy found success and happiness in the land of green-and-gold cheeseheads, Favre relates the entire unvarnished story of how he pulled through a much-publicized addiction to painkilling narcotics--much of it cold turkey, on his own. He admits freely that it was his fault all the way; he accepts the responsibility and also takes the credit for cleaning himself up. He also relates the details of his pro career from a wasted rookie season in Atlanta to the realization that Packer general manager Ron Wolf and head coach Mike Holmgren were placing the revitalization of the Pack squarely on his strong right arm. There are also glimpses inside the Packer locker room, profiles of teammates, and a subtle account of the shared sense of purpose needed to achieve a Super Bowl victory. Favre revels in pointing out his own shortcomings, and that self-deprecating charm could become the stuff of legend. This humorous, often poignant account of his bumpy journey to the present makes better-than-average sports reading. Wes Lukowsky --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Main Street Books; Reprint edition (September 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385493789
• ISBN-13: 978-0385493789
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 3.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #960,590 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brett Favre's European fan club!, May 9, 2000

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Matthew Van Damn - See all my reviews

This review is from: Favre: For the Record (Hardcover)

As a Londoner, who learnt to appreciate American football at 21, I wanted background reading to enhance my enjoyment. I started by looking into favourite players of mine, so came this book!

I wanted to understand what goes on in players mind before a big game. How they react to the coach barking orders. How they conduct themselves on and off the field. This book helped me to do all these things and more. Favre is not a roboback, he is an individual with flair and creativity, which is why this book is so entertaining.

I seem to be able to climb right on into Brett's head, and into his personal life through the pages in this book, which is enlightening to say the least. We hear about his highs and lows, and he is frank about his addiction to Vicodin, and his relationships with players and coaches alike.

I think this book is for American Football fans only, which explains why this was my first Amazon purchase, (This book isn't in print in the UK) but for a fan of the Packers, or just a Football fan in general, you can do no wrong in buying this, which will no doubt increase your respect for the stress players endure every game.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A tell-all tale of Brett's Southern life, October 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Favre: For the Record (Hardcover)

It contains everything you'd ever want to know about painkillers. He tells the harsh facts about vicodin and other addictive drugs and the troubles he had in breaking the habit. Favre tells of a car wreck that almost ended his playing days. A truly great book for the football fan- or if you're a fan of life.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For The Record!(...), March 28, 2004

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David (Roch,NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Favre: For the Record (Hardcover)

First I want to say something about the book. It's great!! If your a true fan of the Packers and want to know about one of the teams, and NFLs greatest players, buy this book. It shows you the kind of person Favre is on and off the field. He takes you through the ups and downs of his life and career that have made him the person and player he is today.Now, for the other reviews I read before writing this one. What promted some numbnuts to write about the packers loss to St. Louis in the playoffs in a book review?? They must be a Bears fan! Another one decided to write that Brett and his family were (...) That's intelligent. I know when I go to read a review about a book that interests me, I want to have to wade through the garbage that idiots like that jerk take up space with.For those of you with a brain in your head, trust me, Farve: For The Record is a great read!!