First Things First: The Rules of Being a Warner [Hardcover]

Kurt Warner (Author), Brenda Warner (Author), Jennifer Schuchmann (Primary Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 2009

Kurt Warner is the two-time NFL MVP–winning quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals. Brenda Warner is an ex-Marine turned stay-at-home mom who collects coats for low-income kids and rocks babies to sleep at a hospital for chronically-ill infants. Together they’re the parents of seven, going into their 12th year of marriage, and founders of a foundation that helps disadvantaged children and families. Their formula for success? They put First Things First—family, faith, and giving to others—it’s their family motto, and it drives everything they do. First Things First is an honest, insightful, and entertaining look at life inside the Warner household. Kurt and Brenda speak candidly about their marriage, the values they are working to instill in their kids, things they’ve done right, mistakes they’ve made, the importance of giving back, and the legacy they hope to leave behind. Includes a 16-page full-color photo insert.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (June 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414334060
• ISBN-13: 978-1414334066
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #553,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, Great Family!, July 11, 2009

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David A. Baker (Grand Rapids, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: First Things First: The Rules of Being a Warner (Hardcover)

This is a great follow-up to Kurt's first book, All Things Possible. The timing of the release couldn't be better. So many high profile marriages have run into problems, here we have a kind hearted loving couple who set a good example to follow. Brenda gives the background info on how they met and it is clear that she is making a great career for herself while tending to the endless demands of her family. I have watched Kurt over the years and I have always had a lot of respect for him. Too often today sport celebrities get into trouble, make bad choices, get fined by the league, ect.. Kurt is a good role model for young fans and he is of high moral character. Vince Lombardi used to tell his players that you represent the team on and off the field. How many coaches are saying that to their players today? Kurt and Brenda together make great parents. I am confident that the long term outlook for their son Zack is highly favorable. I liked the photo section in the middle, each of their kids get their own page. There are trading cards in the back of the book and on them is Kurt's statement of faith. He really does bring Christ into his game plan! B.T.W. First Things First is also the name of the foundation they created. They share about the work they do and the purpose of the foundation. I was surprised to read Larry Fitzgerald's quote on marriage. Larry, if you think marriage is like eating spaghetti every night for the rest of your life then you obviously forgot to add Chianti to the sauce. He certainly is mischievous! For me, a signed copy of this book would be more valuable than all the gold in Ft. Knox. I have it on my bookshelf next to Quiet Strength by Tony Dungee and Fields of Honor, The Pat Tillman Story. (another highly respected player for the Cardinals) So how many Warners does it take to tackle Kurt? One look at the front cover should answer that question. The back cover photo is cool too. Now that I am done writing my review I must confess that I am only up to chapter 11. Don't tell anyone!

25 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, July 22, 2010

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Avid Reader (Wheaton, Il United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: First Things First: The Rules of Being a Warner (Hardcover)

I was so looking forward to reading this book, because I have admired the Warner family for a long time. What I found was a very self serving portrait of a family caught up in fame. I don't really care to know how many times a week Brenda and Kurt have sex, or that he is always turned on, even when she says the message that she is not. That is not the kind of information I expected to learn, nor do I care. Brenda seems to rant on and on about fans asking for autographs. So sad she does not recognize that her lifestyle is a direct result of his fame. And with fame comes some inconveniences. Kurt seemed to have a more humble view of his life, and I hope he continues in his charity work. Sorry, but I could not recommend this book to anyone!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book I've Read In A Long Long Time, December 1, 2009

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Stronger "Stronger" (St. Louis) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: First Things First: The Rules of Being a Warner (Hardcover)

I read this book in three sittings -- it's THAT good!

Brenda and Kurt are delightful and I actually laughed out loud several times while reading this book.

Brenda has been through so much in her life already and I just admire her. I'm going through a rough time right now in my life and this couldn't have come at a better time for me.

I will be using many of the parenting techniques I learned in this book and I will also be on the lookout for any other books Brenda and or Kurt write.

Kurt is just as special as I thought. It's so nice to have a celebrity like him to look up to.

Love this book. I might just read it again for the heck of it.