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New York Daily News sportswriter Vacchiano chronicles the journey of New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and how he went from reviled to revered in the eyes of fickle Big Apple sports fans. Vacchiano starts with Manning's career at the University of Mississippi, exploring the last-minute deal that allowed the quarterback to come to New York, and Manning's rocky rookie season with the Giants and the struggles he endured in escaping the shadows cast by older brother Peyton and father Archie, both established quarterbacks. With insight from an abundance of Manning's coaches and teammates, and a well-documented chronology of the week-to-week roller-coaster ride of a young football player, Vacchiano's story culminates with Manning rewarding the faith the Giants had in him with a Super Bowl title. Still, while Vacchiano supports the story well with plenty of statistics and analysis from a wide range of football people, the reader learns little about what Eli Manning is like, aside from the three hours fans see him each Sunday. Vacchiano does compare Eli to the stereotypical little brother, standing in the background as if he's trying to hide compared to the overwhelming presence that is older sibling Peyton. But relationships with teammates are only touched upon. (Sept.)
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"A masterpiece of brilliant, thorough reporting and page-turning reading. The closing chapters are as compelling as the tensest thrillers every produced for the screen. How good is this book? It's in the front row of the class and will be regarded as a classic." -- Jeff Davis, author of Papa Bear: The Life and Legacy of George Halas

"Not only a compelling account of the unlikely rise of the young Manning, but it provides any student of the game with a detailed blueprint on how to build a championship team the right way." -- Sal Paolantonio, National Correspondent, ESPN

"What makes this book a must-read for Giants fans--for all football-lovers, in fact--is Ralph Vacchiano's reporting. He takes you insdie the frowth of the Super Bowl MVP with details you just can't read anywhere else. I love this book." -- Peter King, Sports Illustrated and NBC Sports
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  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (September 3, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1602393176
  • ISBN-13: 978-1602393172
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #148,492 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Under Pressure!, September 5, 2008
As a Giant fan and an Eli fan I had to get this book and read it right away. I was glad I did. I haven't missed but two televised Giants games in nearly seven years, so I thought I knew everything about Eli Manning and the Giants, but this book gave me even more insight. The pressure Eli was under when he entered the league is well established, but this book gave me a new appreciation for all the young man has been put through in just a few years. From the locker room feelings towards Kerry Collins to the shared insight of his on the road roomate, I felt as I read the book like I could feel his pressure rather than just hear about it. The way he carried himself during his rough times is a testimony to the man he is not just as a player. His refusal to ever get overly upset or throw tantrums or the fact that he never once threw his teammates under the bus (when his errors were exasberated by their mistakes on occassion)and just take the hit for the team make me a fan of his even more than I was before.

As a book, it reads well. Like a story rather than a plain vanilla biography. The insights by Ernie Arcorsi are excellent, as he experienced his own pressures the same as Eli. The two tied together forever. Great read and an excellent book, not a simple book about football but about being a man under intense scrutiny and enormous pressure. Highly recommeded! Not just to Giants fans but to any fan of football who has grown tired of selfish, spoiled, over paid atheletes and their antics.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Even if you don't like Eli this book is a must read!, August 27, 2008
Let me start off by saying that while I'm a huge Giants fan, I don't believe that a great playoff run automatically makes Eli an elite quarterback. Luckily, Ralph Vacchiano doesn't try to convince the reader that he is. His fair and honest account of Eli's emotional and professional development made me a big fan of this book. He not only details Eli's first camp throught his Superbowl MVP performance but provides the reader with and inside look into Payton and Eli's relationship as well as Eli's relationship with his NY Giants teammates. In addition, he does a fantastic job highlighting the complicated and emotionally charged series of events that brought Eli and eventually a Superbowl championship to NY. This book was hard to put down and is a must read not only for Giants fans but for football fans in general. You won't be disappointed.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Eli Manning, the making of a Quarterback, August 22, 2008
Eli Manning: The Making of a Quarterback: The Incredible Rise of the New York Giants
This is a must read book. Unlike the usual dry sports book, this book embraced the drama and passion of Eli's story like a classical novel.
It exposed the depth and weight of the pressure he endured so vividly and thoroughly that you can feel his burden, his pain and his frustration. It has brought to light the truth of Eli's proffessional journey and the arduous and overwhelming odds thrown at him. It will make you reevaluate this amazing young man and realize he is rightfully deserving of our respect and admiration and it will also give you a deeper appreciation and understanding of the demands put on a Quarterback and his foundational role on the team.
It is a book that gives the reader a story of courage, hope and perseverance that extends not only to the sports fan but to anyone that delights in stories of the triumph of the heart and spirit of a hero.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Eli Manning, The Making of a Quarterback
This book was terrific. A story of teamwork, a dream and the incredible development of Eli Manning, NY Giant's quarterback. A must read for any sports fan.
Published 10 months ago by Kelly A. Perkowski

2.0 out of 5 stars very informative but scattered overall
While Ralph clearly did enormous amounts of research and interviews, as a whole the book falls flat. The writing is scattered and jumps around quite a bit. Read more
Published 10 months ago by John K.

4.0 out of 5 stars Hero of 1000 faces
First published in 1949, Joseph Campbell wrote a definitive book about the role and nature of heroes in mythology throughout human history, "Hero of 1000 faces. Read more
Published 12 months ago by D. J Najarian

5.0 out of 5 stars Reporting...the way it is supposed to be done.
What sticks out above everything else in this very well-researched account of Eli Manning, is Vacchiano's startling ability to draw the reader in emotionally. Read more
Published 12 months ago by David W. Gross

5.0 out of 5 stars Must buy Book
For anyone who is a football fan, and especially a Giants fan this is a must buy book. This book gives an excellent recount of Eli's first 4 years of his career and does an... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Robert B. Parker

5.0 out of 5 stars Eli is official
REAL giants fans and true supporters of Eli from day one will love this book. Everyone knew that it was a rough journey to the top for Eli, but until reading this book, you will... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Maria Lella

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Read for the Manning Fan
This book is great and I would recommend it to every Eli Manning Fan !!!
Published 13 months ago by Melissa Ferguson

3.0 out of 5 stars informative ..but could have been better
i found the book to be very informative but didnt create the total insights from the season... seemed like a two minute offese of his life put toghter.. Read more
Published 14 months ago by giants fan forever

5.0 out of 5 stars Eli Manning The Making of a Quarterback
I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It gave many insights into his personality and the development of this Super Bowl MVP quarterback. Read more
Published 14 months ago by William R. Gillen

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good
I like Ralph's Blue Screen blog and I liked his writing and TV appearances while I lived in NYC. So buying the book was a no-brainer especially since I was a Eli supporter since... Read more
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