Book description
"Tedy gives you something to believe in. Whether we're winning or
losing, he holds his head high, and he knows himself and handles himself
so well, others can't help but follow him. The way he practices and
plays forces you to become a better teammate; the way he demands hustle
and toughness forces you to become a better leader; and the way he
carries himself inspires you to become a better person. This made his
return to playing on October 30 against Buffalo all the more
electrifying. The stadium was louder that night than the nights we had
raised our Super Bowl banners. Our captain, our leader, our inspiration
was back on the field doing what he loved to do. Tedy had spent months
rehabbing, had countless doctor visits, and had undergone hundreds of
tests trying to play again. Just eight months after our victory in Super
Bowl XXXIX, here we were celebrating a much bigger victory on our home
field. Sure it was great to win the game, but that night we were
celebrating Tedy's return as he showed us teammates, fans, family, and
friends what it takes to become victorious in life.
"You might be coming to this book as a fan of Tedy's football
skills and, don't get me wrong, gaining the insights of one of the best
defenders in Patriots history is worth the price of admission, but
that's just part of the story. There are a lot of reasons to look up to
him, and I promise you will finish this book with an admiration for him
on a much deeper level."
--Tom Brady (from the Foreword) Tedy Bruschi
has been a linebacker with the New England Patriots for twelve years,
playing in four Super Bowls and winning three. He has also been named to
the Pro Bowl. He is an official spokesman for the American Stroke
Association. He lives in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, with his wife,
Heidi, and their three sons.
Michael Holley is the author of the New York Times bestseller
Patriot Reign: Bill Belichick, the Coaches, and the Players Who Built
a Champion. He currently cohosts the Dale & Holley show on
Boston's WEEI, the No. 1-rated sports radio station in America.
