Running for My Life: My Journey in the Game of Football and Beyond

Pro Bowl star running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons, Warrick Dunn tells his extraordinary story in Running for My Life, a poignant and inspirational true tale of tragedy, success, depression, denial, and ultimately, hope. One of the most gifted players in the NFL, Dunn talks about his remarkable career and accomplishments while sharing the pain of his lifelong battle with depression, a result of losing his mother—a police officer killed while off-duty—when Dunn was 18 Thought-provoking and uplifting, Running for My Life is the story of an exceptional athlete’s secret torment and inspiring courage. His journey on the field is only half the story. A Hidden Battle with Depression: For years, Warrick Dunn hid his secret torment, grappling with depression even as he reached the pinnacle of the NFL. An Unthinkable Family Tragedy: At eighteen, Dunn was forced to become the head of his household, raising his five younger siblings after his mother, a police officer, was tragically killed. A Journey to Forgiveness: In an extraordinary act of courage, Dunn travels to Angola State Prison to meet his mother’s killer face to face on Death Row, seeking answers and a path to peace. An NFL Star's True Story: With a foreword by legendary coach Tony Dungy, this memoir chronicles Dunn’s celebrated career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons, and the quiet strength that defined him.
ASIN: 0061432652
VSKU: BVV.0061432652.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Dunn, Warrick|Yaeger, Don
Binding: Paperback
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