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My Life Behind the Spiral

by Steve Young
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"Steve Young is a hero of mine. . . His perseverance, intelligence, and, most of all, grace under pressure, NFL-style, make this book a fascinating read." —Tom Brady
In the most candid and compelling sports memoir since Andre Agassi's riveting bestseller Open, former San Francisco 49er, Super Bowl champion, NFL MVP, and Hall of Famer Steve Young gives readers an unprecedented and stunning inside look at what it takes to become a super-elite professional quarterback.
Steve Young produced some of the most memorable moments in NFL history. But his most impressive victories have been deeply personal ones that were won when no one was watching. His remarkably revealing memoir is the story of a Mormon boy with a 4.0 GPA, a photographic memory, and a severe case of childhood separation anxiety.
As an eighth-string quarterback at Brigham Young University, it was doubtful that he would ever see any playing time. But Young became an All-American, finished second in the Heisman voting, and was the top draft choice out of college. Then, after signing the largest contract in sports history, anxiety nearly drove him to walk away from football completely.
In short, Young's quest in life was always about grit. Now, he shares the experience of being inside his helmet while he faces down his toughest adversaries, both on and off the field.
"This book is gold." —Peter King
"Intense." —San Francisco Chronicle
"Young's battles with anxiety make you forget you are reading about a Hall of Famer, and make you root for him at every turn. This is a revealing, honest, compelling book that any fan will enjoy." —Michael Rosenberg, senior writer, Sports Illustrated

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    March 19, 2024

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      • ISBN: 9780544845770
      • File size: 32711 KB

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      • ISBN: 9780544845770
      • File size: 32888 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      May 15, 2016

      Considered one of the all-time top college and pro football quarterbacks, a two-time NFL Most Valuable player, a Super Bowl champion, and a Hall of Famer, Young is also a private man here owning up to how battered he sometimes felt as an ordinary-sized man playing against some real hulks and how he suffered from anxiety that almost kept him from the field. With a 75,000-copy first printing.

      Copyright 2016 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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