by Nick Foles
First published 2018
Nick Foles opens up about his improbable journey from the brink of retirement to Super Bowl champion. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback takes readers through the 2017 season when starter Carson Wentz suffered a torn ACL in week 14. With playoff hopes hanging in the balance, Foles stepped off the bench to lead a team many had written off. He chronicles the mental preparation that kept him ready despite years of trades and setbacks. Foles describes the games that led to Philadelphia's first Super Bowl victory and his MVP performance against the New England Patriots. The book explores how he rediscovered his passion for football after considering retirement just two seasons prior. Foles examines the role of faith in sustaining him through career lows and the pressure of replacing an injured star. He shares the personal philosophy that helped him silence critics and exceed expectations on the biggest stage. This account reveals how preparation meets opportunity and how belief can overcome long odds.
Genres: sports, biography-memoir, football, inspirational, sports-romance, christian-living
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: inspirational, personal-growth, second-chance
Setting: Philadelphia
Period: 2017
256 pages · Hardcover · Tyndale Momentum