First published 2013
Donald Driver opens his memoir by recounting his childhood in Houston, where he lived with his mother in a U-Haul trailer on the streets. The Green Bay Packers selected him in the seventh round of the 1999 draft, giving him slim odds of making the roster. Driver fought to earn his place and became Brett Favre's trusted receiver. He shares locker room moments with legends like Favre and Reggie White, then describes his transition to mentoring younger players including Aaron Rodgers and Greg Jennings. Driver chronicles the 2010 Super Bowl season and his championship victory. He also recounts winning Dancing with the Stars after his football career peaked. Throughout each chapter, Driver shows how he overcame repeated obstacles to become the Packers' all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards, transforming from an unlikely draft pick into a beloved franchise icon and Super Bowl champion.
Genres: biography, autobiography, sports, biography-memoir, football, sports-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: against-the-odds, inspirational, rags-to-riches
Setting: Green Bay, Houston
Period: 1999, 2010
288 pages · Hardcover · Crown Archetype