First published 1976
Former NFL star Frank Gifford turns his attention to the athletic arena, where physical and mental trials demand extraordinary bravery. Drawing from his own experience as a player who understood pressure and pain, Gifford profiles fellow athletes who faced moments requiring them to reach into their deepest wells of strength. These are stories of competitors who confronted injury, failure, and fear, yet found ways to push forward when everything was on the line. Gifford writes with the authority of someone who has stood in similar shoes, examining how athletes discover reserves of bravery they never knew they possessed. The book reveals what happens when talented individuals must choose between safety and greatness, between retreat and advance. Through these athletic portraits, Gifford captures the essence of what it means to act with valor when the stakes are highest.
Genres: sports, non-fiction, biography-memoir, inspirational
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: inspirational, personal-journey
Hardcover · M. Evans & Company