by Kurt Warner
First published 2000
Kurt Warner opens his children's book by drawing from his championship journey with the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV. The NFL quarterback weaves together stories from his personal experiences, showing young readers how he faced setbacks and disappointments throughout his career. Warner shares specific moments when he had to choose between giving up and pushing forward. He tells children about times when coaches doubted him and when injuries threatened his dreams. Through these real situations, Warner demonstrates how maintaining self-respect and refusing to quit can lead to unexpected victories. The book focuses on practical ways children can apply these same principles when they face their own challenges at school, in sports, or with friends. Warner's message centers on the idea that keeping your head up during difficult times builds the strength needed for future success.
Genres: sports, inspirational, christian-living
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: inspirational, overcoming-adversity
Setting: St. Louis, Super Bowl XXXIV
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
40 pages · Hardcover · Taylor Trade Publishing