by Tim Howard
First published 2014
Tim Howard opens his private world in this candid autobiography. The celebrated American goalkeeper traces his unlikely journey from a hyperactive New Jersey kid diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome in fifth grade to becoming a global soccer icon. Raised by a single mother who fostered his love of sports and Christian faith, Howard learned to channel his condition into athletic excellence. He chronicles his professional ascent from MLS rookie to Manchester United player to Everton stalwart, culminating in his electrifying 2014 World Cup performance that made him an overnight sensation. Howard examines the psychological battles he fought alongside physical ones, the role his faith played in overcoming obstacles, and the family relationships that anchored him. This memoir strips away the public persona to reveal the man behind the gloves, showing how determination and belief transformed apparent disadvantages into sources of strength.
Genres: biography, christian, autobiography, sports
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, personal-journey
Setting: Everton, Manchester United, New Jersey, United States
Period: 2014 World Cup
320 pages · Hardcover · Harper
Content warnings: mental-illness