Playing for More, Tony Dungy
Playing for More, Tony Dungy
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Playing for More
Trust Beyond What You Can See

Author: Tony Dungy, Case Keenum, Andrew Perloff

Narrator: TBD

Unabridged: 4 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/04/2018


Synopsis

Case Keenum has traveled one of the most unique paths in the NFL. Recruited by just one college, undrafted, and released three times, Case has overcome every obstacle to become a successful starting quarterback. In 2017, Keenum captured America’s imagination by leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 13-3 record and an NFC North title. His game-winning touchdown in the final seconds of their divisional playoff game against the Saints, the "Minneapolis Miracle," made Case part of NFL history. Keenum shares stories from every stage of his life, starting out as a ball boy for his father’s college team in West Texas, going on to win a state title in high school, and rewriting the NCAA record book at the University of Houston. A devastating knee injury almost derailed his football career, but helped him get closer to the woman who would soon become his wife. Throughout his story, Case will explain how being a Christian helped him navigate the winding path to success. No matter what obstacle has been placed in front of him, Case believes God has a plan for him. That’s why he plays football and that’s why he’s writing this book: To glorify God and to help others who face adversity in their everyday life. “Am I a football player who happens to be a Christian?” Case writes, "No, I’m a Christian who happens to be a football player. That’s my calling. That’s my defining characteristic. Once I realized that, everything else fell into place. I became a better football player and, more importantly, a better person.”

About Tony Dungy

Tony Dungy is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Quiet Strength and Uncommon. He enjoyed a successful career in the National Football League, winning Super Bowls as a player and as a coach. He is involved in numerous charities, including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and All Pro Dad. He and his wife, Lauren, are the parents of ten children. They are active in the foster-parenting community, as both parents and advocates.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jennifer on October 24, 2018

My 13-year-old son, who absolutely devours sports figure biographies, read and loved this book. The book is a shorter, just under 200 pages, volume but held my son's attention. Case's story is told in a conversational tone. My son kept coming to me as he read telling me some about the different piec......more

Goodreads review by Becca on September 17, 2018

My absolute favorite part of this book is Keenum's emphasis on the fact that he is a Christian first, and an athlete second. Several times throughout the book he says the phrase "I'm not a football player who happens to be Christian. I'm a Christian who happens to play football." He intentionally th......more

Goodreads review by BRODI on January 12, 2024

Case Keenum was a starting NFL quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings in 2017, when he led them to a 13-3 record. The Vikings would go all the way to the NFC championship, but just fall short to the Eagles. Keenum started his career as a ball boy for his fathers team. He would then go on to win a sta......more

Goodreads review by Brett on November 04, 2019

"I AM A CHRISTIAN WHO HAPPENS TO BE AN ATHLETE, NOT AN ATHLETE WHO HAPPENS TO BE A CHRISTIAN." A great way to start a book, a great way to set the tone. Case Keenum shares his story about how his faith led him through struggles (being cut, traded, and benched), injuries, uncertainty (playing in the......more

Goodreads review by NonFiction on March 01, 2022

This book was super easy to read. He didn't drag it out with a bunch of detailed football talk.......more