Resilient by Nature, Reggie Williams
Resilient by Nature, Reggie Williams
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Resilient by Nature
Reflections from a Life of Winning On and Off the Football Field

Author: Reggie Williams, Jarrett Bell, Russell Wilson

Narrator: Mirron Willis

Unabridged: 7 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 09/08/2020


Synopsis

This amazing memoir follows the story of Reggie Williams—ex-NFL linebacker, former Disney executive, renaissance man, and the epitome of determination in the face of extreme challenges.

"Don't look at their eyes."

That was the advice the great Jim Brown gave to Reggie Williams as they prepared for a meeting with members of rival Los Angeles gang members at an ultra-secret location.

Williams needed to strike an accord with the "Bloods" and the "Crips" if the youth education center he was establishing in South Central LA would ever stand a chance of succeeding in the aftermath of the Rodney King riots . . . with the NFL on the verge of making it to the Super Bowl.

Thanks to an assist from Brown, arguably the greatest player in NFL history, Williams survived the meeting that led to an agreement from the gangs that the community center would be off-limits.

In Resilient by Nature, Williams reveals an array of classic episodes from his journey that share a common thread—the ability to adapt to change and extreme challenges . . . including the battle to save his right leg.

Look in his eyes and you'll see Williams as a walking inspiration.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Juan on December 19, 2022

This publication is riveting. The life of HOF defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 80’s, is more challenging than the football field. He met those challenges with a firm resolve. A former Cincinnati city Commissioner, NFL Players Union Rep and Disney Sports Executive President, Reggie was......more

Goodreads review by Leandra on July 12, 2023

Wow. Just wow. I had the pleasure to meet Mr. Williams at his granddaughter's birthday party. We spoke briefly and when he learned I was a bibliophile he told me about his book. I have a newfound appreciation for the rich life this man has lived and his contribution to so many important causes. To s......more