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End Zone (Paperback, Reprint)
Tiki Barber, Ronde Barber; As told to Paul Mantell
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The Hidden Valley Eagles have high hopes for the football
championship in this novel from NFL superstars and bestselling
authors Tiki and Ronde Barber.
Tiki and Ronde are ready to end junior high with a win--a big win
Their dream is to see their team in the championship, and with the
Hidden Valley Eagles' undefeated season, their chances are strong.
But when Manny, the star quarterback, starts having headaches, the
doctor says he has a minor concussion, and he is out for two weeks.
The whole school is counting on the team, but with pressure
building, Tiki and Ronde are starting to lose their confidence.
More than that, they think their good luck is going to run out.
Will the team let an injury keep them from the championship? Or can
they learn to work together to bring home a win?
From real-life NFL superstar brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber, this
is an inspiring story of teamwork and triumph.
Tiki Barber, former running back for the New York Giants and
current Today show correspondent, has seemingly led a charmed life.
Whether on the field or in front of the camera, the Smiling Giant
makes everything look easy. But it has taken a lot of motivation,
hard work, and help from those around him to get where he is today.
Here, he recounts his extraordinary life to date-being raised in
semi-rural Virginia alongside his twin brother, Ronde, by a strong
single mother who made every sacrifice to make sure her boys had
all the tools they needed to succeed in life; getting drafted in
1997 by the Giants, where he eventually became a standout running
back after overcoming injuries and flaws in his game with the help
of his coaches and teammates; his stellar 2005 season, when he
finished the year with 2,390 yards from scrimmage (the
second-highest total in NFL history); and the controversies that
marred the Giants' 2006 season, including the surprise announcement
of his retirement at the age of thirty-one. As much as Tiki takes
you into the locker room, past the sidelines, and onto the field to
give you the view from inside the huddle, this book is also an
inspirational look at his arduous evolution from ordinary player to
elite-on the field and off-and at the amazing people along the way
who have helped him achieve his goals. Tiki takes on the role of
both the interviewer and the interviewee in special "Tiki
Interviews Tiki" sections, as he asks and answers the really tough
questions. Tiki is a riveting, inspiring read for all who want to
know what really goes on behind the scenes, and for anyone looking
for the strength to step up and follow his or her dreams.
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