NO EXCUSES: Growing Up Deaf & Achieving My Super Bowl Dreams: A Memoir

Gallery Books, 2015. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/New. No illustrations. CONDITION: What makes this book "As New?" Short black remainder mark top edges at spine. DJ is new and has title and Author's name in embossed lettering. UNREAD 2015 Gallery Books hardcover (grey boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. CONTENT: trailblazing Seattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman Jr.-the first deaf athlete to play offense in the NFL-tells his inspirational journey of persevering through every obstacle, remaining dedicated to the hard work and a no-excuses attitude that ultimately earned him a Super Bowl victory. Great for readers of all ages. Even at a young age, if anyone told Derrick Coleman what he couldn't do, he'd just reply, "Watch me." Diagnosed as hearing-impaired at age three, he faced a potentially limited future, but neither he nor his family were going to let that happen. Now Derrick shares the story of his remarkable journey toward NFL stardom, of the friends and colleagues who cheered him on when skeptics tried to chip away at his confidence, and of how every challenge he faced only strengthened his resolve. At the heart of his story is his unconventional family, whose one constant was always love. When Derrick was misunderstood as "difficult," or bullied and laughed at by schoolmates, he removed his hearing aids and listened instead to his mother's advice: Never let anyone else tell you how far you can go. Playing football became an outlet for Derrick's restless energy and a way of proving he could forge his own path. As a senior at UCLA, he became a standout, an award-winning player who led his team with eleven touchdowns and demonstrated to the world what his heart had known all along: He had what it took to be a champion. [NOT IN THE BOOK: On October 6, 2016, he pled guilty to vehicular assault and hit-and-run charges. On October 15, 2016, he was ordered to carry out 240 hours of community service and was required to be under community supervision for 12 months. He later played in Atlanta and Phoenix. Presently he works for the Packers.] I had 3 favorites from the Super Bowl team: Coleman, Ryan, Robinson, and, of course, Marshawn. I know you didn't ask, but I couldn't resist.