Strength of a champion : finding faith and fortitude through adversity
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Published
New York : New American Library, [2013].
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Book
ISBN
9780451467614 (hardback), 0451467612 (hardback)
Physical Desc
ix, 257 pages : colored illustrations ; 24 cm
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Randolph Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 796.332 BRI | Available |
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Published
New York : New American Library, [2013].
Street Date
1311
Language
English
ISBN
9780451467614 (hardback), 0451467612 (hardback)
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Description
" As the Baltimore Ravens made their improbable march to victory in Super Bowl XLVII, they turned to their senior advisor of player development, O.J. Brigance, for inspiration each and every Sunday. Following a stellar twelve-year career as a linebacker, including a Super Bowl win with Baltimore in 2000, O.J. "Juice" Brigance joined the Ravens' front office. But in 2007, O.J. was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-also known as Lou Gehrig's disease-and told he had only three to five years to live. As a player, he'd battled hundreds of injuries and setbacks. None of them prepared him to face ALS. With faith and determination in his heart and his wife, Chanda, praying by his side, O.J. fought back against the debilitating disease, even as ALS robbed him of the ability to walk and speak. He kept working, smiling, and touching his players' lives all the way through their remarkable Super Bowl run-more than five years after his diagnosis. Now, O.J. shares his incredible story, offering lessons in resilience and reflecting on the championship team that inspired him in turn. Along with his own journey, O.J. recounts the struggles and successes of Ravens players, including Ray Lewis, Joe Flacco, and Torrey Smith, as well as the strength of head coach John Harbaugh. Having watched their season from the best seat in the house, O.J. highlights their perseverance, confidence, and leadership, and the best that sports can bring out in people. Full of profound revelations and never-before-told anecdotes, Strength of a Champion is a celebration of the human spirit from a man who left everything on the field. O.J. Brigance never asked to be a hero. That's what makes his story so courageous"--,Provided by publisher.
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"Following a stellar twelve-year career as a linebacker, including a Super Bowl win with Baltimore in 2000, O. J. "Juice" Brigance joined the Ravens' front office. But in 2007, O.J. was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis--also known as Lou Gehrig's disease--and told he had only three to five years to live. As a player, he'd battled hundreds of injuries and setbacks. None of them prepared him to face ALS. With faith and determination in his heart and his wife, Chanda, praying by his side, O.J. fought back against the debilitating disease, even as ALS robbed him of the ability to walk and speak. He kept working, smiling, and touching his players' lives all the way through their remarkable Super Bowl run--more than five years after his diagnosis. Now, O.J. shares his incredible story, offering lessons in resilience and reflecting on the championship team that inspired him in turn. Along with his own journey, O.J. recounts the struggles and successes of Ravens players, including Ray Lewis, Joe Flacco, and Torrey Smith, as well as the strength of their head coach, John Harbaugh. Having watched their season from the best seat in the house, O.J. highlights their perseverance, confidence, and leadership, the best that sports can bring out in people"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Brigance, O., & Schrager, P. (2013). Strength of a champion: finding faith and fortitude through adversity . New American Library.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brigance, O.J., 1969- and Peter. Schrager. 2013. Strength of a Champion: Finding Faith and Fortitude Through Adversity. New American Library.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brigance, O.J., 1969- and Peter. Schrager. Strength of a Champion: Finding Faith and Fortitude Through Adversity New American Library, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Brigance, O.J., and Peter Schrager. Strength of a Champion: Finding Faith and Fortitude Through Adversity New American Library, 2013.
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