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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
Great read for all Steelers-- and football-- fans. Brought back lots of memories and expounded upon them. Nice insight into the good man.
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I’m not a huuuuuge football fan but his story is so freakin wholesome, I couldn’t help but like the book. I learned a lot about him, the team, the city, football in general, etc. I also have become ~10% more annoying watching NFL games now, touting my newly learned coaching phrases and insights. All that to say - it was honest, vulnerable, sweet, challenged, and inspiring. Great coach, an even better guy.
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As a diehard Steelers fan, I knew I had to read this one. I didn’t get much time with Coach Cowher, as Coach Tomlin came in shortly after I became a fan. However, it’s hard to be a Steelers fan in the modern age and to not be aware of Coach’s accomplishments. I’ll never forget watching a half time show on CBS and seeing Bill get his gold jacket. If you’re a fan of the Steelers, I think this is a worthy read. There were moments where I felt like it was really heavy on game time information and details that I felt weren’t super relevant to the moment, but overall, it was really focused on his experience as a person, player, and coach.
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| Gut Instinct Rating: | 5
| Engagement of Book: | 5
| Accomplishment/Delivery of Book: | 5
| Interest/Entertainment Level: | 4
| Audiobook Narration | 5
| Overall: | 4.75
Not my typical book choice. I bought it after hearing Cowher speak (virtually, of course) through the Pittsburgh Arts and Lecture series. Though I enjoyed hearing Cowher speak about the book and his life, my initial thought was to give the book to my son or my brother, which I will probably still do. However, I am happy to have read the book. Told in first person, Cowher relates his life story from childhood to the present. I found the writing style more than adequate; the book was easy to read and flowed logically. I could relate to or remember many of the anecdotes.
Great to read this bio of the coach I loved to watch growing up. I wish it was more detailed, especially in his championship season. Regardless, a good read.
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As a Patriots fan, there's no question that the Steelers have been one of my teams chief rivals. They're the only two teams at the top of the championship mountain in the NFL, and they've squared off in a lot of huge games in my lifetime. Bill Cowher coached several of those games. For some reason, I never rooted against him, it was more a feeling of genuine respect. Then, when he became an analyst on CBS, I found he was one of the ones I enjoyed listening to the most.
This book follows his humble beginnings all the way to the pinnacle of his chosen profession, in both a Superbowl victory and eventually getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It's a quick and easy read, and you get a sense that there's genuine appreciation for the opportunities he's been given and the life he has led, and he explains about the hard work he put in to get where he is. He also talks about his family and how crucial they were/are to his success, and the end of the book is about how he processed a really heartbreaking time in his life. His strength and attitude are attributes to admire.
I enjoyed this book a lot, and I'm glad I actually read it while I was on vacation in Pittsburgh, as it helped make it feel a little more real when I could actually see some of the places he was talking about. I actually stayed in Mt. Lebanon, a suburb of the city, where he actually bought his parents a condo at one point. For all I know, I drove right by it. I would definitely recommend this book to Steelers fans, as there's not much better in sports than a success story from a hometown guy (Cowher grew up in Pittsburgh) but I would also recommend it to any real football fan, as you have to appreciate his love for the game and what he was able to accomplish. The next time I watch his pregame analysis, I'll appreciate it even more now.
This book follows his humble beginnings all the way to the pinnacle of his chosen profession, in both a Superbowl victory and eventually getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It's a quick and easy read, and you get a sense that there's genuine appreciation for the opportunities he's been given and the life he has led, and he explains about the hard work he put in to get where he is. He also talks about his family and how crucial they were/are to his success, and the end of the book is about how he processed a really heartbreaking time in his life. His strength and attitude are attributes to admire.
I enjoyed this book a lot, and I'm glad I actually read it while I was on vacation in Pittsburgh, as it helped make it feel a little more real when I could actually see some of the places he was talking about. I actually stayed in Mt. Lebanon, a suburb of the city, where he actually bought his parents a condo at one point. For all I know, I drove right by it. I would definitely recommend this book to Steelers fans, as there's not much better in sports than a success story from a hometown guy (Cowher grew up in Pittsburgh) but I would also recommend it to any real football fan, as you have to appreciate his love for the game and what he was able to accomplish. The next time I watch his pregame analysis, I'll appreciate it even more now.
It’s great nostalgia as a Steelers fan. Easy audio book to listen to while doing chores, driving, etc. Learned some things and it was a great trip down memory line. Here we go!