Overtime
A Football Coach's Journey from Wounded Child to Becoming a Man
Published on 23. December 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
180 pages
978-1-4497-3266-0 (ISBN)
Description
Overtime, is a true story about Texas high school football, the way it is and what it should really be about-love.
A story about facing one's shame and becoming a man of substance, Overtime gives you a look into the author's life and those of the young men he coaches.
Vivid flashbacks and colorful play-by-play make this a book that you won't want to put down. Overtime is an attempt to carve out the eternal question, "Why are we here?"
Right before your eyes you'll see a wounded boy mature into a man who believes winning in football comes second to winning in life. Overtime is a book about overcoming adversity and learning how to be a real man. It is an honest and moving story that athletes, coaches, and all people can identify with.
"Awesome, a must read story. It could change your life."
-David McWilliams, University of Texas head football coach, 1987-1991
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Nashville, TN
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
235 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4497-3266-0 (9781449732660)
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Person
Ben Jacobs wrote his first story in the second grade as a school assignment. From then on, becoming a published author was his dream. His debut young adult sci-fi and fantasy book, "To Serve," was released in 2024. Growing up with autism spectrum disorder, he always found solace in writing and the ability to create his own world and characters, each having their own emotions, personalities, and identities. Today, he lives in Chicago, IL, working in pediatric therapy.