Through My Eyes by Tim Tebow /Book Review

Tim Tebow (Author),

Nathan Whitaker (Collaborator)

Hardcover: 272 pages

Publisher: Harper (May 31, 2011)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0062007289

ISBN-13: 978-0062007285

Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches

Passion is the fuel of life. It is the great source of energy and drive.  It's what makes us explore new vistas, develop new relationships,  and seek solutions to perplexing problems.

-Bob Buford, Halftime

Description

Over the course of the last five years, Tim Tebow established himself as one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of college football and a top prospect in the NFL. During that time he amassed an unparalleled resume—winning two BCS national championships, becoming the first sophomore in NCAA history to win the Heisman trophy, and in the face of massive public scrutiny, being drafted in the first round of the NFL draft by the Denver Broncos.

Now, in Through My Eyes, Tebow brings readers everywhere an inspirational memoir about life as he chose to live it, revealing how his faith and family values, combined with his relentless will to succeed, have molded him into the person that he is today. As the son of Christian missionaries, Tebow has a unique story to tell—from the circumstances of his birth, to his home-schooled roots, to his record-setting collegiate football career with the Florida Gators and everything else that took place in between.

At every step, Tebow's life has defied convention and expectation. While aspects of his life have been well-documented, the stories have always been filtered through the opinions and words of others. Through My Eyes is his passionate, firsthand, never-before-told account of how it all really happened.

Review

Through My Eyes is the most important book to come out since The Purpose Drive Life. Now I know why people admire Tim Tebow so much, consider for example his ability to make other players better. Tony Dungy alluded to that quality in his endorsement. He is a positive role model for young people and that also came out in the documentary that E.S.P.N. did on him as well. Any organization he plays for, or any position he holds, he will leave in better condition than he found it and the team will grow stronger. He is a true leader in every sense of the word. Strength and faith are two important themes to his life and overall this is the strongest statement of faith from a high profile athlete. This book has the potential of furthering the cause of foreign missions as well, keeping in mind the work that his family does in the Philippines. Despite all the second guessing and criticism he still managed to rise above it, he is smart enough to consider the source. Read it along with the new Albert Pujols book. Forget about the ebook, the hardcover edition comes with a bonus on the inside of the jacket. B.T.W. Shame on the L.S.U. football fans, you are a disgrace to your school and there is something to be said about good sportsmanship. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Tebow, for in addition to helping the Pro-Life movement you also have a million dollar family.