kickerdad - , reviewed on 2/17/2011 + 116 more book reviews

College Football! Whether you love it, hate it, or don't know anything about it, this book is an awesome and easy read! It may not be as interesting to someone who is not a college football fan but still an incredible read for anyone who wants to share his faith journey.

Lou Holtz! Love him, hate him (really? is there anyone?), or don't know a thing about him, this book is well written, humorous, and thoughtful - practical wisdom without the cliches.

Lou's writing is much like what his personality appears to be. He shares his experiences - his successes, his failures with honesty, intelligence in a direct and humorous fashion. He knows how to spin a tale so you don't get caught up in irrelevant details but can see the point he is trying to make. And he is always trying to make a point (that's the teacher in him, the Coach). But no cliches, often his point comes across before he even gets to it!

I can see how some readers may feel like he is name dropping. And, in a sense, he is - alot. But it isn't to gratify his ego but to demonstrate the fullness of his life experience. He has known and been friends with many legends. Names many folks my age [ahem] will recognize (not so sure about the younger generation).

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