Never+Give+Up

**Review for: __Never Give Up__ ** **Author: Tedy Bruschi ** **Review by: Joe **
 * The Will To Return **


 * Close your eyes, and picture doing something you love. Then imagine it being ripped away because of one life threatening accident. The book __Never Give Up__  tells of how this happened to well known Patriots linebacker, Tedy Bruschi. Tedy plays football for the New England Patriots. He has a wife and two kids. Tedy was one day diagnosed with a stroke. When asked, the doctor said, he may never play football again. This book tells about his recovery, and his return to the NFL. This autobiography is well recommended for people ages 15 and up who love sports, and for people who don’t enjoy sports.Reviews from Amazon and dedicated fans of the book show, that this touching novel is sure to please. **


 * Tedy Bruschi was born on June 9, 1973 in San Francisco California. He lives with his wife Heidi, and his two kids, Rex and TJ. He plays pro football for the New England Patriots as a middle linebacker. In addition, Tedy is very caring, and always thinks of others before himself. He is also friendly, and has developed strong bonds with his teammates on the Patriots squad. Never the less, playing pro football isn’t all just fun and games. Tedy learned that the hard way. One night while Tedy was trying to sleep, he woke up to go to the bathroom. As he tried to get up he noticed he could not feel the one half of his body. He figured he had just slept on it wrong, so he ended up going back to bed. In the morning, he woke up to a pounding headache, and trouble seeing. Heidi and himself were very concerned, so they rushed to the hospital. After tests and discussions with Tedy’s doctor, Dr. Greer, they revealed that Tedy had had a stroke. **


 * Therefore, Tedy knew his playing career, and his life, were on the line. Dr. Greer said surgery was an option, and that they should think about it. After weeks of discussing it, and talking it over, Tedy went through with the surgery, in hopes of getting back on the football field. On the other hand, some of Tedy’s friends and family were not so fond of Tedy’s decision. But they encouraged Tedy’s thoughts, and trusted his judgements. And with the help of a great team of doctors, Dr. Greers surgery was a success. And only after the surgery did Tedy ask about playing football again. After showing him the results of the surgery, Dr. Greer informed him that he could play football again. The only downside to this great news, was that it would take months of rehab to get back in the shape, he was in before. But Tedy was up for the challenge. Thus started his journey back, to the NFL. **


 * Without a doubt this book is well written, and comes straight from the perspective of Tedy Bruschi, himself. Amazon gives it five stars and writes, “ This book is easy to read, and a must if you are a Pats fan at all.” This novel is also for people who do not watch, and or participate in sports. The book shares about a man who overcame a large obstacle, and was able to come back and do what he loves. **


 * In conclusion this touching biography is a great read for people 15 and up, who feel the need to learn about how with grit and determination, you can overcome anything. Tedy Bruschi, and caring and strong willed pro football player, overcame the odds of a stroke, to get back to what he loves. This book is beautifully written, and really makes you think about the type of person you can be. So do yourself a favor and participate in this great reading experience, like many others already have with, __Never Give Up.__ **