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Gift for Ron : Friendship and Sacrifice on and off the Gridiron by Kevin B. Blackistone, Frank Deford and Everson Walls (2009, Hardcover)

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PublisherGlobe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-101599215322
ISBN-139781599215327
eBay Product ID (ePID)72559501

Product Key Features

Book TitleGift for Ron : Friendship and Sacrifice on and Off the Gridiron
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicFriendship, General, Football
IllustratorYes
GenreFamily & Relationships, Sports & Recreation, Medical
AuthorKevin B. Blackistone, Frank Deford, Everson Walls
FormatHardcover

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Item Weight1.2 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-031883
TitleLeadingA
Reviews"Teammates for four years, friends for life. The story of Everson Walls' gift of life to a former teammate is an inspiration for all of us." --Boomer Esiason, analyst for CBS Sports and WFAN, and former NFL quarterback and NFL Most Valuable Player   How often do we hear about one person who is not related to another in any profession doing what Everson did? . . . [He] is the only person I've ever known who did what he did." —Frank Deford, author, sportswriter, and commentator (from the Foreword)    Everson Walls and Kevin Blackistone have not only written a good football book. They have also given us an important  life book. By sharing such a personal and compelling story about organ donation and transplantation, they will inspire and impact for years to come." —Jeffrey Marx, Pulitzer Prize--winning author of the New York Times bestseller Season of Life   Everson Walls' display of unselfishness was the ultimate example of teamwork. A life lesson for us all." —James Brown, CBS Sports/Showtime   Everson Walls is a true American hero on and off the field. His moving story of courage, sacrifice, and offering the ultimate gift to save a friend's life is truly inspiring. This story will motivate millions to sign up to become organ and tissue donors." —Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay, legislative sponsor of the Everson Walls and Ron Springs Gift for Life Act of 2009   It's good to know Everson as a person, but it's greater to have him as a friend!" — Doug Williams, Super Bowl XXII MVP      , "Teammates for four years, friends for life. The story of Everson Walls' gift of life to a former teammate is an inspiration for all of us." --Boomer Esiason, analyst for CBS Sports and WFAN, and former NFL quarterback and NFL Most Valuable Player   How often do we hear about one person who is not related to another in any profession doing what Everson did? . . . [He] is the only person I've ever known who did what he did." —Frank Deford, author, sportswriter, and commentator (from the Foreword)    Everson Walls and Kevin Blackistone have not only written a good football book. They have also given us an important  life book. By sharing such a personal and compelling story about organ donation and transplantation, they will inspire and impact for years to come." —Jeffrey Marx, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of the New York Times bestseller Season of Life   Everson Walls' display of unselfishness was the ultimate example of teamwork. A life lesson for us all." —James Brown, CBS Sports/Showtime   Everson Walls is a true American hero on and off the field. His moving story of courage, sacrifice, and offering the ultimate gift to save a friend's life is truly inspiring. This story will motivate millions to sign up to become organ and tissue donors." —Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay, legislative sponsor of the Everson Walls and Ron Springs Gift for Life Act of 2009   It's good to know Everson as a person, but it's greater to have him as a friend!" — Doug Williams, Super Bowl XXII MVP      , "People say you do something like this for family. Well, we are family. I had to do it. I couldn't sit here and do nothing. I'm not a hero. This decision was an easy one…." --Everson Walls, "Teammates for four years, friends for life. The story of Everson Walls' gift of life to a former teammate is an inspiration for all of us." --Boomer Esiason, analyst for CBS Sports and WFAN, and former NFL quarterback and NFL Most Valuable Player   "How often do we hear about one person who is not related to anotherin any professiondoing what Everson did? . . . [He] is the only person I've ever known who did what he did." -Frank Deford, author, sportswriter, and commentator (from the Foreword)    "Everson Walls and Kevin Blackistone have not only written a good football book. They have also given us an important lifebook. By sharing such a personal and compelling story about organ donation and transplantation, they will inspire and impact for years to come." -Jeffrey Marx, Pulitzer Prizewinning author of theNew York TimesbestsellerSeason of Life   "Everson Walls' display of unselfishness was theultimateexample of teamwork. A life lesson for us all." -James Brown, CBS Sports/Showtime   "Everson Walls is a true American hero on and off the field. His moving story of courage, sacrifice, and offering the ultimate gift to save a friend's life is truly inspiring. This story will motivate millions to sign up to become organ and tissue donors." -Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay, legislative sponsor of the Everson Walls and Ron Springs Gift for Life Act of 2009   "It's good to know Everson as a person, but it's greater to have him as a friend!" -Doug Williams, Super Bowl XXII MVP      , "Teammates for four years, friends for life. The story of Everson Walls's gift of life to a former teammate is an inspiration for all of us." --Boomer Esiason, sports analyst for CBS Sports and WFAN and former NFL quarterback and NFL Most Valuable Player   "Everson Walls is a true American hero on and off the field. His moving story of courage, sacrifice, and offering the ultimate gift to save a friend's life is truly inspiring. This story will motivate millions to sign up to become organ and tissue donors." -Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay, legislative sponsor of the Everson Walls and Ron Springs Gift of Life Act of 2009   "The world of sports teaches us some wonderful lessons that are applicable to the game of life. We too often hear people pay lip-service to the importance of teamwork. Everson Walls's display of unselfishness was theultimateexample of teamwork. A life lesson for us all." -James Brown, CBS Sports/Showtime      , "Everson Walls is a true American hero on and off the field. His moving story of courage, sacrifice, and offering the ultimate gift to save a friend's life is truly inspiring. This story will motivate millions of Americans to sign up to become organ and tissue donors. It is the ultimate gift." -Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay, legislative sponsor of the Everson Walls and Ron Springs Gift of Life Act of 2009   "The world of sports teaches us some wonderful lessons that are applicable to the game of life. We too often hear people pay lip-service to the importance of teamwork. Everson Walls's display of unselfishness was theultimateexample of teamwork. A life lesson for us all." -James Brown, CBS Sports/Showtime      
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal796.332092 B
SynopsisABrian's Songfor a new generation, featuring two pro football stars known to millions of fans   "Everson Walls's display of unselfishness was theultimateexample of teamwork. A life lesson for us all." -James Brown, CBS Sports/Showtime   "[This] moving story of courage, sacrifice, and offering the ultimate gift to save a friend's life is truly inspiring." -Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay, legislative sponsor of the Everson Walls and Ron Springs Gift of Life Act of 2009   After fourteen seasons as an NFL star, Everson Walls retired to his hometown of Dallas, Texas. He and former Cowboys teammate Ron Springs worked together on charities, and their families became close. But, as time passed, Ron could no longer conceal the ravaging effects of his diabetes. Before Walls knew it, his friend's life was on the line. InA Gift for Ron, Walls tells the moving story of how he witnessed the suffering of his former mentor and his family and, on hearing that a potential kidney donor had fallen through, learned that he and Ron shared something truly precious: a blood type. Walls knew his only option-to donate a kidney to save his friend's life., A Brian's Song for a new generation ... the moving story of a rare friendship between two pro football stars
LC Classification NumberGV939.W323A3 2010

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