The Middle School Rules of Brian Urlacher by Sean Jensen
Summary by Goodreads:
For more than a decade, Brian Urlacher was the face of the Chicago Bears—one of the NFL’s most storied franchises. An eight-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker, Urlacher established himself as one of the league’s preeminent defenders with his athleticism, intelligence and ferocity. He is widely expected to gain entrance into the Pro Football Hall of Fame when he is eligible in a few years which is not bad for an athlete from Lovington, New Mexico, where his coaches did not even see college potential in him until his junior year of high school.
The Middle School Rules of Brian Urlacher features the real-life childhood stories and exploits of young Brian Urlacher and illustrate how they shaped him into the world-class athlete he became. The first of The Middle School Rules series, these books not only entertain, but also inspire greatness in the next generation by highlighting the importance of being your best, overcoming adversity, and reaching your dreams through discipline and hard work.
My Thoughts:
I received a copy of The Middle School Rules of Brian Urlacher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I picked this up for a few reasons: As a Bears fan, who doesn't love Brian Urlacher? With two boys of my own, I do think my younger one would be interested in reading this book because he LOVES football and he also loves Brian Urlacher. I do have to admit though, as much as I loved Urlacher as a player, I struggled getting into the book. The writing is very simplistic and the storyline was a bit boring. I do like the message that children will receive about working hard and perseverance even when life doesn't go your way. I think there are kids out there who will enjoy it, but it just didn't meet my expectations.
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