We received a copy of Chuck Pagano’s book, Sidelined to facilitate this review from Family Christian. We only give honest reviews and all opinions expressed are our own.
I’m going to start off by admitting that my schedule is so full (especially this time of the year) that I rarely have time to read. I’m also going to admit that when I signed up for this review I was in such a hurry that I didn’t take the time to fully read all of the details. You see, I thought I was signing myself up to review a movie about Chuck Pagano…a touching football movie that my whole family would love. When the book arrived I was a little…confused. It was then that I looked back through my emails and saw that I had actually signed up to review “Sidelined” the book about Chuck Pagano.
Do you know who Chuck Pagano is?
In January of 2012 Chuck Pagano was introduced as the new head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Just three weeks into the 2012 NFL season, after many long days of training, he was diagnosed with leukemia. At first Pagano simply thought he was run down from all of the hours put into training and getting his team ready for the season. It wasn’t until he forced himself to get checked out by one of the team doctors that he would be delivered the news…that would change everything.
As I mentioned above, I didn’t really have time to sit down and read a story, especially during my busiest time of the year, but I had agreed to read this story and I was determined to do just that. Let me honest one more time…I didn’t think I was going to like the book. Please don’t stop reading there because you need to hear me out. I’m not the biggest football fan. I mean, I enjoy watching football with my boys (I do live in a house full of boys!) But, with that being said, I have no idea what they are talking about when they are making calls. I do know enough to know who is in the lead though.
One of my best friends is the wife of a head football coach (high school). She has told me stories about how her family takes the team in as if they were family. They love and respect one another and they look out for one another. As I’m reading this story I’m really starting to understand what she meant. Chuck Pagano not only loves the sport, but he loves the players (family) on his team. He genuinely wants to see them do well and he feels their pain when they hurt. I could not put the book down. I cried during moments as I could feel the sadness and the emotions coming through from the author.
I truly feel that I was meant to take a break and that this book was supposed to fall into my hands.
Chuck Pagano has been through a great struggle in his life, but one thing he knew is that God had a plan for him. Through his story of pain, passion and perseverance (quoted from the book), you will discover that God has a plan for you too. I’m telling you right now…it doesn’t matter if you love, hate or could care less about football…this story about Chuck Pagano and his struggles is a great read for all.
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We received a copy of Chuck Pagano’s book, Sidelined to facilitate this review from Family Christian. We only give honest reviews and all opinions expressed are our own.
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It definitely is easy to lose sight of it. This is a great book and was a great reminder for me. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
I know who Chuck Pagano is… Chuck Strong. I live in Indianapolis and felt like I went through his journey with him. I didn’t know there was a book out there. I can’t wait to read it.
It’s a great book Kathy! I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it, but I really felt like I was meant to take a break and read it. I hope you are able to read the book. 🙂
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It’s amazing how we’re wired to still see the good even in the midst of our storms. I’ll have to check this book out. Thanks for the review.
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