Blessed by the Best, Brian Dawkins
Blessed by the Best, Brian Dawkins
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Blessed by the Best
My Journey to Canton and Beyond

Author: Brian Dawkins, Michael Bradley

Narrator: Mirron Willis

Unabridged: 9 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/20/2022


Synopsis

Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1996, Brian Dawkins fought to elevate not only his own game but that of his entire team. He sweat, bled, and dominated through sixteen season in the NFL all the way into the Hall of Fame, but not for a moment did he believe his strength alone brought him that glory. Every step of the way the Lord had his back. From coaches that wanted to break him to defeats and bitter lessons in humility, his career is a testament to his faith and an homage to the countless people that helped him along the way.

In the wake of his success, Dawkins comes forward to describe his journey to become one the best safeties in the NFL. Physical training wouldn't cut it. Blessed by the Best follows Dawkins trials to train his mind and faith along with his skill. As a nervous kid from Jacksonville, he never dreamed of one day standing in front of a crowd to accept that golden jacket. But one way or another, he made it. Dawkins tells his story straight, unafraid of exposing his own weaknesses; his over competitive spirit that takes losses to hard, the tunnel vision that estranged him from his kids, and the self-doubt that plagued much of his early years. Triumphs, pitfalls, love, and struggles Dawkins shares them all, not for himself, but in gratitude of those who have helped him along the way.

Author Bio

Brian Dawkins entered the NFL in the second round of the 1996 draft and has since achieved 1,131 tackles, 37 achieved passes, 26 recorded sacks, and 19 fumble recoveries, which has earned him a place in the NFL Hall of Fame. Out of his sixteen career seasons, Dawkins spent thirteen with the Eagles before signing as an unrestricted free agent with the Denver Broncos in 2008. Despite the team change, Dawkins still holds several team records for the Eagles, and as of 2012, his jersey number 20 has become one of only nine to be retired in the history of the franchise.

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