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When Pulitzer-winning investigative reporter Marx was a kid in the 1970s, he was a ballboy for the Baltimore Colts. One of the team captains was Joe Ehrmann, a larger-than-life party guy and star defensive lineman. After the death of his younger brother, Ehrmann changed his life, working in Baltimore's inner city and eventually becoming an ordained minister. Prompted by an article about the demolition of the Colt's legendary Memorial Stadium, Marx reconnected with Ehrmann and became fascinated both with his ministry and his work as a volunteer football coach at a Baltimore private school. This account of Ehrmann's career--and his effect on Marx's life--is inspirational without being preachy. Most amazing are the stories of the team Ehrmann coaches--a football team on which life lessons are more important than tackling fundamentals. The lessons extend to Marx himself, who describes how he was moved by Ehrmann's example to work on his relationship with his father. A sports story, yes, but much more, too. Wes Lukowsky
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Frank Deford, Sports Illustrated Jeffrey Marx has used the most violent of American games to show how men and boys should dare not be afraid to look for love. I was tremendously touched by Season of Life.
Christine Brennan, USA Today In a warm, passionate story, Jeffrey Marx finds a boyhood hero who ends up leading him on a fascinating personal journey. This is a book that every father and son will enjoy.
Carl Lewis, Olympic champion Season of Life should be required reading for every high school student in America and every parent as well.
Ronnie Lott, NFL Hall of Famer This is not a book you are just going to read and then forget about. You're probably going to read it again sometime. And you'll definitely want to tell family and friends about it. By sharing Season of Life with others, you will be helping to make this a better world.
Steve Moulton, ESPN Radio This is a life-changing book. You'd have to be a slug on a rock not to be impacted by the messages in this book.
Christine Brennan, USA Today In a warm, passionate story, Jeffrey Marx finds a boyhood hero who ends up leading him on a fascinating personal journey. This is a book that every father and son will enjoy.
Carl Lewis, Olympic champion Season of Life should be required reading for every high school student in America and every parent as well.
Ronnie Lott, NFL Hall of Famer This is not a book you are just going to read and then forget about. You're probably going to read it again sometime. And you'll definitely want to tell family and friends about it. By sharing Season of Life with others, you will be helping to make this a better world.
Steve Moulton, ESPN Radio This is a life-changing book. You'd have to be a slug on a rock not to be impacted by the messages in this book.
More About the Author
Jeffrey Marx won the 1986 Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting. He has also written for numerous publications, including Sports Illustrated, Newsweek, Time, and The Washington Post. He lives in Washington, D.C. For more information visit his website at www.seasonoflife.com.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Tommy S.
on August 13, 2004
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When I first approached this book, I had the initial impression that it would be just another banal "feel-good" book about football. As I began to read the book and reflect upon "Rev. Joe's" messages, I found myself frantically flipping back pages to reread a passage, or see that quote just one more time. What began as a quick afternoon read, developed into a multi-day affair of taking notes, rereading, and reflecting! The format of the book is deceivingly simple; Mr. Marx is able to convey the warm camaraderie of the Gilman Football team in a very moving, very honest lesson about what it means to love and to be compassionate. Far from being commonplace, the powerful lessons of this book will sit well with young men, people struggling in difficult times, or anyone hoping to read an inspiring story.
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VINE VOICE on January 2, 2005
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ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR!! There may not be a more importat issue in todays society. We often talk about how athletics is an important training ground for life. It has been never been better demonstrated than by these coaches and this writer. Mr. Marx follows one season of a very special high school football team and the life lessons the team's coaches impart to their athlete's. This book is special. It should be read by every coach , parent and athlete.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Blaine Greenfield
on August 5, 2005
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Loved SEASON OF LIFE by Jeffrey
Marx . . . it is the author's account of the Gilman High School
football team that is unlike any sports book that I've ever read,
in that it is more about how Gilman's coaches use the game
to teach such principles as love, empathy, integrity and living
a life of service.
The 2001 Gilman Greyhounds did not go undefeated; in fact,
they barely had a winning season (having previously been one
of the top teams in the country) . . . however, their record
was never the important thing.
As the head coach noted when a mother asked him how successful
did he think the boys were going to be, he replied, "I have no
idea. . . . I won't really know how successful they're gonna be till they
come back to visit in twenty years. . . . Then I'll be able to
see what kind of husbands they are. I'll be able to see what kind
of fathers they are. I'll see what they're doing in the community."
Marx often quotes Joe Ehrmann, a former NFL football star and
volunteer Gilman coach . . . now also an ordained minister, Ehrman
devotes his life to teaching the Gilman team the precept of
his Building Men for Others program: Being a man means
emphasizing relationships and having a cause bigger than
yourself. It means accepting responsibility and leading
courageously. In addition, it means players saying "I love you"
to each other and coaches professing their love for their players.Read more ›
Marx . . . it is the author's account of the Gilman High School
football team that is unlike any sports book that I've ever read,
in that it is more about how Gilman's coaches use the game
to teach such principles as love, empathy, integrity and living
a life of service.
The 2001 Gilman Greyhounds did not go undefeated; in fact,
they barely had a winning season (having previously been one
of the top teams in the country) . . . however, their record
was never the important thing.
As the head coach noted when a mother asked him how successful
did he think the boys were going to be, he replied, "I have no
idea. . . . I won't really know how successful they're gonna be till they
come back to visit in twenty years. . . . Then I'll be able to
see what kind of husbands they are. I'll be able to see what kind
of fathers they are. I'll see what they're doing in the community."
Marx often quotes Joe Ehrmann, a former NFL football star and
volunteer Gilman coach . . . now also an ordained minister, Ehrman
devotes his life to teaching the Gilman team the precept of
his Building Men for Others program: Being a man means
emphasizing relationships and having a cause bigger than
yourself. It means accepting responsibility and leading
courageously. In addition, it means players saying "I love you"
to each other and coaches professing their love for their players.Read more ›
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Jabez
on January 19, 2007
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I got into teaching 31 years ago because I wanted to coach, teach and lift others to a higher plane. I have been tocuhed by many fellow coaches whom I wanted to imulate ... not just for success, but for the way they encouraged their charges to seek a worthwhile life. Some things I picked up ... Tell my players I love them ... this was a bit awkward ... but the scene in Hoisers where coach Dale looks his boys in the eyes and says he loves them moved me to do it in the same way. The next game we have ... before our prayer ... I looked every one of my boys in the eye and told them I loved them ... that night our leading scorer collapsed and died. I am so thankful he heard me say that I loved him ... I hope he knew I meant it.
This book helped focus me on my goal of helping my players become better people.
I enjoyed it so much I bought 5 and gave them out as Christmas presents.
Helping my players understand the importance of not believing the lies of false manhood, and seeking to be good friends, good teammates, good boy friends, good sons, good husbands, fathers and on and on.
What a great mission.
This book helped focus me on my goal of helping my players become better people.
I enjoyed it so much I bought 5 and gave them out as Christmas presents.
Helping my players understand the importance of not believing the lies of false manhood, and seeking to be good friends, good teammates, good boy friends, good sons, good husbands, fathers and on and on.
What a great mission.
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21 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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Chicago Dreamer
on August 29, 2004
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Saw Joe Ehrman and Jeffrey Marx speak recently at an event in San Diego. Joe Ehrman is one courageous individual, and in addition, he is eloquent, open, and wise. He shared some of his experiences and observations with us, and from his first few words I had tears running down my face. This man has what it takes to heal our society, and boy, does it need it! Jeffrey Marx is a wonderful writer, and he also shares some of the angst this culture shovels out to its males. Almost missed these two, because I didn't want to hear some crap from one of those yelling, demeaning, brutal coaches who are everywhere in sports these days. But I stuck around, and when I saw a clip from HBO which has Coach Ehrman asking the boys: "What is the purpose of a Coach?" and in unison the boys answer "To love us!" my attention was riveted on Coach Ehrman and his wonderful message. Highly recommend this beautifully written book about an extraordinary, courageous, loving man.
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