Every Down, Every Distance: My Journey to the NFL

by Wayne Chrebet and Vic Carucci

Book Overview

The NFL's most popular wide receiver tells the remarkable and inspirational story of how he went from an undrafted walk-on to an everyman hero and star of the New York Jets. Growing up in hardscrabble... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385496303
• ISBN13: 9780385496308
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Doubleday Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

I couldn't put it down.....

I bought this book on a Saturday night, late. I decided to wait until I came home from work on Sunday to start reading it. I came home at four on Sunday and took it out... I couldn't put it down! I started reading at four and I didn't put it down until my parents forced me to for dinner. If I didn't have homework I know I would have finished it that night. I brought the book to school the next two days... and I finished it. I normally hate to read but this book was great. I loved to learn about his life. How almost everyday when he was a kid he'd end up getting hurt, and he just kept doing it. I almost cried when he talked about his grandma and when he finally made the NFL. It's a must read for any JET or Wayne Chrebet fan. If you love reading about underdogs coming out this is a definite read!

Every Down, Every Distance: My Journey to the NFL

This book was awesome. I recommend it to anyone who wants to read it and those other illiterate people.

A must read for anyone who loves the underdog

The story of Wanyne Chrebet is a must read for all people who have to overcome the odds. A 5'10" 185lbs who was passed up and told that he couldn't follow his dream, Wayne Chrebet shows with hardwork nothing is impossible. A true American sport role model who everyone can look up to. Wayne Chrebet is one of us, he doesn't want to be treated differently and has a real idea about how lucky he is to be playing a game. If you like the underdog or your down on your luck this book will definately help you out. Also, a great story for tennage kids who are having a tough time at school or making a atletic team. This book has stories that everyone can relate to, from death of a loved one to good pizza, this story has it all.

It's a good story, not just for Jet fans, inspiring

If you don't know Wayne Chrebet's story, it is simply that everyone said a guy who played football at a small college (Hofstra), isn't built like your typical NFL receiver(5'10" 185lbs.), and didn't get picked in the draft, could possibly become a starting player in the league. As a Jets fan who sat in the stands when they were 1-15, I can tell you firsthand that Chrebet was the only reason to get excited during that season! Chrebet never gave up and luckily he was surrounded by family and friends that had the same attitude. Yeah, the writing isn't exactly Hemingway, but Chrebet is the everyman. That is why people identify with him and think, "Yeah, that could be me on that team." Good easy read. Better if you're a Jets fan.

Great Player ! Great Story! Great book!!

Vic Carucci captures the true essence of a great american dream come true. How can you not root for Wayne Chrebet. Everyone loves an underdog! If you love football read this book!