Go Long!: My Journey Beyond the Game and the Fame

by Brian Curtis and Jerry Rice

Book Overview

In Go Long Jerry Rice shares the inspirational lessons and empowering practices that have helped him attain success, both on the football field and off. Through the ups and downs of Rice's life and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345496124
• ISBN13: 9780345496126
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Go Long is a winner, all about life!

Excellent book, easy read. Very frank and honest dialogue produces a very refreshing look at the character and makeup of NFL great Jerry Rice. He possesses "old school" values, rare for todays athletes and his humble approach and its origins are clearly defined in his upbringing. Would highly recommend it for parents and players of any sport as well as non-players as it explores more than the world of athletics and promotes a great work ethic. K.F.

enjoyable read even for a non-football fan

Jerry Rice's story is a quick read and quite entertaining. His candid comments about other players are heartfelt and truly illustrate Jerry's serious take on the game of football. He holds both himself and others to a high standard, and that is refreshing in this world where so many athletes appear to want the glory without the work. I highly recommend Go Long! Even my thirteen year old who hates to read loved it!

Excellent!!!

Great book about "THE GREATEST PLAYER" THE NFL HAS EVER SEEN! Thanks Jerry for sharing your life's journey with your fans.

A Class Act

I have always loved to watch Jerry Rice on the football field. What a class act in all aspects of his life. For football fans, it was interesting to learn some about the inside realities of how teams and coaches operate. I think very few people in sports possess the work ethic and personal responsibility to achieve perfection as Jerry Rice does. He will always be a success as a man, husband, father, athlete or anthing he chooses because of the determination and drive he possesses as reflected in his book. His athleticism and, at the same time, grace is unsurpassed. The man can dance too! A good read that will remind folks that hard work and humility is a sterling quality in all walks of life and that even humble beginnings can be an asset in the scope of life. Love the man! (And I'm a lady who loves football!)

Great Book

I burned through this book the day it was released. Although the book is short it is not short on great stories and inspirational tales. Any fan of the 49ers, Jerry or the NFL should pick this book up!