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Summary: You'll Laugh, You'll Cry, You'll Cheer, You'll Learn
Review: This magnificent and inspiring story was written by Walter Payton shortly after he discovered that he had liver problems. He wanted to give something back to the fans of Chicago who had adored and revered him for so long, and this touching book is it.Walter was the best running back ever to play the game, period. He never ran out of bounds, he could run like a deer, catch like a wide receiver, throw like a quarterback, and block like a truck. Coach Mike Ditka once said that when God wanted to make a halfback, he just chiseled a certain type of body and he gave it to Walter Payton. Walter may not have been the fastest or strongest, but he was the best simply because he refused to lose and he worked hard to be the best he could be. I have never read a book that touched me the way this one did. At some points, I found myself on the verge of tears, while at other parts I found myself laughing out loud. The lessons that Walter talks about can be applied to anyone in their own lives. He believed that you should do your best at anything you set out to do, and if you don't succeed, at least you gave it your absolute best shot. His love for family and especially children are shining examples of the type of person Walter was. He never stopped signing at an autograph session until he had spoken to everyone. Our athletes of today should use this as an example to live by. Children were his passion. He set up a foundation in Chicago that delivers toys and clothes to children at Christmas. One year, they serviced over 50,000 children. Just imagine that for a moment! I truly enjoyed the way this book was formatted. The trestimonials of such people as Mike Ditka, Jim McMahon, Roland Harper, Mike Singletary, and others offers insight into Walter the player as well as Walter the person. The way the narrative was interspersed between the testimonials was extremely well-done. I simply could not put this book down. Once I started reading, I was hooked. Just reading about Walter's courageous fight against his disease gave me inspiration and helped me realize that some of my so-called problems were tiny compared to what he went through on a daily basis as his disease progressed. I especially enjoyed the last chapter, which contains the complete memorial speeches of Jarrett Payton, Eddie Payton, John Madden, Mike Singletary, and Mike Ditka. Walter Payton touched countless numbers of lives with his humor, his charm, and his wit. This book is a fitting reminder to the type of person that Walter was; no nonsense, straight-forward, and loving. Read this moving book; you will surely enjoy it, and it will give you a different outlook on your own life, too.
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Summary: You'll Laugh, You'll Cry, You'll Cheer, You'll Learn
Review: This magnificent and inspiring story was written by Walter Payton shortly after he discovered that he had liver problems. He wanted to give something back to the fans of Chicago who had adored and revered him for so long, and this touching book is it. Walter was the best running back ever to play the game, period. He never ran out of bounds, he could run like a deer, catch like a wide receiver, throw like a quarterback, and block like a truck. Coach Mike Ditka once said that when God wanted to make a halfback, he just chiseled a certain type of body and he gave it to Walter Payton. Walter may not have been the fastest or strongest, but he was the best simply because he refused to lose and he worked hard to be the best he could be. I have never read a book that touched me the way this one did. At some points, I found myself on the verge of tears, while at other parts I found myself laughing out loud. The lessons that Walter talks about can be applied to anyone in their own lives. He believed that you should do your best at anything you set out to do, and if you don't succeed, at least you gave it your absolute best shot. His love for family and especially children are shining examples of the type of person Walter was. He never stopped signing at an autograph session until he had spoken to everyone. Our athletes of today should use this as an example to live by. Children were his passion. He set up a foundation in Chicago that delivers toys and clothes to children at Christmas. One year, they serviced over 50,000 children. Just imagine that for a moment! I truly enjoyed the way this book was formatted. The trestimonials of such people as Mike Ditka, Jim McMahon, Roland Harper, Mike Singletary, and others offers insight into Walter the player as well as Walter the person. The way the narrative was interspersed between the testimonials was extremely well-done. I simply could not put this book down. Once I started reading, I was hooked. Just reading about Walter's courageous fight against his disease gave me inspiration and helped me realize that some of my so-called problems were tiny compared to what he went through on a daily basis as his disease progressed. I especially enjoyed the last chapter, which contains the complete memorial speeches of Jarrett Payton, Eddie Payton, John Madden, Mike Singletary, and Mike Ditka. Walter Payton touched countless numbers of lives with his humor, his charm, and his wit. This book is a fitting reminder to the type of person that Walter was; no nonsense, straight-forward, and loving. Read this moving book; you will surely enjoy it, and it will give you a different outlook on your own life, too.
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Summary: Read it, laughed and cried.
Review: This may be a 5 star simply because I love WP! It might have been a 4 star if it were on Franco Harris. But who doesn't love Walter. Walter is a unique person. We learned this watching him as he redefined the running back position. But, his great feats on the field are only topped by the power with which he lived. Through his eyes and the eyes of his friends, teammates, children and wife, you learn of the greatness of sweetness. Walter grew up with simple, strong values instilled in him by a strong father and a loving mother. Yet, Walter is driven by something inside him that makes him push himself way above the rest. This well-written book will make you laugh and cry at the simple straight forwardness of Walter Payton. It is like being in a room alone with each person as they explain what Walter was like and how he impressed and affected them. The author is able to pull the different interviews of people into a seamless story of Walter's greatness off the field. Learn about Walter the person and the people who lived with and loved him.
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Summary: Read it, laughed and cried.
Review: This may be a 5 star simply because I love WP! It might have been a 4 star if it were on Franco Harris. But who doesn't love Walter. Walter is a unique person. We learned this watching him as he redefined the running back position. But, his great feats on the field are only topped by the power with which he lived. Through his eyes and the eyes of his friends, teammates, children and wife, you learn of the greatness of sweetness. Walter grew up with simple, strong values instilled in him by a strong father and a loving mother. Yet, Walter is driven by something inside him that makes him push himself way above the rest. This well-written book will make you laugh and cry at the simple straight forwardness of Walter Payton. It is like being in a room alone with each person as they explain what Walter was like and how he impressed and affected them. The author is able to pull the different interviews of people into a seamless story of Walter's greatness off the field. Learn about Walter the person and the people who lived with and loved him.
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Summary: The way Walter touched us all
Review: This was a great book, I suggest this book to all sports fans. Walter Payton was phenomenal on and off the field. He's the greatest player of all time. Off the field he would sign autographs and get his picture taken with fans. Walter Payton was the greatest football player of all time. This was the best autobiography ever! I know you will love this book.
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Summary: very powerful
Review: Walter Payton was not only a Great Player but the Brother had a Real Soul&Purpose in Life.this Book Covers that&so much more as well.He had Heart&alot of drive,ambition&determination.He gave of himself so many times.He died so young.but the Warmth&SOul the Man Left Behind will never be forgotten he touched many lives for his Greatness on&off the Field.Mr.Payton was a Class Act.all the best to His Family.
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Summary: Sweetness Equals Greatness ? A Bold, Inspiring Story
Review: When I get depressed, when I complain about my life, and when I think people owe me something, I think of Walter Payton. Then I think of never giving up, always taking advantage of each day's opportunities, and being truly thankful for each breath I take. That was the Walter Payton way of living. Most of the book is penned by Payton, but several parts are written by members of his family as well as friends and coaches, such as Matt Suey and Mike Ditka. Walter's entire life is represented here, from his early days in Columbia, Mississippi to the Chicago Bears to the illness that led to his death at such a young age. To say that the story is inspiring is like saying the sun is a pretty good light. This is one of the most inspiring books I have read in a long, long time. It will have an effect on all who read it. You don't have to be a football fan to appreciate and enjoy the book. Just a regular, ordinary person - that's the way Walter saw himself. After you've finished the book, don't be surprised if you start looking at life differently. You might start thinking more positively. You might start spending more time on things that really matter: your family, your friends, helping other people. Like I said, don't be surprised. Walter Payton was a class act in every way imaginable. If you don't believe it, look at most of the guys playing pro football today. How many of them are in it for the team and not for themselves? How many of them credit the people around them and not themselves? How many of them praise others' ability and not their own? How many of them can stay out of trouble and avoid scandal? Today's players could learn a lot from Walter Payton. So could regular people like you and me. Thank goodness God was pleased to send us Walter Payton. Read the book and you'll understand how special the man was and how he continues to bless lives after his death. A must-read.
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Summary: Sweetness Equals Greatness ¿ A Bold, Inspiring Story
Review: When I get depressed, when I complain about my life, and when I think people owe me something, I think of Walter Payton. Then I think of never giving up, always taking advantage of each day's opportunities, and being truly thankful for each breath I take. That was the Walter Payton way of living. Most of the book is penned by Payton, but several parts are written by members of his family as well as friends and coaches, such as Matt Suey and Mike Ditka. Walter's entire life is represented here, from his early days in Columbia, Mississippi to the Chicago Bears to the illness that led to his death at such a young age. To say that the story is inspiring is like saying the sun is a pretty good light. This is one of the most inspiring books I have read in a long, long time. It will have an effect on all who read it. You don't have to be a football fan to appreciate and enjoy the book. Just a regular, ordinary person - that's the way Walter saw himself. After you've finished the book, don't be surprised if you start looking at life differently. You might start thinking more positively. You might start spending more time on things that really matter: your family, your friends, helping other people. Like I said, don't be surprised. Walter Payton was a class act in every way imaginable. If you don't believe it, look at most of the guys playing pro football today. How many of them are in it for the team and not for themselves? How many of them credit the people around them and not themselves? How many of them praise others' ability and not their own? How many of them can stay out of trouble and avoid scandal? Today's players could learn a lot from Walter Payton. So could regular people like you and me. Thank goodness God was pleased to send us Walter Payton. Read the book and you'll understand how special the man was and how he continues to bless lives after his death. A must-read.
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