My Dirty Little Secrets - Steroids, Alcohol & God by Tony Mandarich, Sharon Shaw Elrod (With)
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- Pub. Date: February 2009
- 204pp
- Sales Rank: 72,515
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- Pub. Date: February 2009
- Publisher: Modern History Press
- Format: Paperback, 204pp
- Sales Rank: 72,515
- ISBN-13: 9781932690781
- ISBN: 1932690786
Synopsis
As Tony Mandarich left Green Bay in February, 1993, his football career in shambles, Packer Plus staff writer, Tom Mulhern, wrote the following:
"The overriding sentiment, however, is one of emptiness. Not so much for promises unfulfilled, but for sins not repented. Maybe some day Mandarich will set the record straight and answer all the nagging questions he leaves behind.
I hope so."
For all the sports writers, fans, coaches, friends and family, My Dirty Little Secrets sets the record straight. On the 20th anniversary of his draft in 1989, Tony reveals the reasons why he never achieved what the nation expected of him, and what he expected of himself. His story is an inspiration for alcoholics and drug abusers, and offers hope for those trying to help themselves out of the nightmare of addiction.
My Dirty Little Secrets promises to help readers
"My Dirty Little Secrets is a testament that faith in a higher
power can bring us to salvation and light. Tony's story is touched by magic and brushes against the tragic. It's a great human journey and a victory for the human spirit."
--Jim Irsay, Owner, Indianapolis Colts, Super Bowl (r) XLI Champions
After a highly successful and nationally publicized college career at Michigan State Unviersity, Tony Mandarich was drafted number two in 1989. The hypeabout his power and standing as a football player along with Tony's addictions,
was more than he could live up to, and his life came crashing down around him. After three more years of alcohol and painkillers' abuse, Tony accepted God's hand, went into treatment and now considers it a privilege to be able to help
other addicts when called upon.
Learn more at www.TonyMandarich.com
Book #6 in the Reflections of America Series
from Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.com
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Interestingby t2smiley
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August 08, 2009: This book is an easy read. I ordered this for my high school age son, who doesn't particularly like to read. He read the book almost non-stop until it was done. This will be used for a book report and speech. I remember the playing days of Mr. Mandarich and the thoughts, rumors of that time are put to rest with this book. I would recommend this for church youth groups and high school/college athletes. I wish Mr. Mandarich continued strength.
An Entirely Different Kind of Successby DanelleWDrake
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July 02, 2009: A hero comes in all shapes and sizes. This particular hero is big; has a big heart, a big body, accomplished big dreams, and overcome some very big obstacles. Tony Mandarich is a hero. Not because of his world-class career at a college then professional football player but because of how he overcame his "little secrets" which were huge. Many who have traveled down the path as he never had the opportunity to reach the other side of the tunnel. Tony not only came to the other side but came thru a much stronger person and player.
As a child in Canada Tony know what he wanted to be. He wanted to be a professional football player and set out with mature-beyond-his-years determination to do just that. Convinced to allow their child to move to the United States in high school to better secure his path to stardom was a difficult decision for Tony's parents. This single decision set in motion one of the greatest stories in NFL history. Tony walks us thru his drug and alcohol filled years with the Green Bay Packers where it was truly all about him. Tony lived up to all of the hype of being the second round draft pick. Giving us behind-the-scenes detail of just how it happens I sat crying for Tony when he lost it all. Seeing this same scenario many times before; I do admit that I didn't foresee the wonderful life that would follow. Imagining the courage it would take someone to recover from such devastation is almost hard to imagine. Tony shows that it can be done. What encouragement for those suffering from addiction. Tony turns his life around and starts anew. After several years away from playing football Tony returns the Indianapolis Colts and is better than ever! He follows his heart and reunites with his college sweetheart and lives happily-ever-after. Tony is a lucky individual who knows all to well that those suffering from addiction need someone to lean on. Tony is the shoulder for those who read this great gift!Way too many times we see incidents where a professional athlete makes headlines for all the wrong reasons. The athlete appeals to the public as if they were the victim. Tony admits what happened and tells the tale from start to finish. Two thumbs up for the amazing man!
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