Hearing the Noise: My Life in the NFL

William Morrow & Company. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. This specific hardback book is in fine condition with very minimal wear and a hard board cover that has sharp edges and corners and a tight binding. The pages are clean, crisp, unmarked and uncreased. The dust jacket is in very good condition with some minor cover or edge wear. We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers.; "I highly recommend this book to those who are interested in a behind-the-scenes look at life in the NFL. However, the book is far more than that. Preston Pearson, after an exciting intro depicting the story of the famous Super Bowl III game he played in, takes the reader on a fascinating journey through his life. As I read of Pearson's upbringing, I am inspired by the accounts of hard work, sacrifice, and struggle that he and his parents experienced. This man didn't even play college football, yet was drafted by an NFL team! There are a lot of books out there written by former top collegiate athletes who received bulging contracts and went on to NFL stardom. This book depicts the unglamorous, intriguing story of a rugged competitor who learned what it took to succeed in pro football. And, unlike many other players, he showed wisdom in preparing for life after football. His narrative is well written, honest, and quite candid (he admits to asking himself several times if the pain of playing in the league was really worth it). Pearson also shares some inside stories and vivid descriptions of several star teammates he played with over his long career. As you read Pearson's narrative, you will find principles that you can apply to your own life. You will see the price he paid to eventually reach a place of prominence in football--and how that price would adversely affect his own family. I think you will find this book a great pleasure to read: An underrated piece of writing by an underrated, quality veteran."; 9.21 X 6.06 X 1.26 inches; 303 pages .