It's Only a Game

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Summary: It's A Wonderful Life
Review: Don't let the title of this book mislead you. While Terry Bradshaw is best known as the four time Superbowl Champion quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers and a regular on the FOX Sunday football show, this is not just a book about football. It's about a life. Terry Bradshaw's resilency, humor, confidence and honesty are showcased in this book, and nothing in Bradshaw's life is too sacred for discussion. This book made me laugh out loud so many times that I had to read passages of the book to travel companions that were wondering what could be so funny. Bradshaw's account of his attempt at cattle ranching is hilarious. There is plenty of football in this book to satisfy any fan of the game as Bradshaw recounts his playing days from high school to his Superbowl victories with the Steelers. But there is so much more. Jimmy Stewart had to be saved by an angel to know it's a wonderful life. I'll let you decide for yourself if Bradshaw convinces you that it's only a game. If you read this book, come January you'll wish Terry Bradshaw was at your Superbowl party.

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Summary: "It's Only A Game" Another TD strike for Bradshaw!
Review: First of all, let me just say I am a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan since January 31, 1958, the day I entered this world. I grew up watching Terry VS the Browns, in which I feel is the greatest, storied, legendary rivalry in Pro Football, past and present, bar none. I heard an interview with Terry Bradshaw on Jim Rome's radio show on Friday, August 10th, 2001. It was compelling to me. Terry Bradshaw's truthfullness, blunt honesty, in talking about his playing days with the Steelers had me highly impressed (for lack of a better word) to say the least. As an avid reader, I felt that if Terry's book "It's Only A Game" was as half as entertaining, as Terry's radio interview with Jim Rome, I knew it would be a great read. The next day (Saturday morning) I obtained a new, hot off the press, copy of his book. The book is EXCELLENT. I felt Terry Bradshaw was talking to me personally. As a Browns fan, I probably wouldn't give much thought or desire to anything written by a "Steeler", but Terry Bradshaw changed all of that! Oh, I will always be a Browns fan, but Terry's book gave me a completely new insight into Terry's life before and after his playing days. This book will forever have a place in my bookcase. I urge any NFL fan to read Terry's book, well written, articulate, compelling, fun and relaxing. As a husband, father and working stiff, this is what I look for in a book to relax with. Great job, Terry Bradshaw! You've done a good job with this novel! I could have easily read and enjoyed another 500 pages. Hopefully, there is a sequel in the future...

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Summary: Loved this book
Review: I could hardly put this book down. Very interesting stories about his childhood, football career from grade school through the pros and life after the NFL. All the things that went on during his career in the NFL. I found this book very enjoyable. He doesn't hide anything and I admire his honesty.

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Summary: Terry Shoots Strait and Opens Up
Review: I enjoyed this book greatly. I am not really a Terry Bradshaw fan, considering how much pain he caused to Dallas Cowboys fans such as myself. However, I found his story intriguing.

Most interestingly to me was the insight into his relationship with the people of the city of Pittsburgh. What's great about his version of this love/hate story is how he refrains from tooting his own horn. In fact, he does exactly the opposite in several points in this book. He doesn't ask the reader to feel sorry for him for the negative things that have happened to him in his life.

After reading his book, I have more respect for the man and less respect for the average football fan - especially the fans in Pittsburgh who have always seemed to be some of the best fans in football.

"It's Only a Game" certainly isn't a must read, but it was interesting enough to keep my attention from cover to cover.