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Running for My Life: My Journey in the Game of Football and Beyond Kindle Edition

by Warrick Dunn (Author), Don Yaeger (Author), Tony Dungy (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
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Warrick Dunn was only eighteen when his mother, a Baton Rouge police officer, was shot and killed. Yet somehow he managed to enroll at Florida State University and help his team to a national championship during his freshman year—while also caring for his five brothers and sisters. Despite his modest size, Dunn went on to a storied NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons, becoming one of only twenty-three running backs in NFL history to exceed the 10,000-yard career rushing mark. Off the field, he created the Warrick Dunn Foundation and its Homes for the Holidays program, helping single parents achieve first-time home ownership. But in his drive to help others, the one person Dunn neglected was himself, as the pain of his mother's loss led to a spiraling depression that went untreated for years.

Running for My Life details Dunn's struggle to confront his past and face the grief that consumed him for far too long. Thought-provoking and uplifting, it is the story of an exceptional athlete's secret torment and inspiring courage.

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Warrick Dunn was only eighteen when his mother, a Baton Rouge police officer, was shot and killed. Yet somehow he managed to enroll at Florida State University and help his team to a national championship during his freshman year—while also caring for his five brothers and sisters. Despite his modest size, Dunn went on to a storied NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons, becoming one of only twenty-three running backs in NFL history to exceed the 10,000-yard career rushing mark. Off the field, he created the Warrick Dunn Foundation and its Homes for the Holidays program, helping single parents achieve first-time home ownership. But in his drive to help others, the one person Dunn neglected was himself, as the pain of his mother's loss led to a spiraling depression that went untreated for years.

Running for My Life details Dunn's struggle to confront his past and face the grief that consumed him for far too long. Thought-provoking and uplifting, it is the story of an exceptional athlete's secret torment and inspiring courage.

About the Author

Don Yaeger is an eight-time New York Times best-selling author, longtime associate editor at Sports Illustrated, and award-winning inspirational speaker. He lives in Tallahassee, Florida, with his wife, son, and daughter.



Warrick Dunn is a former first-round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and his professional accomplishments include five 1,000-yard rushing seasons, three Pro Bowl selections, and the longest touchdown run in Atlanta Falcons history. Dunn also became the Falcons' fifth all-time rushing leader.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001JKV9F0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins e-books; Illustrated edition (October 30, 2008)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 30, 2008
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7004 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 149 ratings

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    Don Yaeger is an award-winning keynote speaker, 11-time New York Times best-selling author, executive coach, and team culture expert.

    For the last 30+ years, including his time as Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated magazine, Don has had a front row seat to study the greatest champions of all time.

    Don teaches the lessons he's learned from these great champions and team builders to organizations all over the world with live and virtual professional development programs.

    To learn more about these programs, and how Don can motivate your team to perform like champions, please visit Don's website at donyaeger.com

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JL Populist
5.0 out of 5 stars An Extraordinary Role Model
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2023
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The life story of Warrick Dunn is much more than that of a football star.
Mr. Dunn is well known as a Florida State Seminole, Tampa Bay Buccaneer, and Atlanta Falcons. But there's more to his story than football.

Mr. Dunn shares some of his struggles as guardian for his younger siblings and the personal toll his Mother's death took on him.
There is also a lot of positivity in the story - the mentors and friends along the way and how Warrick Dunn gave back to the community.
He will be remembered not only as an exciting player on the gridiron, but maybe even more for how many lives he has positively affected through his foundation.
A true role model!
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Jim Altfeld
5.0 out of 5 stars The World Needs More Warrick Dunn's
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2023
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I had no idea who Warrick Dunn was or anything about him until I read The People's Justice about Clarence Thomas and some Supreme Court Cases. One of those cases dealt with the death of Warrick Dunn's mother. That lead me to buy this book. What a sad, tragic, and heroic life this man lead as he rose above it all, less as a football player, and more so as a humanitarian. The book and the man is inspiring.
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Bonnie
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2020
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Enjoyed this book. Very sad beginning. A lot of football stats. You will root for him and his family!
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Deborah J. Munoz
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023
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Very inspirational story.
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Vidamaeee
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking and encouraging!
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2018
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This book was powerful and is life changing for me. I was hesitant at first because I didn't think a professional athlete could speak into my life and give me hope for what i am struggling with right now. Boy was I wrong. This book covers how to find the courage to live your best life after you have given so much of it away to caring for and loving others that you think you have nothing left for yourself. Mr. Dunn would say you are wrong and I agree with him. I strongly encourage anyone who is struggling with any kind of demons in life to read this book. I promise you it will bless you. I know it has truly blessed me! Vanessa Savage
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TDM
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2022
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Warrick tells a heart wrenching story about his past, forgiveness, healing and his courage to continue forward for his family who depended on him. He has become an incredible human being who gives so much back to the world around him. We need more Warrick Dunn's in this world!
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Emmes
5.0 out of 5 stars Warwick is amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2018
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After learning that Warwick and I both lost our mothers to a senseless crime, I am so impressed with his dedication to his siblings and to his coaches and to the game of football. More importantly we are brothers and sisters in Christ. I also love to help people. I would love to personally give him a hug and thank him for this book and being such a wonderful Christian man!!!
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Ethan S. Guymon
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2013
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Very cheap for this incredible story. Warrick Dunn and Charlie Ward are why I fell in love with Florida State University. They're still my team and these two are the cornerstone of my love for them. His life story is amazing and it was so incredible to get a behind the scenes peak at what was going on in his life as I was watching him on the field. Incredibly underrated RB who put up some of the most spectacular performances in sports and should have been an NFL champion if the Buc's appreciated him.
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Kitty Mack
4.0 out of 5 stars (A Strangely Dry-Eyed) Triumph of the Human Spirit
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2015
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If I ever knew about the ambush murder of Warrick Dunn's (policewoman) mother, I had forgotten when I decided to pick this book up. So it was a surprise to me when Running For My Life began with Dunn en route to the notorious Angola (prison) to meet his mother's killer. It certainly pulled me into Dunn's story - and made me want to read more. And it was an interesting and quick read - taking the reader from the night of the murder through Dunn's career at FSU and the NFL. His charity work is prominently featured, and the book features several mini-biographies of women that his (housing) charity has helped. Dunn is clearly a remarkable man, but remains a bit aloof - perhaps this is down to the co-writer...?

Running For My Life isn't perfect - Dunn's own story is more "tell" than "show" - he talks about his difficulties making friends and committing to women - but doesn't want to give specific examples. And I couldn't help but wonder if the bios would have been more affecting had they been placed together at the end of the book. Still a must-read for NFL fans, though!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2019
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Good book. Pen mark on the front and damaged packaging when received. Minor issues and doesn't detract from the content.
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