Relentless Booktrack Edition, Julian Edelman
Relentless Booktrack Edition, Julian Edelman
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Relentless: Booktrack Edition
A Memoir

Author: Julian Edelman

Narrator: Gregory Abbey

Unabridged: 7 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/24/2019


Synopsis

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Bill Belichick: "Julian is the epitome of competitiveness, toughness, and the great things that are possible when someone is determined to achieve their goals."

Tom Brady: "It's a privilege for me to play with someone as special as Julian."

The Super Bowl champion wide receiver for the New England Patriots shares his inspiring story of an underdog kid who was always doubted to becoming one of the most reliable and inspiring players in the NFL.

When the Patriots were down 28-3 in Super Bowl LI, there was at least one player who refused to believe they would lose: Julian Edelman. And he said so. It wasn't only because of his belief in his teammates, led by the master of the comeback, his friend and quarterback Tom Brady-or the coaching staff run by the legendary Bill Belichick. It was also because he had been counted out in most of his life and career, and he had proved them all wrong.

Whether it was in Pop Warner football, where his Redwood City, California, team won a national championship; in high school where he went from a 4'10", 95-pound freshman running back to quarterback for an undefeated Woodside High team; or college, where he rewrote records at Kent State as a dual-threat quarterback, Edelman far exceeded everyone's expectations. Everyone's expectations, that is, except his own and those of his father, who took extreme and unorthodox measures to drive Edelman to quiet the doubters with ferocious competitiveness.

When he was drafted by the Patriots in the seventh round, the 5'10" college quarterback was asked to field punts and play wide receiver, though he'd never done either. But gradually, under the tutelage of a demanding coaching staff and countless hours of off-season training with Tom Brady, he became one of the NFL's most dynamic punt returners and top receivers who can deliver in the biggest games.

Relentless is the story of Edelman's rise, and the continuing dominance of the Patriot dynasty, filled with memories of growing up with a father who was as demanding as any NFL coach, his near-constant fight to keep his intensity and competitiveness in check in high school and college, and his celebrated nine seasons with the Patriots. Julian shares insights into his relationships and rivalries, and his friendships with teammates such as Tom Brady, Wes Welker, Matt Slater, and Randy Moss. Finally, he reveals the story behind "the catch" and life on the inside of a team for the ages.

Inspiring, honest, and unapologetic, Relentless proves that the heart of a champion can never be measured.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alexandra on November 02, 2021

I loved the way Julian Edelman tells the story of his life. He is honest about everything starting with his relationship with his parents, his teammates, his life journey, everything he had to come through and has accomplished. If there is a lesson to be learned after finishing the book is never to......more

Goodreads review by Jess☺️ on June 24, 2020

Relentless by Julian Eldermen is a memoir of his life and his accomplishments so far. It's a great insight into how he became the great receiver he is today, from his tuff work outs with his dad to the injuries and all the up and downs. It also shows what a mask he wears with his I don't give a shit a......more

Goodreads review by Terry on October 26, 2017

If you're a Patriots/Edelman fan then this is easy, just read the damn book, you'll like it. As for those who don't fall into one of those categories then you'll probably enjoy learning how a kid who was 5'5" weighing less than 100 LBS entering High School ended up in the NFL with a couple of Super......more

Goodreads review by Andi (Andi's ABCs) on November 14, 2017

Fitting that this would be my 100th book of the year. It really was so good! I usually struggle with biographies/memoirs but this was fascinating. I learned a lot about my husband and the Patriots.......more

Goodreads review by Kathie on June 21, 2024

I had basically no expectations for this book. I picked it up because it was available and I recognized the name. But I actually enjoyed it a lot. I liked hearing about his family as much as his career. He comes across as very hard working and thoughtful made me like him (important because it’s a me......more


Quotes

"What Julian has done from the time he entered the league is nothing short of remarkable. He is the epitome of competitiveness, toughness, and the great things that are possible when someone is determined to achieve their goals."—Bill Belichick

"Going from being a seventh-round pick to being a great player is a credit to Julian and really one of the most amazing transformations I've seen in this league. To go from a college quarterback, to a pro receiver, then to a great pro receiver? I don't know how many guys that have done that as well as Julian has....It's a privilege for me to play with someone as special as him. I always think I get much more out of my teammates than they get out of me in terms of the relationship and what it means for me to see them grow and succeed. I'm just so proud of him and everything he has accomplished and will continue to accomplish because I know that he's not done. He's got a lot of work he still wants to do."—Tom Brady

"Julian has told me one of the reasons he's had success is the way his parents have always been there for him. Being firm and having expectations, but doing it with love and making him understand the hard work that goes along with becoming successful. If you're privileged to have a parent or a mentor guiding you to have great love and respect, I think it gets you through the hard times and helps motivate you to greater things. Julian is a testament to that."—Robert Kraft