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Walk On: From Pee Wee Dropout to the NFL Sidelines--My Unlikely Story of Football, Purpose, and Following an Amazing God
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About Walk On: From Pee Wee Dropout To The NFL
Product Description In this true, compelling account of perseverance and hope from Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll's assistant, a young journalist walks on to a top-ranked USC football team and, guided by his faith, shares God's love, launching him on an unexpected journey with an amazing outcome. Had anyone told Ben Malcolmson that he'd someday be a wide receiver on the national champion USC football team--after not playing football since an unfortunate fifth-grade Pop Warner experience--he would have called them crazy. As a reporter for The Daily Trojan, in the spirit of George Plimpton, he participated in walk-on tryouts for the team and was dumbfounded to find himself listed on the roster. His position on the team never amounted to much in a game-time contribution, but Ben felt strongly that his faith was inextricably linked to his purpose. He felt called to anonymously place Bibles in each USC teammate locker on Christmas Eve--to resounding indifference and rejection from his friends. It wasn't until three years later, when his role at USC had led to a role with Coach Pete Carroll at the Seahawks organization, that an old friend connected with Ben and told him that one of the Bibles had captivated the heart of a teammate in the three days before his death. With a humble spirit dedicated to consistent acts of discipleship, Ben Malcolmson is an authentic voice for the power of simple obedience and trust, for what can happen when a believer allows God to work in a life. Walk On is the result of God using his faithful people to work in the lives of others. Review “If you’ve ever felt like throwing a red flag on God because it looked like He made the wrong call in your life, Ben’s story will give you hope—and show you that God has a game plan and purpose for you that’s far better than you could ever imagine.” —Dr. Tony Evans, pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship and founder of the Urban Alternative “An amazing story from an amazing person. Ben’s story shows that hard work and an open mind can lead to a wonderful journey.” —Steve Kerr, head coach for the Golden State Warriors “God delights in doing mighty things through unlikely leaders. We see this over and over in Scripture, and we witness it firsthand in Ben Malcolmson’s life. Overcoming great odds and pursuing his God-given dreams, Ben has become a high-impact leader and influencer. He has my deepest respect, and after you read this book, I’m sure he’ll have yours as well.” —Mark Batterson, New York Times best-selling author of Whisper and lead pastor of National Community Church “There are numerous ways a person gets into football, and many walk-on stories, but none quite like Ben Malcolmson’s. Inspirational, encouraging, and a wonderful example of trusting God’s plan.” —Russell Wilson, Super Bowl–winning quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks “There must be more. This simple phrase most often finds its way into the depths of our hearts in the quiet moments after our perceived greatest victories or lowest defeats. There is no greater encouragement in seeking the answer than to know we are not alone in this journey. Ben’s story will let you know you are not alone and help you find your True North. Seeking God’s plan for your life? Take this journey and…walk on!” —Shane Williamson, president and CEO of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes “Walk On is an inspiring story that encourages all of us to live boldly and maximize the opportunities God gives us.” —Andrew Cathy, senior vice president of Chick-fil-A Inc. “As a lifelong sports fan (and a decade-long Ben Malcolmson fan), I’m a sucker for an underdog story. What makes Walk On so captivating is not just the odds Ben overcame or even the incredible drive he had to overcome them, but that he made his journey all about people and cultivating deep, self-sacrificial relationships. Call it unconventional, call it divine; Ben’s story will motivate, challenge, and compel you to dream bigger than you think you’re capable of and
