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You don't have to be a football fan to be inspired by James Conner. On the field, James has never backed down from an opponent. He scored the biggest victory of his life--beating cancer--with that same courage and resolve. Like one of James's powerful touchdown runs, this very personal story will make you want to stand and cheer. --Pat Narduzzi, head coach of the University of Pittsburgh football team When faced with the biggest adversity an athlete can face, James Conner chose every emotion but fear. In Fear Is a Choice, he shares his journey and his belief that we are all playing for someone who can't. We must give it our best shot. A truly inspirational book by an incredible role model we all can learn from. --Brittany Wagner, star of Last Chance U Life is full of choices and decisions, and it's clear in Fear Is a Choice that James chose not to be a victim of his circumstances. His vulnerability makes this book so relatable. James decided during one of the toughest battles in his life to be an inspiration for everyone who will follow. Fear Is a Choice is more than a great book--it's a mentality. --Akbar Gbajabiamila, host of American Ninja Warrior Fear Is a Choice will inspire every reader to become better through invaluable lifelong lessons and powerful perspective. James teaches us that if we harness fear and meet life's challenges with faith, determination, and hard work there is nothing we can't accomplish. ---Kyle Carpenter, USMC Medal of Honor recipient and national bestselling author of You Are Worth It You don't have to be a football fan to be inspired by James Conner. On the field, James has never backed down from an opponent. He scored the biggest victory of his life--beating cancer--with that same courage and resolve. Like one of James's powerful touchdown runs, this very personal story will make you want to stand and cheer.--Pat Narduzzi, head coach of the University of Pittsburgh football team When faced with the biggest adversity an athlete can face, James Conner chose every emotion but fear. In Fear Is a Choice, he shares his journey and his belief that we are all playing for someone who can't. We must give it our best shot. A truly inspirational book by an incredible role model we all can learn from.--Brittany Wagner, star of Last Chance U Life is full of choices and decisions, and it's clear in Fear Is a Choice that James chose not to be a victim of his circumstances. His vulnerability makes this book so relatable. James decided during one of the toughest battles in his life to be an inspiration for everyone who will follow. Fear Is a Choice is more than a great book--it's a mentality. --Akbar Gbajabiamila, host of American Ninja Warrior Fear Is a Choice will inspire every reader to become better through invaluable lifelong lessons and powerful perspective. James teaches us that if we harness fear and meet life's challenges with faith, determination, and hard work there is nothing we can't accomplish. ---Kyle Carpenter, USMC Medal of Honor recipient and national bestselling author of You Are Worth It

You don't have to be a football fan to be inspired by James Conner. On the field, James has never backed down from an opponent. He scored the biggest victory of his life--beating cancer--with that same courage and resolve. Like one of James's powerful touchdown runs, this very personal story will make you want to stand and cheer. --Pat Narduzzi, head coach of the University of Pittsburgh football team When faced with the biggest adversity an athlete can face, James Conner chose every emotion but fear. In Fear Is a Choice, he shares his journey and his belief that we are all playing for someone who can't. We must give it our best shot. A truly inspirational book by an incredible role model we all can learn from.--Brittany Wagner, star of Last Chance U Life is full of choices and decisions, and it's clear in Fear Is a Choice that James chose not to be a victim of his circumstances. His vulnerability makes this book so relatable. James decided during one of the toughest battles in his life to be an inspiration for everyone who will follow. Fear Is a Choice is more than a great book--it's a mentality. --Akbar Gbajabiamila, host of American Ninja Warrior Fear Is a Choice will inspire every reader to become better through invaluable lifelong lessons and powerful perspective. James teaches us that if we harness fear and meet life's challenges with faith, determination, and hard work there is nothing we can't accomplish. ---Kyle Carpenter, USMC Medal of Honor recipient and national bestselling author of You Are Worth It

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James Conner is the running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In his freshman year at the University of Pittsburgh, James broke Tony Dorsett's school record for most rushing yards in a bowl game with 229 yards. The following year, James set an ACC record with 26 rushing touchdowns in one season and was named the ACC Player of the Year. After fighting cancer in his junior year, he made a triumphant return his senior year, propelling him into the NFL. Tiffany Yecke Brooks has worked as a lead or contributing writer for nearly two dozen books. She has written alongside veteran sports journalist and author Don Yaeger since 2005. She holds a PhD in Literature from Florida State University and teaches writing courses for several universities.

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