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"NFL star running-back Maurice Jones-Drew's (MJD) takes fans deep into the exciting world of NFL football and offers a candid memoir of the life of a player. In ""Life's a Rush,"" this hard-hitting memoir follows the three-time Pro Bowler as he navigates life with both on and off the field experiences of motivation and discipline; the importance of family and the commitment needed to succeed in professional sports. Never one to shy away from obstacles or walk from a challenge, MJD poignantly shares with fans the focused road he travelled in order to make it to the NFL and the drive that remains at the heart of his commitment to the sport he loves. This charismatic player embraces the support of his family and tells this story with the involvement of his mother and the assistance of veteran bestselling biographer Michael Levin. In it, Maurice talks about sacrifice, faith, balance and knowing your self-worth. This story will leave readers motivated and cheering for Maurice in his pursuit of the endzone."

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"MAURICE JONES-DREW is an NFL running back for the Oakland Raiders. Originally from Oakland, California, Jones-Drew, played college football for the UCLA Bruins where he led the team in rushing in each of his three seasons. He was drafted 60th overall in the 2006 NFL draft and quickly became one of the NFL's leading rushers. He is a three-time Pro Bowler, three-time All-Pro and two-time NFL Alumni Running Back of the Year. He was the NFL Alumni Player of the Year in 2011, the same season he led the NFL in rushing yards. Maurice has a weekly radio show on Sirius XM radio and operates a foundation that raises funds for underprivileged children. MICHAEL LEVIN is one of the most established ghostwriters in the nation. This ""New York Times ""best-selling author has written, co-written or ghostwritten more than 100 books, of which 9 are national best sellers. In the past, Michael has published with Simon & Schuster, Random House, St. Martin's Press, Putnam/Berkley, and many other houses. He has also made contributions to the ""New York Times,"" the ""Wall Street Journal,"" "" Forbes.com,"" the ""Los Angeles Times,"" the ""Boston Globe,"" the ""Jerusalem Post,"" ""Writers Digest,"" CBS News. Michael currently resides with his wife and four children in Orange County, California."

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