Finish Strong A Father’s Code and a Son’s Path
Finish Strong: A Father’s Code and a Son’s Path by Nate Ebner, published by Penguin on May 10, 2022, is a compelling narrative that explores the deep bond between a father and son through the lens of sports. This 288-page book recounts Nate’s journey from a young rugby player in Ohio to an NFL athlete, highlighting the pivotal moments shared with his father, who instilled in him the values of determination and resilience. The story unfolds against the backdrop of their unique relationship, marked by shared experiences in a family junkyard and a homemade gym, ultimately leading to a life-altering decision that shapes Nate’s future.
Readers will find an inspiring account of Nate Ebner’s life, emphasizing themes of risk-taking and mental toughness in the world of sports. The narrative delves into the challenges he faced after his father’s tragic death and his pursuit of excellence in both football and rugby. As he navigates the complexities of his athletic career, including his remarkable achievement of competing in the 2016 Olympics, the book serves as a testament to the enduring lessons imparted by his father. Finish Strong resonates with those interested in biography and sports, offering insights into the personal sacrifices and triumphs that define a legacy.
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“Taking risks and pushing oneself to the limit are strong themes, as well, and the loving bond between a father and son is evident throughout . . . . A tale that will appeal to sports fans and those who appreciate the determination and physical and mental toughness required to thrive at the top level of sports.” —Kirkus
The inspiring story of Nate Ebner’s bond with his unconventional father and its remarkable consequences
Nate Ebner and his father were inseparable. From an early age, they worked side-by-side in the family junkyard, where part of the job was dispensing citizen’s justice to aspiring robbers, and they worked out side-by-side in their grungy homemade gym. Even though Nate was a great peewee football player in football-mad Ohio, he followed his father’s passion for rugby and started playing for the same club as his father when he was only thirteen years old.
But Nate had to face the fact that there was no way to make a living as a professional rugby player in this country. So Nate gave his dad the news that he planned to quit rugby and go out for the football team at Ohio State University, with an eye toward making the NFL. As a goal for someone who hadn’t even played high school football, this was completely ridiculous. Without blinking, his father told him that if he gave up what he had built in rugby, he had to see it through. It was the last conversation they ever had–the next day, his father was brutally murdered at work by a would-be robber.
Nate went on to make the Ohio State team and when NFL Draft Day came, he was selected by the New England Patriots. Three Super Bowl rings later, his legacy in the sport is secure. But he got another unexpected chance to honor his father’s memory when the Olympics admitted rugby as a sport for the 2016 Games. Against long odds, he made the team and competed in Rio in the sport he and his father loved above all others.
An astonishing story of what a father will do for a son and what a son will do for a father, Finish Strong is a powerful reminder that the lessons parents embody for their children continue to bear fruit long after they are gone.
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