How did Nick get it done-winning MVP honors, silencing the critics, and shocking the world? How did the man who was on the verge of retiring just two seasons earlier stay optimistic and rally the team to an astounding win? How did he stay ready despite numerous trades and discouraging injuries, able to step up in the moment and perform at the top of his game?īelieve It offers a behind-the-scenes look at Nick’s unlikely path to the Super Bowl, the obstacles that threatened to hold him back, his rediscovery of his love for the game, and the faith that grounded him through it all. Instead, Nick Foles came off the bench and, against all odds, led the Eagles to their first Super Bowl victory in history. When the Philadelphia Eagles’ starting quarterback went down with a torn ACL in week 14 of the 2017 NFL season, many fans-and commentators-assumed the Eagles’ season was over. Get ready to defy the odds when everyone’s counting you out. They are both honest and open and don’t airbrush life’s challenges. One of the things I love in the book is how he honors his wife Tori and deals with her health struggles. He has spoken into their lives on a spiritual basis, and I believe through this book he will speak powerfully into hundreds of thousands of other lives. I’ve seen how he’s interacted with my own grandsons. The book is well written and authentically portrays Nick’s personal priorities and heart for others, especially young people. (After retiring from the NFL he wants to become a youth pastor-Super Bowl MVP looks pretty good on a youth pastor’s resume.) I’ve talked and prayed with him and each time I’ve been struck with his sincerity, humility and genuine desire to make a difference in people’s lives for the glory of God. In addition to our exchanging a lot of texts, I’ve spent time with Nick in three locations, including our home. Part of what I love is that he has learned great life lessons not just from his success, but his failures.

I consider Nick a good friend, and I respect but do not idolize him. I loved this book, which has excellent stories, honesty, and life lessons from a brother in Christ who is the real deal. As of last Sunday it debuted at #5 on the New York Times Best Sellers list! With Josh Cooley’s able help, Nick has told his story in a unique and memorable way that can be enjoyed by avid football fans and not so avid ones. Recently Nick’s new book Believe It: My Journey of Success, Failure and Overcoming the Odds , was released.

Believe It by Nick Foles