Uncommon: Finding Your Path To Significance (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
I would have rated this book five stars if I was younger and just starting out my marathon. The football coach informs us early that demographic is his target in this book. I found that interesting only because one of his sons committed suicide in his late teen years. So often a "famous" person suffers a loss like that and automatically he/she thinks is qualified to write a book which usually ends up in the library 50 cent please come and take me bin. I am so happy to say UNCOMMON does not go down this pitiful trail.I read Dungy's first effort, QUIET STRENGTH when it first came out and appreciated the honest candor in the book. The author has a keen knack to communicate the reality of a situation and how it truly affects him. That same style resonates in UNCOMMON.After a run of inspirational books by women, I decided to look for one from a man's perspective and sorry to say, other than Lucado, and maybe Osteen, the pickings were slim. UNCOMMON was a surprise. As the author relates incidents from his coaching days and from his younger days, one does understand the perspective. Nowhere in the book does Dungy feel sorry for himself or beg for sympathy. When it comes to the subject of his son, it's apparent that the author has questions and is in pain, but his message obviously transcends and relates. This is one of those books that parents of every twelve year old should read.Although Dungy does quote the Bible, he doesn't beat you over the head with preaching. This book's purpose is to teach men, young men in particular, what it is to be uncommon and how to achieve it. I found the principle of overcoming social pressures weaved throughout the book. I enjoyed it, I plan on using some of the techniques, and it is definitely worth the investment in time and money. Tony Dungy does a great job of describing what it looks like to be an uncommon man. This book is a great book to read for young men because it relates to circumstances one will face and how to face them appropriately. Throughout his book Dungy emphasizes how important it is to keep your core values of family and faith in your life. Dungy describes what it looks like to be a man with purpose. Dungy says that even when the circumstances are not the most favorable it is important to remain a positive influence for Christ. Tony Dungy references many situations from his life with his children and family and football team where he has been impacted positively by others or has impacted others positively. This book is a great read that every teenage boy should read.
What do You think about Uncommon: Finding Your Path To Significance (2009)?
Great daily devotional, I highly recommend it.
—Renata
Great Book!!!! Highly Recommended!!!!!
—foreverloved
