Talk Football: Written by a Woman for Women who Want to Speak America's Gridiron Language - Softcover

Alice Nicholas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0979518709 ISBN 13: 9780979518706

Publisher: Pecan Row Press, 2007

Synopsis

TALK FOOTBALL - Written By A Woman For Women Who Want To Speak America's Gridiron Language is becoming the GO TO football book for beginners. This beautifully illustrated, purse-sized paperback simply and concisely explains the fundamentals of America's favorite sport. Ten brief chapters and a gridiron glossary are packed with crucial information alongside watercolor illustrations that allow the reader to easily comprehend the dynamics of the game. Well-known sports mothers and wives endorse TALK FOOTBALL: Bonita Favre, mother of Quarterback, Brett Favre; Carnelia McAllister, mother of former Saints and Ole Miss running back Deuce McAllister; Perian Conerly, widow of Ole Miss and New York Giants' great Charlie Conerly; Alyne Payton, mother of Chicago Bears Running Back, Walter Payton; Doris Robinson, widow of Coach Eddie Robinson, Former Head Coach of Grambling University.

About this title

About the Author

Alice Nicholas attributes to her father and husband her initial interest in football, but credits her three sons for giving her the desire to learn the fundamentals of the game and its language and to write a simple book that a novice can understand and enjoy. She and her husband reside on their family farm.

From the Inside Flap

TALK FOOTBALL is written for women who want to understand football. Often times we are called to support our loved ones, whether they are on the field or in front of the TV, but the complexity of the game creates confusion. This book bridges the gender gap so women can comprehend and enjoy this popular sport. So read on, an soon, you'll be able to "talk football." Brett Favre's mom, Bonita Favre writes, "I just wish I had thought of this myself many years ago when I was teaching P.E. ...I do think it i a great assest to anyone trying to learn the game and I wish you well!" Chicago Bears Running Back, Walter Payton's mom wrote, "Every woman with a husband who likes football or a son who plays football should read this book." Perian Conerly, Author of Backseat Quarterback writes, "Football widows, rejoice! Here's your chance to 'get in the game.' Alice has written a book that explains the fundamentals of America's Game clearly and concisely. Every family should have a copy of TALK FOOTBALL." Doris Robinson writes, "You need to write that book! Women need to understand the game better so they can do more than just jump up and down and scream when their team scores a touchdown." Carnelia McAllister writes, "It is the ideal book for someone wanting to learn football. It grabs you and keeps your attention. It is easy to read. It is simple, yet has a lot of information."

Edition details

• Publisher: Pecan Row Press
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0979518709
• ISBN 13: 9780979518706
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112