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"Coach For A Nation" transports the reader to an extraordinary time of energy, excitement, passion, and possibilities in early 20th Century America. Into this burgeoning drama stepped an immigrant lad destined to make his mark on the nation like few before him, or since.

Rockne blossoms at Notre Dame and skyrockets to national fame because of his excellence as player and later coach of the Fighting Irish. His visionary genius made Notre Dame football a household name, yet his story transcends athletics; it embodies the hope and promise of a new era dawning in the US. Growing from a stammering speaker to an oratorical giant, he inspired millions through his message of dedication, teamwork, and fair play.

Rockne's legacy, in life and in death, still impacts the game of college football and an American audience of the 21st Century. Now his life story is told as never before.

"Coach For A Nation" is the Bronze Medal, Sports/Recreation/Fitness winner 2014 Independent Publisher Book Awards.

Jim Lefebvre is an award winning journalist, author, and sports historian. His book Loyal Sons was honored with three national awards for excellence, including an IPPY Bronze Medal in 2009. Jim is founder and curator of the online magazine Forever Irish, which celebrates the heritage of Notre Dame football, and is editor of the e-newsletter Irish Echoes. He is a member of the Intercollegiate Football Researches Association and the Biographers International Organization.