No Excuses

Growing Up Deaf and Achieving My Super Bowl Dreams

By: Marcus Brotherton, Derrick Coleman Jr.

Narrated by: Sean Crisden

In this inspirational memoir, Derrick Coleman, Jr., the Seattle Seahawks fullback who won the 2014 Super Bowl with the Seahawks in his second year in the NFL, relates his inspirational story of hard work and determination in his own words. Showcasing his unlikely and challenging journey to become the first deaf athlete to play offense in the NFL, he talks about overcoming internal and external obstacles in the course of reaching your true potential.

©2015 Derrick Coleman, Jr. (P)2015 Tantor

Great Listen

Awesome individual tells of his dedication to excellence and overcoming the odds to get there.

Parent doing research

I truly enjoyed your compelling story. As a parent of a deaf child I often refer to you for my child to look at for inspiration. I love how you were transparent about your challenges and how you continued to adjust and adapt. Thank you for writing this!

No Excuses

My first audio book. I enjoyed it tremendously. The Marcus Brotherton's voice was so clear and with so much compassion, it felt like it was Derrick Coleman telling the story directly himself. I was apart of his family listening to family stories handed down. All words were wonderfully expressed. Thank you.

Inspirational & honest!

I love Derrick's personal message. He is a role model for anyone, not just the deaf or hearing impaired. I am an ASL student and listened to this story for a book report but I'm surprised how Derrick's story has inspired me to be a fan of Seattle.

I just wish this had been narrated by Derrick himself.

Keep inspiring Derrick Coleman Jr.! We need more role models like you for our youth!

Great read

I grew up attending schools in the same area, and as a hard of hearing (and signing) teacher of the Deaf, I've shared Coleman's story countless times. This was a great peek into his life.