Parcells: A Football Life

By: Bill Parcells, Nunyo Demasio

Narrated by: Jason Culp

Length: 26 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's Summary

Bill Parcells may be the most iconic football coach of our time. During his decades-long tenure as an NFL coach, he turned failing franchises into contenders. He led the ailing New York Giants to two Super Bowl victories, turned the New England Patriots into an NFL powerhouse, reinvigorated the New York Jets, brought the Dallas Cowboys back to life, and was most recently enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Taking readers behind the scenes with one of the most influential and fascinating coaches the NFL has ever known, Parcells will take a look back at this coach’s long, storied and influential career, offer a nuanced portrayal of the complex man behind the coach, and examine the inner workings of the NFL.

©2014 Bill Parcells and Nunyo Demasio (P)2014 Random House Audio

Can't say he missed anything

If you could sum up Parcells: A Football Life in three words, what would they be?

If you are a Giants fan, this is a book you have to read (or listen to). I was surprised he didn't talk more about football being his narcotic. Good story by a great football mind.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Parcells: A Football Life?

His leaving the Giants. Wish he focused more on the disaster of the Ray Handley era. Never realized he wanted to return.

What three words best describe Jason Culp’s performance?

He was good- i got a kick out of him imitating Parcels. I wish I heard some of his actual voice (Parcels that is)

Excellent football book

One of my favorite coaches Great behind the scenes information I hated for the book to end

A true legend

Having the privilege of following coach Parcells career, I thoroughly enjoyed this behind the scenes look at this true NFL Legend .

Biography of a coach -- and a man

"This may be the most important things I've learned in sports. You are never entitled. Win or get fired."

Hard words. But I try to live up to them in my own profession.
It doesn't make it any easier.
But it does make it clearer.

Trent's Take

Great book. Very revealing insights into Parcel's Football life. My wife, not a big sports fan, also thought it was a fun book.

great bio

great book about motivation and leadership from one of the best coaches of all time!

They don't make em like the "Big Tuna" anymore!!!

Any additional comments?

As football biographies go, this was one of the best,next to Favre and Namath...I had forgotten so much of Bill's success and hadn't a clue about his heritage or family background. This book also reveals the very human and insecure side of Bill. And most of all it's amazing to see how much "life" legacy he left with all the lives he made a positive difference in. This is what counts most of all, and we're still all reaping the rewards of his legacy today....Enjoy the ride!!!

Parcells is a true Genius!

Would you listen to Parcells: A Football Life again? Why?

Yes I would, you can learn so much from his out take on life.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Parcells is my favorite character due to his ability to absorb knowledge from others.

What about Jason Culp’s performance did you like?

Great delivery, his ability to bring events to life with his change of tone was awesome.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes I wish I had more time to listen to more chapters at once, I could just not get enough of it.

Any additional comments?

I highly recommend this book to everyone, it is about the football, it is about the man and how his great out look on life and ability to learn from others is what sets him apart from others. Everyone can benefit from his knowledge of life and his approach to problems.

the Socrates of football

Parcells DNA is made up of the greatest football coaches of all time and Minds in the game. from Vince Lombardi , Al Davis, Mike holla back, and other greats all have a piece in Bill Parcells. Parcells was the modern-day Socrates in the NFL , his student Bill Belichick and Tom Coughlin, and Sean Payton are the Plato's and Aristotle's of today's football

Great book for all football fans!!!

I enjoyed this book so much that I had trouble putting it down. The narrator does A excellent job telling the story of Bill Parcells life. I especially enjoyed all the behind-the-scenes information. Any fan of Bill Parcells or just football in general will really enjoy this book and performance.

A true NFL Legend

Where does Parcells: A Football Life rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This title would rank among the top 10 audio books I have listened to so far

What other book might you compare Parcells: A Football Life to, and why?

I would compare this with Madden (unabridged) by Bryan Burwell, both fantastic and influential coaches from the NFL

What about Jason Culp’s performance did you like?

Jason Culp's characterisation of the brusque New Jersey native is as close to hearing Parcells read the words off the page as you'll get.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There are quite a few emotional moments throughout the book, Parcells is a down to earth hard nosed coach with a heart.

Any additional comments?

Absolutely recommend this title to anyone who followed football from the 70's onwards, besides Parcells notable achievements his time in the NFL has been spent grooming and shaping some of the most iconic players and coaches in the league.