Relentless

A Memoir

By: Julian Edelman

Narrated by: Gregory Abbey

Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

"Julian is the epitome of competitiveness, toughness, and the great things that are possible when someone is determined to achieve their goals." (Bill Belichick)

"It's a privilege for me to play with someone as special as Julian." (Tom Brady)

The Super Bowl champion wide receiver for the New England Patriots shares his inspiring story of an underdog kid who was always doubted to becoming one of the most reliable and inspiring players in the NFL.

When the Patriots were down 28-3 in Super Bowl LI, there was at least one player who refused to believe they would lose: Julian Edelman. And he said so. It wasn't only because of his belief in his teammates, led by the master of the comeback, his friend, and quarterback Tom Brady - or the coaching staff run by the legendary Bill Belichick. It was also because he had been counted out in most of his life and career, and he had proved them all wrong.

Whether it was in Pop Warner football, where his Redwood City, California, team won a national championship; in high school where he went from a 4'10", 95-pound freshman running back to quarterback for an undefeated Woodside High team; or college, where he rewrote records at Kent State as a dual-threat quarterback, Edelman far exceeded everyone's expectations. Everyone's expectations, that is, except his own and those of his father, who took extreme and unorthodox measures to drive Edelman to quiet the doubters with ferocious competitiveness.

When he was drafted by the Patriots in the seventh round, the 5'10" college quarterback was asked to field punts and play wide receiver, though he'd never done either. But gradually, under the tutelage of a demanding coaching staff and countless hours of off-season training with Tom Brady, he became one of the NFL's most dynamic punt returners and top receivers who can deliver in the biggest games.

Relentless is the story of Edelman's rise, and the continuing dominance of the Patriot dynasty, filled with memories of growing up with a father who was as demanding as any NFL coach, his near-constant fight to keep his intensity and competitiveness in check in high school and college, and his celebrated nine seasons with the Patriots. Julian shares insights into his relationships and rivalries, and his friendships with teammates such as Tom Brady, Wes Welker, Matt Slater, and Randy Moss. Finally, he reveals the story behind "the catch" and life on the inside of a team for the ages.

Inspiring, honest, and unapologetic, Relentless proves that the heart of a champion can never be measured.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2017 Julian Edelman (P)2017 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"What Julian has done from the time he entered the league is nothing short of remarkable. He is the epitome of competitiveness, toughness, and the great things that are possible when someone is determined to achieve their goals." (Bill Belichick)

"Going from being a seventh-round pick to being a great player is a credit to Julian and really one of the most amazing transformations I've seen in this league. To go from a college quarterback, to a pro receiver, then to a great pro receiver? I don't know how many guys that have done that as well as Julian has....It's a privilege for me to play with someone as special as him. I always think I get much more out of my teammates than they get out of me in terms of the relationship and what it means for me to see them grow and succeed. I'm just so proud of him and everything he has accomplished and will continue to accomplish because I know that he's not done. He's got a lot of work he still wants to do." (Tom Brady)

"Julian has told me one of the reasons he's had success is the way his parents have always been there for him. Being firm and having expectations, but doing it with love and making him understand the hard work that goes along with becoming successful. If you're privileged to have a parent or a mentor guiding you to have great love and respect, I think it gets you through the hard times and helps motivate you to greater things. Julian is a testament to that." (Robert Kraft)

The story of a an athlete

As a Patriots fan since 2003, I have been treated to excellence. Coach Belichick is a genius maestro. His game philosophy is par excellence. Edelman is a trophy to sharp scouting and coaching. This book was a treat for the mind.

Great listen

Great listen for any fan of football and especially if you are a Patriots fan. Edelman goes into detail about his struggle going from low man on the totem pole to a pro bowl caliber receiver. A great story about what hard work can do.

the process

always interesting to learn the process that one goes through to reach their Dreams. I enjoyed it thoroughly

GREAT STORY

True stories are often most amazing -
It certainly aply to this one!
GREAT READ!

Amazing story!

This book felt like a movie, one of the best book that I have ever read.

Relentless - An Absolute Must Read

If you've ever been told that you can't do something, or that you're never gonna make it...you'll love this book!

It's a frank and inspiring story, that will encourage anyone who is chasing a big dream...

Fun to Listen to

If you like Edelman, the Patriots, Brady or Belicheck, you'll love it. Great story! Motivating. Narrator is a little over the top and cheesy, but it fits perfectly. I hate when narrators are boring and this guy is anything but. Highly recommend!

great read!

absolutely inspiring! I would definitely recommend this book to others. I finished it in two days, and have already told friends about it!

inspiring

Amazing story.. to motivate anyone. He is the definition of Relentless to reach his dreams

Good book! I’d recommend!

As a football fan in general, books like this appeal to me. I am also a fan of Julian and the Patriots– at times - So I had been considering checking this book out for a while Before I actually made the decision and did so.

This was a good book, insightful and inspiring at times, and it definitely gives me a full picture of who Julian Edelman is it in all aspects of his life. My only real complaint with this book would be that the author who was narrating the title didn’t have the correct pronunciation for several of the players names… As one example? Dont’a Hightower. Well mispronunciations may be possible, it also seems like it would’ve been fairly simple to check on, and fix errors as warranted during the recordings. But otherwise, a good book, reasonably well read, and I enjoyed it!