Personal narrative of John Urschel's life as both a mathematician and football player for an authentic perspective
Exploration of the intersection between reason and emotion, offering lessons on balance and resilience
Coverage of real events and figures, including discussions on CTE and football ethics
Engaging storytelling that connects readers to both the sport and the academic world
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A New York Times bestseller
John Urschel, mathematician and former offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, tells the story of a life balanced between two passions
For John Urschel, what began as an insatiable appetite for puzzles as a child developed into mastery of the elegant systems and rules of mathematics. By the time he was thirte