Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers by Ian O'Connor Hardcover Book

Description: Out of the Darkness by Ian O'Connor Instant New York Times Bestseller"A masterwork. ... OConnor answers every question, deftly and deeply, that weve had about the most controversial person in Americas biggest game." —Peter KingFour-time New York Times bestselling sport biographer Ian OConnor pulls back the curtain on four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers, delivering the definitive portrait of the legendary yet mysterious quarterback who has astonished, befuddled, yet always captivated fans of Americas #1 sport.Aaron Rodgers is among the two or three most talented players to ever hold the most important job in American team sports – quarterback. He also stands as the most mysterious and polarizing figure in the modern-day national pastime that is professional football.From his controversial Covid stance to his methods of spiritual awakening to his estrangement from his family to his high-profile romances to his devastating Achilles injury a mere four plays into his New York Jets career, Rodgers has long dominated the NFLs news cycle.At thirty-nine, in search of a challenge that would rejuvenate him, Rodgers divorced the iconic Green Bay Packers of Vince Lombardi fame for the Jets, who have not appeared in a Super Bowl since Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon. The trade made Rodgers the biggest story in the biggest league in the biggest market. By far.That story only got bigger when Rodgers shockingly went down on the night of 9/11, in front of a packed house that roared for him when he took the field carrying an American flag, and in front of the biggest Monday Night Football audience in ESPN history, peaking at more than 25 million viewers across all platforms. Rodgers then shocked the world by pulling off the fastest recorded comeback from an Achilles tear, returning to practice eleven weeks after surgery. Remarkably enough, he would have played again in the 2023 season, at age 40, had the Jets remained in playoff contention.Ian OConnor uses hundreds of original interviews to pull back the curtain and answer the most penetrating questions about the leagues most enigmatic player. Just like he did in his defining bios of Bill Belichick, Mike Krzyzewski, Derek Jeter, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer, OConnor reveals all sides of an all-time great and delivers a portrait of a complex man that will forever shape the way he is viewed. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Ian OConnor is the author of five previous books, including four straight New York Times bestsellers-Coach K, Belichick, The Captain, and Arnie & Jack. He has finished in first place twenty times in national writing contests, including those conducted by the Pro Football Writers of America, Golf Writers Association of America, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Associated Press Sports Editors, who named him the No. 1 columnist in the country in his circulation category three times. OConnor has been a columnist at ESPN, The New York Post, USA Today, and The New York Daily News. Review "I knew--I just knew--that Ian OConnor would paint a masterwork on Aaron Rodgers. This book perfectly details the roots of the enigmatic Rodgers, starting with the World War II fighter-pilot grandfather with no fear, the quasi-rebellious father who refused to do what his domineering dad said just because. Wonder about Rodgers unflagging confidence? You wont after you see the kid who reported for his first day at junior college, determined to shred the best cover guy on the team. OConnor answers every question, deftly and deeply, that weve had about the most controversial person in Americas biggest game." -- Peter King, National Sports Media Association Hall of Famer and three-time National Sportswriter of the Year"Aaron Rodgers is one of the most uniquely complex superstar athletes of my lifetime and Ian O Connor peels back dozens of layers, maybe hundreds. The depth of reporting is relentless. Ian goes a mile deep and keeps on digging. Every story, better than the next. ... Ive wanted this book to be written and Ian delivers a masterclass in storytelling." -- Colin Cowherd, host of Fox Sports The Herd"Americas premier sports biographer has done it again. With exquisite detail and energetic prose, Ian OConnor pulls back the curtain on this countrys most enigmatic athlete, telling the real Aaron Rodgers story with all of its polarizing complexities. Many sports fans look at Rodgers and ask, Whats with this guy? OConnor goes deep in addressing that question, and the answers will amaze." -- Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times sports columnist and panelist on ESPNs Around the Horn"I appreciate that kind of research that [OConnor] did...I commend him. He was trying to do a really good job and get the entire picture." -- Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets"An account that tells a story relevant to readers in 2024 that likely also will be an important resource for historians of the sport for decades to come." -- Neil Best, Newsday"OConnor is a terrific writer who...makes you feel like you were present for the humiliating 2005 NFL draft when Rodgers fell way below the top five picks he had been promised hed be among." -- Chris Hewitt, (Minneapolis) Star Tribune"Ian OConnors biographies are always a must-read and whether you like or loathe Rodgers hes undeniably a fascinating sportsman. Its very good." -- Brendan Crowley, Sports Book Reviews"A well-crafted portrait of perhaps the most talented QB of all time." -- Kirkus Reviews"One of the greatest writers I have ever seen. Ian OConnor is a spectacular talent as a writer. ...If you want somebody to write something on you, you want it to be Ian OConnor. Go get the book just because of him." -- Stephen A. Smith, The Stephen A. Smith Show"Fascinating." -- New Yorker"Its so freakin good. The detail and the layers and the different people he talked to, seriously, its so good. Much respect to Ian. This is a great football book. Highly recommend." -- Jeff Pearlman, New York Times bestselling author of Gunslinger, the Remarkable, Improbable, Iconic Life of Brett Favre"Ian OConnor has done it once again with Out of the Darkness, which is everything you would expect from a gifted reporter and storyteller, and sheds as much light on the enigma that is Rodgers as could ever possibly be shed. Just a terrific read." -- Mike Vaccaro, New York Post"Im pretty sure Ian OConnor could write about the history of dirt and I would buy the book. OConnor is a fantastic writer ...and exactly who Id want to be as an author." -- Kelly Crandall, Racer.com"Out of the Darkness is one of the most complete biographies of a pivotal figure of his times. It is also one of the best books on football you will read." -- Brooklyn Digest"Ian OConnors biography of Aaron Rodgers isnt just a great football book, its a great book overall. ...Incredibly reported and written." -- Dan Wetzel, Yahoo Sports"Some authors might have tried to troll the ultimate troller. Ian is so earnest and unsparing that he turned someone unknowable--especially the transformation of his greatness -- quite human, quite understandable, quite endearing." -- Seth Wickersham, ESPN, bestselling author of Its Better to Be Feared"Aaron Rodgers is a nut. Or a genius. Or one of the greatest football quarterbacks in history. Well, the last part is definitely true. And sportswriter Ian OConnor talked to everyone before delivering this biography about one of the most complicated figures in the most popular sport in America." -- Parade "Ians book on Aaron Rodgers is fantastic. Highly recommend." -- Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic "You might think you know Aaron Rodgers, but you dont. Not like Ian does after so much deep reporting. This is a highly enjoyable read." -- Dan Pompei, The Athletic "I highly recommend it. So well reported and written. Rodgers is a fascinating character and Ian does a great job telling his story." -- Brian Costello, New York Post"Im four chapters into Rodgers and I swear Ive already said, How did he find that? three dozen times. What a fascinating character study. So, so, so good." -- Armen Keteyian, New York Times bestselling author of The Price: What It Takes to Win in College Footballs Era of Chaos"I loved this book. Im not a big football fan, but I was so fascinated by Aaron Rodgers story." -- Harvey Levin, founder of TMZ"Ian OConnors Out of the Darkness is a Shakespearean tale of a prince and his prodigal son that answers the question, What if Macbeth could throw like Montana? Many themes are not so subtly buried within the text, including obsessiveness, abandonment, wealth, friendship, and vengeance." -- Kyle Brandt, Good Morning Football"Sports biographer extraordinaire Ian OConnor...uses his keen reporting eye and attention to detail to explore who Rodgers is beneath his championship arm and controversial brain. Already a New York Times bestseller, the fifth of OConnors career along with those about Bill Belichick, Derek Jeter, and Mike Krzyzewski, its a great read for any football fan." -- Boston Globe"Rigorously reported...Theres a lot to root for in the Aaron Rodgers story, because nothing came easy. OConnor delivers a clear sense of his evolution as a person as well as a passer. Its a remarkable journey." -- Washington Post Details ISBN0063297868 Author Ian OConnor Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780063297869 Format Hardcover Audience General Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Country of Publication United States Subtitle The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers Publication Date 2024-08-20 US Release Date 2024-08-20 Imprint US Mariner Books Publisher US HarperCollins Pages 368 AU Release Date 2024-12-03 NZ Release Date 2024-12-03 Imprint HarperCollins Place of Publication New York, NY DEWEY B We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161242240;

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