{"product_id":"gold-teeth-jacket-edgerrin-james-9781786630193","title":"From Gold Teeth to Gold Jacket | Edgerrin James","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFrom Gold Teeth to Gold Jacket: My Life in Football and Business\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFrom Gold Teeth to Gold Jacket\u003c\/em\u003e, Pro Football Hall of Famer Edgerrin James delivers a no-holds-barred look at his remarkable journey from a single-parent household in a downtrodden rural Florida community to the absolute pinnacle of professional sports and modern business. Known as one of the most astute financial minds in professional athletics, James reveals how the critical thinking and mental discipline he cultivated before the age of sixteen laid the blueprint for his enduring success both on and off the gridiron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eFrom signing the largest rookie running back contract in NFL history with the Indianapolis Colts to amassing over 12,000 rushing yards and four All-Pro selections, James established himself as an all-time great. However, his path was defined by resilience: balancing early fatherhood with stardom at the University of Miami, fighting back from a devastating knee injury in the pros, and seamlessly transitioning into a full-time entrepreneur and single father raising six children after the tragic death of the mother of his children. Written in engaging, conversational prose alongside award-winning sports journalist John Harris, this memoir draws brilliant parallels between elite sports strategy and wealth creation, offering readers a clear roadmap to unlock their maximum potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdgerrin James\u003c\/strong\u003e is a self-made financial whiz, philanthropist, and one of the greatest running backs of his generation. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020, he is a legendary alumnus of the University of Miami Hurricanes and a four-time NFL All-Pro selection. \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Harris\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning sports journalist, football analyst, and writer who collaborates with elite athletes to bring their raw, authentic stories to the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFootball fans and sports enthusiasts, particularly followers of the Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals, and Miami Hurricanes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eEntrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals looking for actionable insights on wealth management, strategic pivots, and financial discipline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eReaders who admire raw, conversational memoirs highlighting resilience against poverty, injury, and personal grief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFeatures an exclusive, insightful foreword by fellow teammate, legendary quarterback, and Hall of Famer \u003cstrong\u003ePeyton Manning\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWritten by an elite 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eA definitive look at the life of a two-time NFL rushing leader and four-time All-Pro champion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBibliographic \u0026amp; Physical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"table-responsive\" style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; 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overflow-wrap: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eHardcover; Paperbound over boards (Includes dust jacket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e336 pages (Includes illustrations)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; 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