Through My Eyes

This book was a lot different from what I was expecting. But then again, it is Tim Tebow's first book that he wrote so there really weren't any expectations to live up to. It was a really good and encouraging book. I feel as though what I have heard and read about him is different from what his side of the story says. This past year I read a book called "Playing with Purpose" which was about Tim Tebow, Sam Bradford, and Colt McCoy. These are three very strong and positive Christian role models that children, teens, and adults can look up to and admire for their Christian values and platform, also two of which have won the infamous Heisman Trophy. When the author talks about Tim, he talks about how humble he is about every: losing a game, losing the Heisman twice, missing out on stuff. Now don't get me wrong, Tebow talks about how his parents taught him and his siblings the value of humility. His parents would give them a dollar for every compliment that other people told them. They were also taught to never talk/brag about themselves unless they were asked. As they grew older, they learned not even do that because they enjoyed hearing the success of others. But being humble wasn't the first attribute that I found in Tebow. I feel as though he talks about being the best more times than anything else. This is very encouraging for people who are struggling at being their best and settling for just average. It is encouraging to me as he had a goal to be strong and maintain a healthy weight no matter what the cost or what he would be giving up. I encourages me to exercise and to eat better. Although I won't be going to the extremes that he goes to, such as never drinking sodas, it is inspiring to hear how he is successful. Overall, the book was a good read. I still have mixed feelings about it because there were parts that seemed to contradict each other and some that were a bit of a let-down for me, but like I said at the beginning, this is his first book and I shouldn't expect him to be perfect. He told his story and seemed to honest about it.