Tavarski "Taz" Wallace

The most prolific defensive player in NCAA Division III history, 13.41 tackles-per-game a Division III record and ranks second all-time in any division. I had it all but it meant nothing because it almost killed me. The Game That Almost Broke Me is the inspirational story of Tavarski Wallace, an ambitious player in the game of achieving a spot in the NFL, and a resilient player in the turbulent, challenging, and sometimes unfair game of life. The intriguing evolution of "Taz" Wallace is remarkable in this book-long journey, which is marked by milestones of overcoming adversity – from resolving struggles academically, supporting his hard-working single mother, to ultimately managing the unforgiving politics of professional football. From modest beginnings in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Taz documents a series of key relationships which shaped him as an individual and helped fuel his dreams of becoming a linebacker in the NFL. With unrelenting persistence every step of the way, the experiences, failures, and surprising successes of Taz in The Game That Almost Broke Me prove how the American Dream can dramatically transform with time, and may even become something entirely different in the end. In The Game That Almost Broke Me, Taz writes about the decisions that shaped his life. Taz's transparency about his journey will inspire readers to hold on to belief in the midst of adversity and win in the game of life. Perfect for anyone looking for an inspiring story.