Dream Makers

Surround Yourself with the Best to Be Your Best

By: Jim Morris, Mark Stuertz, Dennis Quaid - foreword

Narrated by: Kyle Tait

Jim Morris is no stranger to big dreams. Since he was five years old, he passionately yearned to play baseball in the major leagues. However, despite all his hard work and determination, a series of unfortunate events and injuries scuttled his career before he was 25. Doctors told him he would never play again.

Then at age 35 - after a string of highly implausible events and at an age when most players are retiring - Morris found himself on the mound as a relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. His return to the game was so incredible that Disney made his story into a heartwarming film - The Rookie - with a stellar performance by Dennis Quaid. It was released to popular acclaim and was a huge box office success. It won the ESPY for Best Sports Movie in 2002 and the CAMIE Award for Character and Morality in Entertainment.

Dream Makers picks up where The Rookie left off. This compelling memoir explores the untapped territory of Morris' life, including his contentious relationship with his father, his incessant and grueling struggle with pain and addiction, the mentorship with his wise and loving grandfather who kept him grounded, and the resolve and faith that drove him to overcome every tribulation.

©2020 Jim "The Rookie" Morris and Mark Stuertz (P)2020 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Best Motivation Book so far

Thank you Jim for the contents of this book. God bless you for putting it together. I am sure I would read it again.

This story is so awesome!

Thank you So much relatable story wow I am inspired . My takeaways are so much note

You Are Never to Old to Achieve Your Dreams..

I highly recommend this book for anyone, but I would definitely recommend it to someone who is wondering.. “I am too “old” to achieve my dreams” and “Is it really possible for me or is it just silly?”. Whether you are “old” at 26, 36, or higher, this book give you hope to make the switch and go after it.

Definitely restored my dream. I’m sort of new to my career, but it’s definitely easy to see how people get comfortable and settle for an okay life and then go an tell themselves they are okay. Achieving your dream is uncomfortable and messy and conversations will be tough, but it’s where your meant to be and be your best self.

Great Gift! Great Story! Inspiring!

Inspiring and worth listening to more than one time. I want to give as gifts!

Simply Amazing

It is a true story of struggle, resilience, and the power God has in our lives.