The Keeper: The Unguarded Story of Tim Howard Young Readers' Edition UNA

By: Tim Howard

Narrated by: William Harper

The uplifting memoir of U.S. national soccer team goalkeeper Tim Howard, adapted for young readers.

In this heartwarming and candid account, Tim Howard opens up about how a hyperactive kid from New Jersey with Tourette Syndrome defied the odds to become one of the world's premier goalkeepers.

Tim shares his remarkable journey in an accessible way that will speak to soccer fans, kids struggling with issues that make them feel ""different,"" and any young person looking for a compelling autobiography to read for a report or just for fun.

After a successful seventeen-year professional soccer career, Tim became an overnight star during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. His heroic performance in the game for the United States against Belgium, in which he saved an astonishing fifteen shots—the most for any goalkeeper in a World Cup game—made him a household name as well as a trending internet meme.

In the course of 120 minutes, Tim went from a player known mainly by soccer fans to an American icon, loved by millions for his dependability, daring, and humility.

Don't judge a book by it's cover.

His story is very uplifting, and told beautifully. This book helped to see that biggest lessons learned is when we fail. So much to say about it but I will leave it at great book!

Inspirational

What an amazing story. I was so captivated by his story...from his childhood days to his professional career in soccer. What motivated me to listen to his book was the fact that is lives with TS. I welled up at certain parts of the book as he described what it was like to live with TS and ultimately go on to accept and embrace it. How he inspired so many children to let the tics pass through them and all those he has touched through his work with TS. He is an amazing person and a great role model.

Amazing

This book is one of the best books I have ever read. I definitely recommend it to soccer fans or anyone who likes sports.

Great

Great book for the whole family. We listen in the car with our two young sons who love soccer and enjoyed every minute of this book. It's not just about playing soccer it is a personal story of overcoming challenges and being grateful for all opportunities life offers. Thank you Tim Howard.