The Middle School Rules of Mike Evans E-Book

Mike Evans

• Herausgeber: BroadStreet Publishing Group, LLC
• Kategorie: Für Kinder und Jugendliche
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 43

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023

Beschreibung

Before he starred for one of the most dynamic offenses in college and the pros, he had to survive middle school.   Mike Evans is entering his eighth season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The three-time Pro Bowl selection is one of the NFL's most consistent and feared receivers. He played a key role in helping the Buccaneers win Super Bowl LV, leading his team in every major receiving category during the regular season and catching 11 passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns in the postseason. He and his wife, Ashli, started the Mike Evans Family Foundation in 2017, focusing on empowering youth, encouraging education, and taking a stand against domestic violence.   The Middle School Rules of Mike Evans highlights the adversity Mike had to overcome in his childhood, the impact of growing up in Galveston (an island city on the Gulf Coast of Texas that was greatly affected by Hurricane Ike), and the people who shaped him most—especially after the devastating loss of his father.  

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BroadStreet Kids Savage, Minnesota, USA

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The Middle School Rules of Mike Evans

© 2023 Mike Evans and Sean Jensen Illustrations by Daniel Hawkins

978-1-4245-6405-7 978-1-4245-6406-4 (e-book)

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.

Back cover photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Used with permission.

Design by Chris Garborg | garborgdesign.com Edited by Michelle Winger | literallyprecise.com

Printed in China.

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Introduction

Foreword by Heather Kilgore

Foreword by Terry Petteway

Chapter 1: Stealing Kia’s Binky

Chapter 2: Superhero

Chapter 3: Learning to Ride a Bike

Chapter 4: Shared Birthdays

Chapter 5: Time to Hide

Chapter 6: A Special Day

Chapter 7: Story Time with Ms. Jones

Chapter 8: Losing the Race

Chapter 9: Visiting Dad

Chapter 10: Library Inspiration

Chapter 11: Letters from Dad

Chapter 12: First Love

Chapter 13: Wake-up Call

Chapter 14: Making Up for Lost Time

Chapter 15: Lessons Sink In

Chapter 16: First Cemetery Visit

Chapter 17: Man of the Community

Chapter 18: Revenge Race

Chapter 19: The Best She Could

Chapter 20: Pro Perspective

Chapter 21: Always There

Chapter 22: Sleep Challenges

Chapter 23: Motivating Mike

Chapter 24: Iron Sharpens Iron

Chapter 25: No “I” in Team

Chapter 26: Rough Stretch

Chapter 27: Hurricane Ike

Chapter 28: Hoops Dream

Chapter 29: Helping Others

Chapter 30: Running Track

Chapter 31: A Surprise Decision

Epilogue

Acknowledgments

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INTRODUCTION

Dear Reader,

When you’re a kid, you don’t understand the impact of certain situations you are in. I had bad things happen in my childhood, but I had it easier than some because I had a great community behind me. I had Coach Petteway, Aunt Josephine, Nanny Goat, and, of course, my mom.

As an adult, I realize the impossible situations Momma faced, but she did an unbelievable job of making sure our family had everything we needed.

People sometimes ask me what I would changeabout my story if I hadthe opportunity. Ascrazy as it may sound,I wouldn’t want tochange anything. Yes, Ihad some tough times,but everything I wentthrough shaped me intothe man I am today.

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And how about this?

You are about to read my story, written by a great author. I remember reading a Middle School Rules® book to my daughter Mackenzie. She really liked the book, and I thought,What a great way for me to reach kids!

I love being able to help children because I know what it’s like to be a kid in need.

I want to entertain you with my stories, but more than that, I want to give you hope. Life is a blessing. Everyone goes through their own adversities, trials, and struggles, and somebody else’s story is maybe even worse than yours, but you get to choose what you focus on. You have an incredible opportunity to find things in your life that you can be grateful for. Connect with people who encourage you to be better. This is how you stay strong and keep fighting for your dreams.

Be the best you can be for yourself and for your family and remember... it’s a blessing to be alive!

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FOREWORD BY

Heather Kilgore

MOMMA

When Mikey was a little boy, he had so much energy. When my male friends would come by the house, Mikey, out of nowhere, would jump on their backs, and they’d be like, “Whoa! What the heck is going on?!” I would be so embarrassed, but now that I think back on that, it’s funny to me.

Mikey made friends easily, and he always had them living with us. That was hard when I was making $30,000 a year. He and his friends would eat and drink everything in the house and make a mess. I would get mad at times, but I also felt sorry for the boys. They needed a safe environment to live in, and I could relate. I sometimes lived with friends when I was growing up too.

Although he got into a little trouble, Mikey was generally a good kid. I noticed his great work ethic in high school, and I figured he would be ok. He had a good head on his shoulders. There were plenty of opportunities for Mikey to be steered in the wrong direction, but he stayed strong. He skipped parties on weekends because he was always playing in games and tournaments.

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  Mikey had interest from colleges for basketball pretty