When San Diego Chargers running back and NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson (“LT”) was a senior in high school, he wrote his mom a letter making three promises: He was going to go to college, he was going to play professional football, and he was going to make her the proudest mother in the world. In LT & Me, Loreane Tomlinson tells the behind-the-scenes story of how all of these once seemingly impossible dreams came true. Her fascinating and poignant tales of raising LT through her days as a struggling single mom, and watching him doggedly overcome obstacles in his quest for greatness, will inspire you to bring out the champion in your kids—and in yourself. Contains a foreword by LaDainian Tomlinson and a color photo insert.
Back Cover Copy
“One day you will be the proudest mom in the whole world. . . .”
When San Diego Chargers running back and NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson (“LT”) was a senior in high school, he wrote his mom a letter making three promises: he would go to college, he would play professional football, and he would make her the proudest mother in the world.
In LT & Me, Loreane Tomlinson shares the amazing story of how all of her son’s seemingly impossible dreams came true.
This heartfelt memoir traces LT’s journey from small-town boy who carried a football everywhere he went to NFL superstar, and the behind-the-scenes story of the woman he calls his inspiration who helped make it all happen. How did this struggling single mom, who often worked two or more jobs at once, manage to scrape together the money for LT to attend his first football camp? Why did she reach out to make peace with her children’s father even as he battled the addictions that had once torn their home apart? What did she do to cultivate the talents—and shape the character—of the young man who has been described as representing “all that is good in sports today”?
This inspiring book is for every parent who has ever wondered how to bring out the champion in their kids, and every kid who dreams of being something more.
Front Flap Copy
“What’s your secret to raising a champion?”
People have been asking Loreane Tomlinson that question for years. When they meet the mother of LaDainian “LT” Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers running back and NFL MVP, they think of her successful son—who is not only at the top of his profession but is also known for his strong character and unwavering commitment to God and family—and they understandably want to know how she did it.
In LT & Me, Loreane shares her secrets to identifying and nurturing your kids’ dreams. She reveals what she did right as a parent, what she did wrong, what she did when she didn’t know what to do, and where she found God in it all. Containing a foreword by LT, never-before-published photos, close-up glimpses of football games and red carpet events, encouragement and wisdom for single parents, and personal family stories, LT & Me is packed with behind-the-scenes information for those curious about one of the modern-day football greats. And ultimately this touching story of the love between a mother and a son will bring families closer together and give special insight into how they can help each other reach their full potential in life . . . on and off the field.
