First Things First by Kurt & Brenda Warner
Kurt Warner is the two-time NFL MVP–winning quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals. Brenda Warner is an ex-Marine turned stay-at-home mom who collects coats for low-income kids and rocks babies to sleep at a hospital for chronically-ill infants. Together they’re the parents of seven, going into their 12th year of marriage, and founders of a foundation that helps disadvantaged children and families. Their formula for success? They put First Things First—family, faith, and giving to others—it’s their family motto, and it drives everything they do. First Things First is an honest, insightful, and entertaining look at life inside the Warner household. Kurt and Brenda speak candidly about their marriage, the values they are working to instill in their kids, things they’ve done right, mistakes they’ve made, the importance of giving back, and the legacy they hope to leave behind.
Includes a 16-page full-color photo insert.
About Kurt & Brenda:
Kurt and Brenda Warner met when she was a divorced mother of two, living on food stamps and putting herself through nursing school, and he was a college student. Kurt and Brenda married in 1997 and Kurt adopted Brenda’s two children. Since then, they have added 5 more children to their family. After graduating from Northern Iowa in 1994, Kurt was signed by the Green Bay Packers, but was cut during training camp. He returned to Northern Iowa to work as an assistant football coach, working the night shift at a local Hy–Vee grocery store to support Brenda and her two kids, until he was signed by the St. Louis Rams in 1998. Kurt went on to lead the Rams in two Super Bowls, winning two NFL MVP awards (in 1999 and 2000). In 2008, Kurt joined the Arizona Cardinals, and led the franchise to their first playoff appearance in 10 years, and their first Super Bowl appearance. Kurt and Brenda are strong Christians, and the founders of First Things First, a foundation that promotes Christian values, helping the less fortunate, and encouraging others to put faith and family first. They live in Phoenix, Arizona.
This Mom’s Review of First Things First:
This book is an autobiography of the Warner family. It is an interesting read coming from a famous football player and his wife. I enjoyed reading about their down-to-earth lives as they reflected on faith and on ‘real-life’ matters. Kurt and Brenda take turns holding the mic as they each tell the story, sometimes from different perspectives. You’ll even hear how Brenda can’t stand to hear Kurt brushing his teeth. Yes, we all have pet peeves.
Thanks to Tyndale House Publishers for providing a copy of the book, in exchange for my honest review. Read the first chapter, then grab a copy of First Things First from Amazon or your local bookstore.
Enjoy reading!
~Tami
I read this book several months ago and LOVED IT! I would recommend it to anyone! I thought it was fantastic!
@Tonya Filleman, Thanks for sharing your opinion of the book with us. 🙂