Pro Bowl star running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons, Warrick Dunn tells his extraordinary story in Running for My Life, a poignant and inspirational true tale of tragedy, success, depression, denial, and ultimately, hope. One of the most gifted players in the NFL, Dunn talks about his remarkable career and accomplishments while sharing the pain of his lifelong battle with depression, a result of losing his  mother—a police officer killed while off-duty—when Dunn was 18 Thought-provoking and uplifting, Running for My Life is the story of an exceptional athlete’s secret torment and inspiring courage. His journey on the field is only half the story. A Hidden Battle with Depression: For years, Warrick Dunn hid his secret torment, grappling with depression even as he reached the pinnacle of the NFL. - An Unthinkable Family Tragedy: At eighteen, Dunn was forced to become the head of his household, raising his five younger siblings after his mother, a police officer, was tragically killed. - A Journey to Forgiveness: In an extraordinary act of courage, Dunn travels to Angola State Prison to meet his mother’s killer face to face on Death Row, seeking answers and a path to peace. - An NFL Star's True Story: With a foreword by legendary coach Tony Dungy, this memoir chronicles Dunn’s celebrated career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons, and the quiet strength that defined him. “Intensely personal account...There are more than a few interesting revelations that will be of particular interest to Bucs fans...only in reading this stunningly honest account can you begin to understand that Dunn became what he never set out to become: a role model.” - St. Petersburg Times “Inspiring...If his stellar NFL career and charitable efforts don’t impress you, his backstory will.” - Sports Illustrated “Dunn tells his remarkable story off the field.” - Ebony “Most athletes don’t have an interesting autobiography in them, but Dunn, whose life changed when his mother was killed during his senior season of high school, certainly did.” - Chicago Tribune “I long ago tired of celebrity athletes baring all (thank you, Jose Canseco), but “Running For My Life” is cut from a different cloth. This isn’t about scandal. It’s a about a remarkable young man coming to grips with the loss of his mother...Dunn’s struggle, his perseverance, and his willingness to share his journey are what make “Running For My Life” worth reading.” - Tallahassee Democrat Warrick Dunn was only eighteen when his mother, a Baton Rouge police officer, was shot and killed. Yet somehow he managed to enroll at Florida State University and help his team to a national championship during his freshman year—while also caring for his five brothers and sisters. Despite his modest size, Dunn went on to a storied NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons, becoming one of only twenty-three running backs in NFL history to exceed the 10,000-yard career rushing mark. Off the field, he created the Warrick Dunn Foundation and its Homes for the Holidays program, helping single parents achieve first-time home ownership. But in his drive to help others, the one person Dunn neglected was himself, as the pain of his mother's loss led to a spiraling depression that went untreated for years. Running for My Life details Dunn's struggle to confront his past and face the grief that consumed him for far too long. Thought-provoking and uplifting, it is the story of an exceptional athlete's secret torment and inspiring courage. Warrick Dunn is a former first-round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and his professional accomplishments include five 1,000-yard rushing seasons, three Pro Bowl selections, and the longest touchdown run in Atlanta Falcons history. Dunn also became the Falcons' fifth all-time rushing leader. Don Yaeger is an eleven-time New York Times best-selling author, longtime associate editor at Sports Illustrated , and award-winning inspirational speaker. He lives in Tallahassee, Florida, with his wife, son, and daughter.