In 1989, three years after retiring from the NFL, Hall of Fame running back Earl Campbell was diagnosed with panic and anxiety disorder. From that point on, his life would never be the same. In his autobiography, Campbell reveals himself as a powerful young man who, with his parents and 10 siblings, struggled to make ends meet working the famous rose fields of Tyler, Texas. He accepted a scholarship to the University of Texas, won the Heisman Trophy, and eventually became a three-time winner of the NFL’s MVP award. Earl Campbell has been invited to speak to physician and patient groups across the country about his experience with panic and anxiety, and in speaking out, he has saved lives by inspiring and motivating others to seek help for this disorder.

The Earl Campbell Story: A Football Great's Battle with Panic Disorder

Campbell, Earl

Ruane, John

Biographies & Memoirs

ECW Press

Review\n"The book is invigorating from start to finish. Not a page wasted for unnecessary and irrelevant anecdotes. This is one of the numerous reasons why I love the book. It was as if I was watching a movie about a superhero. I am rating this book 4 out of 4 stars with a smile. A good-to-read book that kept me engaged. I would like to commend the author for such an enjoyable and entertaining story." 
-- Jenny Dela Cruz, Online Book Club\n"I loved this book! It's like the stories from Vince Flynn, Tom Clancy or Brad Thor. It puts you in that moment where you are confronted by a choice, knowing that whatever you choose, it's going to change your life forever. And even with all of the risk, you still have to make a quick decision." 
-- Dan Proft, AM560 Radio, The Answer\n"John Ruane does a particularly fine job of capturing the psychological milieu of modern-day America post-911. As his main protagonist's role and objectives are brought to life, so is the growth process of both an individual tasked with protecting others and the ordinary citizens of a nation tasked with protecting itself. The result is a thought-provoking blend of cowboy-style heroism, terrorism inspection, and social commentary that will leave thriller readers thinking long after the final volley is fired." 
--Diane Donovan, Senior Review, Midwest Book Reviews\nIf you are looking for an action-packed thriller, this book will be right up your street! Ruane's 'A Dangerous Freedom' is a very fast-paced, action-packed story in the aftermath of September 11th and is an interesting insight into the impact of this act of terrorism on the American psyche. Ruane has created a story which is a mixture of both fact and fiction, focusing on and emphasising the importance of patriotism, loyalty and friendship. I was left reeling from the amount of action in this book and at times Dylan reminded me of a gun-slinger from a western with superhuman ability to take down the bad guys and avoid being injured himself. 
-- Book Mad Librarian\n"An ambitious and timely take on the gun violence in America and the profoundly disastrous effects on those inflicted by the carnage!" 
-- Kashif Hussain, Best Thriller Books\n“Fast-paced, action-filled, and a moving commentary on war and the state of the post-9/11 world!” —Richard Lindberg, Author and Historian\nA Dangerous Freedom is an action-thriller, a heroic tale of love and courage.\nThe story begins with sophomore Dylan Reilly watching the live coverage of 9/11 from his high school’s library, surrounded by his friends. All were shocked and angry! Whereas his good friend Joe Doyle vowed to join the U.S. Marines and “get those terrorists” responsible for the attacks, Dylan didn’t have the courage to join him. However, ten years later, after Dylan and his wife, Darlene, escape three deadly attacks, he decides the time has come for him to start defending himself and fight back. Then, like a cowboy out of the old west, he confronts armed and dangerous killers, hoping to save thousands of innocent lives. See how Dylan Reilly, the everyman, finds the courage to heroically fight back in this fast-paced, action-packed, five-star thriller that critics and readers love!

A Dangerous Freedom

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Thrillers & Suspense

Permuted Press

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Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Roswell Press

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History

World

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