Jeff Gordon To Publish First-Ever Authorized Biography, Book Scheduled to Release Nationally November 22nd, 2016
Jeff Gordon To Publish First-Ever Authorized Biography, Book Scheduled to Release Nationally November 22nd, 2016
Jeff Gordon, four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and current FOX NASCAR broadcast analyst, is publishing his first-ever authorized biography in November.
“I purposely waited until I retired from driving so the book would encompass my entire career,” says Gordon. “People are going to be able to read about me like they’ve never read about me before.”
Gordon’s meteoric rise through racing’s ranks is a classic American success story. Readers will find inspiration in Gordon’s candid take on his pivotal life episodes.
The authorized biography, “Jeff Gordon: His Dream, Drive & Destiny” is being written by Joe Garner, the five-time New York Times bestselling author of such popular hardcover collections as “And The Crowd Goes Wild” and “100 Yards of Glory.”
Gordon and Garner first worked together in 2006 on the multimedia book titled “Speed, Guts, & Glory,” about landmark moments in NASCAR history. Gordon narrated the video chapters that accompanied the book.
“Racing is what Jeff did, it’s not who he is,” says Garner. “As he embarks on the next chapter of his life, it’s finally time to let people know who Jeff Gordon really is.”
Garner was given unprecedented access. “What truly impressed me in the making of this book is the time Jeff invested. There are so many books with very little time invested by the drivers, but Jeff gave me unparalleled access at the race track, at special events – and at his home – over the past 15 months,” says Garner.
The book is based on those extensive interviews with Gordon – as well as in-depth interviews with dozens of family members, friends, competitors, and colleagues, some of whom have never gone on the record before.
“He put nothing off-limits and encouraged the people to speak honestly,” says Garner. “And Jeff speaks candidly, sometimes brutally so, about his childhood, his much publicized divorce, those he competed against, his family, and life after racing.”
This fully illustrated hardcover biography will allow privileged access to a wealth of exclusive unseen and rare material from Gordon’s personal photo and memorabilia collection.
“Jeff Gordon: His Dream, Drive & Destiny” is scheduled to be released nationally on November 22nd, 2016.
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JeffGordon.com is happy to announce that those who order the book directly from JeffGordon.com will receive exclusive bonus material digitally that gives behind-the-scenes insight into the making of the book!
Additionally, those who order the book directly from JeffGordon.com will receive an exclusive poster included with their book when it ships!
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This book has been a very special project for Jeff that provides the opportunity to open up about his personal life on and off the track, as well as pay tribute to those who have supported him.
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“Jeff Gordon: His Dream, Drive & Destiny” is being distributed by Midpoint Trade Books and is also available wherever fine books are sold.
To purchase the book with an exclusive poster and bonus material, visit the Jeff Gordon Store at http://store.jeffgordon.com.
Here's a list of retailers that have the book available in-store: Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Costco, Sam's Club and many independent book stores around the United States. The e-book version is available for Kindle from Amazon at http://amzn.to/2gPQIDJ. About Joe Garner
Joe Garner has become one of the premiere chroniclers of America’s popular culture. With his seminal 1998 work, "WE INTERRUPT THIS BROADCAST", he took publishing by storm, selling nearly 700,000 copies and hit the New York Times bestseller list in two consecutive years. His most recent New York Times and USA Today bestseller, “100 YARDS OF GLORY” with Bob Costas, a book and accompanying video documentary about the greatest moments in NFL history. You can follow Joe Garner on Twitter at @JoeGarnerAuthor.
