INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER

“Nazem Kadri epitomizes the heart, grit, and skill it takes to be a leader on and off the ice. This is a story of determination and perseverance in the face of doubt. The lessons shared through Kadri’s memoir, from his family’s remarkable journey to his unrelenting belief in himself, are an inspiration for anyone who dares to dream.”
—Doug Gilmour, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, and former captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs

“In this book, Nazem doesn’t shy away from addressing the tough topics throughout his NHL career, on and off the ice—including experiencing death threats and Islamophobia to a degree that would make many quit their jobs, or worse, fear for their lives. Nazem meets every peak and valley with thoughtful and honest reflection. Mashallah!” 
—Arda Öcal, ESPN broadcaster

“A must-read book about one of the best team players to play the game. A lion of a competitor.”
—Lou Lamoriello, longtime NHL and Team USA executive

“Naz is the kind of teammate you know will always stand beside you. He’s a warrior on the ice and a leader in the locker room. His memoir is one of hockey’s great stories.” 
—Mitch Marner, NHL All-Star

“A fascinating look at the unique experience of not only trying to make the Toronto Maple Leafs, but doing it while navigating a sport that hasn’t always welcomed ethnic minorities. It’s hard not to appreciate Kadri more after going behind the scenes of some of his biggest moments and really feeling what he and his teams were going through.”
—Justin Bourne, Sportsnet broadcaster and bestselling author of Down and Back

“Whenever a player like Kadri comes along, the game wants him to change. Maybe it’s the game that needs to change. When it does, we will have more players like him—strong mindset, strong family, strong will to win. Kadri’s book shows us what we need in the game.”
—Ted Nolan, former NHL player and coach, and bestselling author of Life in Two Worlds

“We all fight a fight no one knows about. It takes a real man to find the courage to be vulnerable in a sport where men don’t dare to air their laundry. Kadri speaks to the truth that our society so desperately needs. A must read.” 
—Jordin Tootoo, former NHL player and bestselling author of All the Way and Mind Over Matter

“If you’re a Maple Leafs fan with a weakness for juicy dressing-room drama, there haven’t been many better sources than Nazem Kadri’s new memoir.”
—Toronto Star