Walking in the Shadow of Footsteps: A Journey of Enlightenment

by Roynell Young

Overview

Despite a life of challenges—from childhood illness to witnessing violence as a youth on the tough streets of uptown New Orleans, falling into the trap of drugs as a teen, and assaults on his confidence as an adult—Roynell Young is living his life's purpose.

Walking in the Shadow of Footsteps takes readers on an emotional journey through the life of an unlikely hero who earned his way into the National Football League as a first-round draft pick, enjoyed a nine-year career as a professional athlete, then carved a pathway that led him to create an organization that today impacts thousands in the impoverished Sunnyside area of Houston. Driven by an unquenchable desire to discover his life's purpose, Young learned that true power and freedom are the result of an unshakable commitment to live his purpose and spread the good news to the underdog. His unique story is his love letter to humanity.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940165589225
Publisher:	Roynell Young
Publication date:	08/31/2021
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Roynell Young, former Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro Cornerback, is Founder and CEO of Pro-Vision, Inc., a nonprofit he's had the privilege of stewarding since 1990 with a vision for developing Houston's often forgotten and overlooked young people. Young was selected from Alcorn State University in the first round of the 1980 NFL Draft. He enjoyed a nine-year career in the National Football League with the Eagles before retiring in 1988 to pursue his passion for youth and community development. In 2021, Young was inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame. He lives near Houston, Texas, with his wife, Kathleen, and is the proud father of Roynell Young Jr.

Editorial Reviews

This book is a must-read, for it is a book of possibility and hope that uplifts and encourages perseverance. It is a blueprint for anyone seeking the path to their calling.

Dr. Roderick Paige, former U.S. Secretary of Education under President George W. Bush

As the Founder of Pro-Vision, Roynell Young has impacted the lives of over 6000 young people in the Sunnyside Community of Houston. His story is as fascinating as it is inspiring, and it

is a blessing to us all that he has taken the time to share it with the world.

Jamey Rootes, WSJ/USA Today international bestselling author,

and former President, Houston Texans

There are many obstacles on the journey of life. Roynell shares with us how to navigate

that journey and explains what matters most in life: people.

Leslie Frazier, Defensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach, Buffalo Bills

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