Eli Manning: The Making of a Quarterback

For a Giant fan , great reading !

Ive read about half the book and just think its awesome. Being the little sister I certainly understand how Eli was always looking for approval and being competitive. Great reading.

REAL giants fans and true supporters of Eli from day one will love this book. Everyone knew that it was a rough journey to the top for Eli, but until reading this book, you will never know exactly how much he had to go through.I would recommend this to any hardcore Giants fan who cant get enough inside information.The book is well written and has alot to offer in terms of insider anecdotes, a must have for the true Giants fan.

I too admit to being a long-time and fierce New York Giants fan and from the start Eli Manning fan. I knew that when Eli was placed into the starting line-up, we would have to endure growing pains and tough losses as he developed both as a quarterback and a leader for the New York Giants. Ralph Vacchiano perfectly captures the nuances of what Eli has meant to Ernie Accorsi (then GM), the Giants, the fans and the NFL. Ralph uses an interesting and perfectly suited style of writing from an outsider looking in approach while still enjoying insider access and direct information that a veteran reporter has. Having said that, Ralph doesnt bat you over the head with subjectivity. While he clearly respects and admires Eli and his family, he still maintains an objectivity that is both fresh and appealing. What differentiates this book from the multitude released in the past several months about the Giants Super Bowl Run or any other football book is the crafting and skill used. It is hard to put this book down and each chapter flows perfectly into the next. It is a compelling read. Ralph is an excellent writer and this is an excellent book. Neil Hickey, Reading, PA.

Good book. Enjoyed reading it. Would recommend it to any sports fan. Easy reading for anyone that likes sports family

For anyone who is a football fan, and especially a Giants fan this is a must buy book. This book gives an excellent recount of Elis first 4 years of his career and does an excellent job of showing just how much an NFL QB goes through. This is an excellently written book with good inside detail from ex NFL QBs and coaches. Im not much of a book person and could not put the book down.

Would highly recommend this book if you are an Eli Manning fan! I am and enjoyed the book, great family.

A well written book for football fans. Finally, Ernie Accorsi is vindicated! This book explains to the football nation exactly what goes into the drafting of a college standout. Cudos to Ralph Vacchiano for telling the truth about a previously maligned draft deal.

While Ralph clearly did enormous amounts of research and interviews, as a whole the book falls flat. The writing is scattered and jumps around quite a bit. It doesnt read like a book at all - instead it reads like cliche ridden three page sports articles mashed together. If you like Eli Manning and the Giants you will enjoy this book. However, if youre looking for an engaging sports story skip this book.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It gave many insights into his personality and the development of this Super Bowl MVP quarterback. There were many exciting moments like what took place in the draft room leading up to the trade of Eli to the Giants. The relationship of Eli to his family was very interesting. It explains a lot of what he is all about. Learned to admire Accorsis conviction. Roethlisberger was my choice but Vacchiano makes it clear that in the end Eli is the guy. The stage was set for the drafting of Eli with the ineptitude of Danny Cannel, Dave Brown, and Kent Graham. Then came Collins who looked for a while like the answer. Never knew exactly why Kerry Collins left until I read the book. A great read for a football fan. A must read for a Giant fan. A wonderful book. William R. Gillen