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A powerful true story of loss and hope by one of the biggest names in sports media.
On September 11, 2001, Joe Maio went to work in the north tower of the World Trade Center. He never returned, leaving behind a wife, Sharri, and 15-month old son, Devon. Five years later, Sharri remarried, and Devon welcomed a new dad into his life.
For thousands, the whole country really, 9/11 is a day of grief. For Adam and Sharri Maio Schefter and their family it’s not just a day of grief, but also hope. This is a story of 9/11, but it’s also the story of 9/12 and all the days after. Life moved on. Pieces were picked up. New dreams were dreamed. The Schefters are the embodiment of that.
This book will give voice to all those who have chosen to keep living. It’s gratifying and beautiful. But also messy and hard. Like most families. Except that one day every year history comes roaring back. How do you embrace that? How do you honor that?
The Man I Never Met is also a peek at Adam Schefter, the man behind the headlines and injury reports; a real person who has a real family. His book will follow in the path of recent ESPN books by Tom Rinaldi and the late Stuart Scott – books that have transcended sport to examine the raw emotion of life.
Download The Man I Never Met A Memoir Adam Schefter Michael Rosenberg Books
"This is a well written, easy read. The book isn't very long so you can read it in one or two sittings. The story is moving and heartfelt and really has a nice message of how people grow and move on from tragedy. If you are a fan of Adam's, as I am, then this book will really give you insight to who he is as a person and family man. I recommend it highly."
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The Man I Never Met A Memoir Adam Schefter Michael Rosenberg Books Reviews :
The Man I Never Met A Memoir Adam Schefter Michael Rosenberg Books Reviews
- I was excited to read this book because I love reading anything 9/11 related and I'm a Schefter fan. But I found it to be unfulfilling at best.
The first 50 pages (25% of the book I might add) can be summed up in one sentence - Joe Maio was a great, beloved man. It was as if Schefter felt a duty to drive this point home over and over (and over) again. I understand he likely felt this obligation given the circumstances. But as a reader, by the end of those first 50, I was a little exasperated. And this section left out certain details that made it feel a bit shallow. For example Schefter talked about how Joe and Sharri were involved in this major fight before his death that apparently almost ended their marriage (from what I gathered from the extremely limited details). Schefter probably didn't want to go into too much detail given the situation, but as a reader I was curious as to what the argument was about. It would have made him and their marriage more relatable.
The next several pages focused on how lonely and miserable Schefter was after losing a family friend on 9/11. The book started getting a little better at this point but still trudged along. It picked up, however, as Schefter dove more into his feelings, his dealings with Devon, and his job that demanded a lot of his attention. I was thinking "here we go, getting more interesting."
And then, it all went back to Joe. Every other sentence... Joe was this kind of guy, Joe was that kind of guy, women loved Joe, etc etc. I guess the first 50 pages weren't enough. The book had derailed for me. I finished it out and came away wanting to know more about Schefter, his relationship with his daughter, his daughter's relationship with Devon and Sharri, the family dynamics given this situation, etc. Those things were touched on, but never really explored. And we hardly got anything out of Sharri other than how she thought of Joe every day in every situation, all the time.
I have to wonder if this book wasn't more of Schefter's way to push her to close the door, which it is quite obvious she has not done (really, she won't change her name? bizarre). I almost came away feeling sorry for Schefter and his situation, but he has an amazing daughter who has a bright future ahead of her and I'm sure that makes it all worth it. - As a diehard sports fan, I am familiar with the authors work. As the result of 9/11, I re-enlisted in the us navy after being out for 13 years. I only tell you this because The Man I Never Met by Adam Schedter touches so many genres that it’s impossible to place it into one category. Sure Adam takes the reader on his personal journey but this literary genius gives us to much more. It’s almost a psychological thriller and most certainly should be read by all psychology students. All I can say is that Mr. Schefter is truly a special man for embracing his circumstances and truly paying tribute to his wife’s ex-husband and family. Adam is a brilliant storyteller and only he could have written this masterpiece. I salute you Mr. Schefter sharing your story and truly hope Sharri, Dylan and Devon embrace and applaud your efforts. On a side note, I surely hope this is the first of many books!!!!
- This is a beautiful story of love and loss, from the other side. It takes a very special man to love a widow. I tell this to my amazing fiancé all the time. I couldn’t put this book down. I’m a widow but not a 9/11 widow but I could still relate so much to those feelings and fears that Sharri had raising their son and then ultimately dating and marrying again. Thank you Adam for writing this amazing book.
- The Man I Never Met A Memoir, is a book by Adam Schefter that is both a biography about his wife’s first husband as well as being autobiographical.
Sharri Maio and her son, Devon’s lives rose from the ashes of the catastrophe of 9/11 to the zenith of a new and wonderful family. This happened without ever having to forget or stop loving the husband she lost because he died when the World Trade Center was brought down by terrorists.
I just couldn’t put this book down. I cried, I laughed and I fell in love with a man I never met because Mr. Schefter presented Joe Maio in such a human way; not perfect, but lovable and decent. Mr. Schefter also comes off as lovable, decent and human as well. My only criticism is that the book wasn’t 500 pages longer! - This is the book that I never knew I needed. It's a story of hope from despair and strength from loss. A wonderful memorial to a wonderful man
- Whether an avid sports fan or not, this book is a wonderfully woven story about a man's journey to finding happines in love and the remarkable circumstances surrounding it. An homage to his wife's late husband and his family, Adam bravely opens up about dating and marrying a 9/11 widow and it's implications. Emotional, poignant, courageous and funny, this memoir really helps you gain perspective on what's important in life....and it's not sports.
- This is a well written, easy read. The book isn't very long so you can read it in one or two sittings. The story is moving and heartfelt and really has a nice message of how people grow and move on from tragedy. If you are a fan of Adam's, as I am, then this book will really give you insight to who he is as a person and family man. I recommend it highly.
- Amazing memoir by Adam Schefter - focusing on his wife who is a 9/11 widow and how he met and married her and also honored her late husband and his family. Filled with raw emotion and incredible candor, yet lots of joy. Could not put the book down. Highly recommend.
