Dr. Marcus Rashford MBE – the name that always brings hope and positivity. Our no. 10 has made the headlines again. This time, as an accomplished author! His book, “You Are a Champion: How to Be the Best You Can Be” has reached no.1 spot in the UK bestselling chart for children’s books.
“You Are a Champion: How to Be the Best You Can Be” aims to motivate children aged 11-16 years to achieve their dreams. The book contains stories from Rashford’s life, which may attract grown up United fans who also happens to be bookworms. The book is also be the perfect gift for kids.
“You Are a Champion” is co-authored by Marcus Rashford and journalist Carl Anka. It was published on 27 May, 2021 and has been a tremendous success since.
The book has a higher purpose beyond Football and campaigns for children in need. It’s a guide for children to develop their personality, be more ambitious and plan their future accordingly. The book offers motivational tips from Rashford and psychologist Katie Warriner. At the same time, it aims to be an entertaining and a fun experience.
Why write a children’s book? Rashford uses his own childhood experiences to serve as an inspiration. It’s known that Rashford family went through difficult times when Marcus was a kid. His mother, on many days, struggled to put food on the table for everyone in the family. Marcus did overcome the adversities and grew up to be one of the most promising young players in world football today. Rashford wants to share how he managed to overcome his difficult times with the kids of today, so that they can also achieve their dreams despite adversities in life – they are bound to occur.
Rashford’s efforts and determination to make a difference is worthy of every praise. Few celebrities with massive audience base and public relations are willing to do what Rashford is doing. He is an example for everyone to make the world a better place.
In addition to launching his first book, Marcus Rashford has partnered with children’s food charity Magic Breakfast publishers Macmillan Children’s Book to start Marcus Rashford Book Club. The club aims to donate fifty thousand books across 850 schools in the UK. Its objective is to provide children with the opportunity to read more.
Manchester United and Marcus Rashford are a match made in heaven. The no. 10 shirt belongs to someone like Rashford. Having produced such an exciting footballer who also happens to be so kind hearted and helpful, the whole Manchester United community is proud to have him at the club. The journey has just started and there is a long way to go.
How to get “You are a Champion”
Read the opening pages of the book on Google Books.
Buy “You Are a Champion: How to Be the Best You Can Be” on Amazon.
Listen to “You are a Champion” audiobook version on Audible.
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