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It’s still summer but even in New Orleans,where it feels like 103°, they’re already playing football. “Home Team“— the New York Times Bestseller written by Sean Payton and Ellis Henican (and available now in paperback)—is the inspirational story of a city recovering from the devastation of Katrina and the unlikely journey of the Saints to the [...]
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I want to share some great news that we got today. This from an email I received: “Ellis, Question: What do “In the Blink of an Eye” by Michael Waltrip and Ellis Henican, “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote, “The Right Stuff” by Tom Wolfe, “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert and “Decision Points” by President George Bush all have [...]
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In its first week on the shelves, “In the Blink of an Eye: Dale, Daytona and the Day that Changed Everything” is a New York Times Best Seller! The book, written by Michael Waltrip and Ellis Henican, has everyone talking…and reading. In its debut week—this story of triumph, tragedy and Waltrip’s personal struggles in the aftermath [...]
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Ellis joins radio host Ray Bertolino to discuss ”In the Blink of an Eye: Dale, Daytona and the Day that Changed Everything” (by Michael Waltrip and Ellis Henican). In this fascinating 2 part conversation Ellis talks about writing a book with NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip—the story of how Michael snapped a record-breaking losing streak, only to learn that his good friend and team [...]
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How fast can you read? At the Daytona 500 on February 20, Michael Waltrip will be driving the black #15 car at speeds approaching 200 mph. So your eyes may have to move quickly. But that’s our book emblazoned on the car’s rear panels. ”In the Blink of an Eye: Dale, Daytona and the Day that [...]
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It’s been a long hot summer, but now it’s time for the NFL regular season to get underway. If you haven’t read it yet, now would be a great time to pick up a copy of Home Team: Coaching the Saints and New Orleans Back to Life by Ellis Henican and Sean Payton. The New Orleans Saints [...]
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In a funny, informative, and enlightening interview, Ellis Henican tells Mark Viviano – on the Fan- some never-before-heard stories about writing Home Team, about working on the book with Sean Payton, and about some of the controversial things that make this book such a fascinating read. E-mail ellis@henican.com. Follow him at twitter.com/henican
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I loved writing “Home Team.” Heading back to my battered and beloved home town to tell the inside story of this remarkable triumph — what could be a better adventure than that? Sean Payton is a fascinating guy and a brilliant football coach. He and the Saints gave an extraordinary gift to New Orleans — just when [...]
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June 16, 2010: Sean Payton and Ellis Henican debuted “Home Team” at the world famous Emeril’s in New Orleans. Ellis Henican: “This was the inspirational story about a city that was in terrible condition and an underachieving football team and how they inspired each other to ultimate greatness.” New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton and writer Ellis Henican celebrate the [...]
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