{"product_id":"9781491775141","title":"The Next Quarter: Scoring against kidney disease","description":"Donald Jones thought he was dreaming when every team in the National Football League contacted him about playing for their organization. \u003cbr\u003eBut he always heard the same follow-up question: \"Can you first tell us about the drug bust you were involved in last year?\" \u003cbr\u003eThey were referring to an accusation of drug dealing that could have ruined his career.\" Somehow, he overcame the suspicion and fought his way to the NFL, playing as a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots. \u003cbr\u003eAlong the way, however, he had to overcome an onslaught of obstacles, from growing up in Plainfield, New Jersey, amid crime and violence and battling constant peer pressure. \u003cbr\u003eBut perhaps his biggest challenge was dealing with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disorder that he was diagnosed with during his sophomore year of high school-a condition he fought every day of his career which eventually forced him to retire. \u003cbr\u003eJones looks back at the lessons he learned on a perilous road to the NFL and provides keen insights on what it takes to succeed on the field and off in The Next Quarter.","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47028323877104,"sku":"9781491775141","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781491775141_p0.jpg?v=1763659764","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781491775141","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}