Season of Life by Jeffrey Marx is a powerful nonfiction book that explores the meaning of manhood, purpose, and leadership through the lens of high school football. The story centers on Joe Ehrmann, a former NFL player turned minister and volunteer coach at Gilman School in Maryland. Rather than focusing solely on winning games, Ehrmann teaches his players a philosophy called "Building Men for Others," emphasizing character, empathy, and emotional connection. Through Marx’s narrative, readers follow a single football season and witness how Ehrmann redefines success—not by touchdowns or trophies, but by how well young men love, serve, and lead.