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The First Time: Finding Myself and Looking for Love on Reality TV Hardcover – March 31, 2020

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

From former football player and star of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette comes a fascinating and eye-opening behind-the-scenes look at his drama-filled season on the hit reality show.

Before Colton Underwood captured the hearts of millions on The Bachelor, he was a goofy, socially awkward, overweight adolescent who succeeded on the football field while struggling with personal insecurities off it. An All American gridiron hero, he was also a complex, sometimes confused, soft-hearted romantic wondering how these contradictions fit together. Old-fashioned and out of step with the swipe right dating culture of today, he was saving the most intimate part of life for the love of his life. If only he could find her…

Now, in The First Time, Colton opens up about how he came to find himself and true love at the same time via the Bachelor franchise. Unencumbered by cameras and commercial breaks, he delivers a surprisingly raw, endearing, and seriously juicy account of his journey through The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, and The Bachelor. He opens up about being dumped by Becca, his secret dalliance with Tia, what it was like to be the world’s most famous virgin, his behind-the-scenes conflicts with production, and how his on-camera responsibilities as the Bachelor nearly destroyed him after he knew he had already fallen in love with Cassie.

A memoir for Bachelor Nation and anyone who believes in the magic of love, The First Time carries a simple but powerful message: It’s okay to laugh and cry and occasionally jump over a fence, if it means coming one step closer to the right person.
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    1982139382
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“[F]ull of interesting tidbits and insights from his time in the reality dating franchise…. But it's also a thoughtful exploration into what it means to discover oneself.” —USA Today

“The book is full of the kind of juicy details 'The Bachelor' franchise enthusiasts yearn for.” —The Huffington Post

“[Underwood does] not hold back about his sexuality, his parents’ divorce, his post-Bachelor life with Cassie Randolph and his first love, Aly Raisman.” —US Weekly

About the Author

Colton Underwood was a linebacker and a tight end in the NFL from 2014 to 2016. A fan favor­ite on season fourteen of The Bachelorette, he starred in The Bachelor on season twenty-three of the show. Underwood is the founder of the Colton Underwood Legacy Foundation, a charity to support cystic fibrosis, with which his cousin Harper was diagnosed as a baby. Born in Indianapolis and raised in Illinois, he now lives in Denver, CO.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallery Books (March 31, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1982139382
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1982139384
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches
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Samantha
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2020
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If you're a fan of Colton Underwood, this is definitely a book to read! In this book, Colton truly expresses all the hard, challenging life experiences he faced all the way up to being the Bachelor (my favorite one by far!) I had heard of him during his career in the NFL and more when he started dating Aly Raisman. So when I heard he was going to be the bachelor, I just had to watch! From the show, I thought I had him figured out somewhat; man was I wrong!! This book solidify my thoughts about him as a genuine, honest, down to earth guy but showed there's so much more to him. I found it appreciative how vulnerable Colton was in him talking about himself in relationships from high school to the Bachelor to his relationship with Cassie. He gave just enough insight to us fans without completely sacrificing his privacy. This book was truly, inspiring, raw, honest, enjoyable, insightful!! Thank you Colton for creating this book and allowing us to see a little more of what makes you, you!!
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LindaP
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting and entertaining!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2020
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I love all things Bachelor! So of course I couldn’t wait to read a book written by my favorite Bachelor so far! He did not disappoint me. His book is honest and sweet and shows what a great guy and a sincere person he truly is. I was impressed by him on his season of the Bachelor and impressed by his book! Being a big fan of the show it was also so interesting to hear all about behind the scenes of the show through Coltons experience. Once I opened this book I could not put it down. I think even for people who aren’t fans it’s a really good and very entertaining read. Love this sweet guy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Deserves A Rose!
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2020
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What a classy guy! I could tell he was by the way he handled himself on The Bachelor and how he talked so respectfully to the women during the show but it is even more obvious by the way he talked in the book about the people in his life. It was fun to read about his early years as an athlete and the decisions he made that got him toThe Bachelor franchise. He wasn’t looking for it, they found him, which makes it even better! This was an easy and fun book to read and I liked that I could set it down to make dinner (even though I wanted to read on!) and pick it back up and read to the next section. I loved all the behind the scenes stories of him and Cassie. What a real love story they are creating for themselves. Colton worked hard all his life: on the football field, with his relationships, with his choices and with himself. So glad I bought the book!!
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VJS
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2020
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This is a raw, open, heart-felt book. The author’s frank desire to figure out who he is and what he should do with his life will resonate with so many. The behind-the-scenes commentary about “The Bachelor” series will be of interest, for sure, but the content of this book offers so much more. It’s a relatively quick read - light but not too light - keeps your interest.
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Jeanne Ramer
5.0 out of 5 stars As Thomas Jefferson said: “Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.”
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2020
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This is an engaging, honest and illuminating memoir.
Colton writes with a frankness that draws the reader in and a vulnerability that most people would be scared to show; never shying away from any subject, but relating with astounding honesty.
He is clearly a sensitive and reflective soul who has written a lovely memoir. He allows us to have a deep appreciation for the genuine person he is.

Helen Keller’s axiom on love seems to fit Colton perfectly: "The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart."
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Daniel Witt
3.0 out of 5 stars You get what you expect
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2020
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“I saw the front gate and knew where I had to go. Up and over. I never considered the height of the gate or whether I could pull myself up and hurdle to the other side. I just did it. I expected to get caught the moment my feet touched the ground on the other side. When that didn’t happen, my adrenaline kicked in and I started to run through the Portugal [sic] wilderness.” There really isn’t a whole lot to say about this thing, as you pretty much get exactly what you expect. If you like “The Bachelor,” you’ll probably find this enjoyable, though perhaps not terribly enlightening. If you don’t watch the show at all, you will have absolutely no idea what is going on, and will find the whole thing pretty stupid (which in a way, it is anyways). The book starts out with Colton’s life before he went on any of the shows. I imagine a few readers were in for a surprise when they first started this, as the beginning parts cover Colton’s college and NFL careers. The book then touches on his relationship with Aly Raisman, but doesn’t really offer any insights that you couldn’t have gleaned from a People magazine article. From there, it moves on to his stints on “The Bachelorette,” “Bachelor in Paradise,” and “The Bachelor,” with the bulk of the coverage being on, obviously, “The Bachelor.” Of course, there is also coverage of the infamous ‘fence jump’ (Colton claims he was trying to get to the US embassy). I have to say, based off of his television appearances alone, I think I liked Colton more than most, but after reading this, he seems like kind of a jerk. For instance, he had more than a few comments that I found to be disrespectful toward the women he was involved with. Anyways, “War and Peace” this decidedly is not, but it’s still fun, if that’s what you’re into. The writing itself was largely lackluster (pretty much a given), but let’s be honest, that’s not why anyone is reading this book. To this end, I really doubt he wrote the thing himself, but even if he did, I’m sure he was heavily helped. “Bachelor Nation” by Amy Kaufman is a much better book if you’re looking for the inner (and more gritty) details about the franchise.
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Nathania Haan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Easy yet Interesting Read
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2020
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This is a great read and I LOVE Colton's honesty and vulnerability! We should all learn to be unashamed of who we are and how we got to where we are and to admit when we haven't gotten to where we want to be or when we don't know how to get there. I always knew there was a lot that goes on behind the scenes of reality shows and it was nice to hear Colton's side of the experience. So many great conversations that were never aired and really make the whole situation with him and Cassie make so much more sense! I highly recommend this book!
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Der_ran11
5.0 out of 5 stars Colton underwood ist einfach geil 😋
Reviewed in Germany on December 16, 2021
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Sehr geile Bilder von dem großen 😏 Immer wieder gern!
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Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Canada on April 4, 2020
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Colton, I caught your season part way through and I must thank you for bringing me back into bachelor nation with such a wonderful love story! Your book has answered questions I had about season 23 and I thank you for that as well. I can’t wait to see where life leads you and Cassie.
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sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars so interesting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2020
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Hearing about Colton's journey and behind the scenes stuff we wouldn't normally get to hear about was very interesting. Love Colton and Cass
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eileen johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars A great escape during these stressful times.
Reviewed in Canada on April 18, 2020
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It was good to hear more about behind the scenes on the Bachelor. Cassi I hope you and Colton do get married. It's meant to be.
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P. Üstündag
5.0 out of 5 stars Colton Underwood
Reviewed in Germany on April 5, 2020
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Tolle Hintergrundinfo zur Staffel. Lesenswert und herzerwärmend
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