As if Drew Brees wasn’t popular enough, the Saints quarterback has added to his “Breesus” persona by publishing his life in a book.Saints fans from around Baton Rouge gathered at Borders bookstore Sunday to get their own copies of “Coming Back Stronger” autographed by Brees himself.Brees began his book-signing tour July 10. He is scheduled to make stops in 12 different bookstores across the South, and even as far as California and Florida.Border’s employee Claire Deville said she was impressed by the number of fans who came out for the signing.”This is the busiest I’ve seen the store since I’ve been here,” Deville said. “Everyone that works here signed up to work this day.”Brees released his book in early July, and it has since become a hit.”I haven’t read it yet, but I heard it was really good,” said biology junior Hunter Chapman. “He’s got a good life story, and I’m interested in it.”Since his arrival in New Orleans in 2006, Brees has become an instant legend in the Who Dat Nation. His path to success has been a crazy one, and his story is one that many Saints fans will explore.BRCC student Joshua Watts said the arrival of Brees in New Orleans heightened his love for the Saints.”I started really getting into the Saints when I was in high school, and once Drew Brees got here I watched every game,” Watts said.Watts, a long-time Brees fan, said seeing everything come together for Brees made him want to read the book.”I’ve always been a fan of Drew Brees ever since he went to Purdue,” he said. “He’s one of my biggest heroes. I saw what happened to him and what he’s been through, and to see him rewarded like this is awesome.”Along with Brees’ book signing, the Saints have continued to keep busy this summer.The Saints have worked around mini-camps and offseason training activities to put on a Championship Tour that ends in Biloxi, Miss., on July 29. The Saints begin training camp Friday.
 
 
 
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