Counting the days while my mind slips away : a love letter to my family
Title:
Counting the days while my mind slips away : a love letter to my family
Author:
Utecht, Ben, 1981- , author.
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Edition:
First Howard Books hardcover edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Howard Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc., 2016.
Physical Description:
xiv, 256 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Summary:
"After five major concussions, NFL tight-end Ben Utecht of the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals is losing his memories. This is his powerful and emotional love letter to his wife and daughters--whom he someday may not recognize--and an inspiring message for all to live every moment fully. Emotionally powerful, inspiring, and uplifting, Ben's story will captivate and encourage you to make the most of every day and treasure all of your memories"--Provided by publisher.
Language:
English
Contents:
Where it all began -- Foundations -- Up and down -- Mild traumatic brain injury -- Gaston -- Turning point -- Moving forward -- Out of the ashes -- New beginning -- Welcome to the NFL -- Transitions -- A super year -- The ultimate -- Not the same -- Fresh start -- Elleora -- The final blow -- What now? -- Searching for direction, looking for answers -- Back into the jungle -- "Why wasn't I invited?" -- Surrender -- At long last -- "You will always be my girls."
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ISBN:
9781501136603
9781501137747
Format :
Book
