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In this book, Ben doesnt allow injury, setbacks, and disappointments to define him. His faith and love for his family provide perspective in the midst of challenging circumstances. Tony Dungy, Hall of Fame Coach and author of Quiet StrengthI strongly encourage every parent, every child, and every person who plays or plans to play football and other high impact contact sports to read this book and become enlightened and empowered by Bens powerful story. Dr. Bennet Omalu, featured in the movie ConcussionAfter five major concussions, NFL tightend 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 daughterswhom he someday may not recognizeand an inspiring message for all to live every moment fully.Ben Utecht has accumulated a vast treasure of memories: tossing a football in the yard with his father, meeting his wife, with whom hed build a loving partnership and bring four beautiful daughters into the world, writing and performing music, catching touchdown passes from quarterback Peyton Manning, and playing a Super Bowl Championship watched by ninetythree million people.But the game he has built his living on, the game he fell in love with as a child, is taking its toll in a devastating way. After at least five major concussionsand an untold number of microconcussionsBen suffered multiple mild traumatic brain injuries that have erased important memories. Knowing that his wife and daughters could someday be beyond his reach and desperate for them to understand how much he loves them, he recorded his memories for them to hold on to after his essential self is gone.Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away chronicles his remarkable journey from his early days throwing a football back and forth with his father to speaking about the longterm effects of concussions before Congress, and how his faith keeps him strong and grounded as he looks toward an uncertain future. Ben recounts the experiences that have shaped his life and imparts the lessons hes learned along the way. Emotionally powerful, inspiring, and uplifting, Bens story will captivate and encourage you to make the most of every day and treasure all of your memories.
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