Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away: A Story of Perseverance and Hope Kindle Edition

I heard about this book after listening to Ben on a radio show a few days ago. I had a little trepidation about reading this book because I suffer from Multiple Sclerosis, and my symptoms started to appear after traumatic brain injury when I was younger. But I remember drafting him in my fantasy football league and thought I would go for it. Seemed like fate. Many of the symptoms he suffers from rang true to me from my concussion and hemorrhage. And lying in bed rings close to home. The book is very honest, and even if you aren't a fan, which I am, it is a great read. And this is a very inspiring story, I am sure I will draw from it for strength as well. Ironically, after losing my job to symptoms I wrote a book too. Life gives you lemons.I wholeheartedly recommend this book, and appreciate the effort he makes.

Ben Utecht is a hero b/c he refused to give up on his life and his memories. God Bless him and his family!

Ben is an inspiration! His story is uplifting, faith-filled and courageous. If you're a football fan, his story will pull back the curtain to show you a captivating perspective into life as an elite Division 1 and NFL athlete. Even if you have no interest in football, you'll love this story. It's not just a book about sports or concussions; it's a book about love, hope, faith and courage. Ben's real-life journey provides an inspiring backdrop for these powerful lessons; and as you read, you'll find inspiration on every page to help you apply these same principles to your own life, career and relationships.

I watched Ben Utrecht play for the MNGophers through his college career and I kept hearing what a nice person he was. I lost track of him when he turned pro. But I heard him sing somewhere and enjoyed that so much. He is just a fine person and I feel bad that he has this problem now due to all his concussions. The book was very good and I admire his wife and girls very much. I wish him nothing but the very best as he moves forward with his life.

Read League of Denial or watch the Frontlinr Documentary before you read this book. The book is a personal memoir and you need some solid facts before you read this in order to appreciate it.

I often purchase a book read a little put it down and by the time l pick it back up I start over. However this I started and could not put down. It made me see that over the years that the NFL was maybe a little lax in the way they treated concussions. Ben Utech did something to change that after having several of them. Hopefully he is able to see his children grow up and will enjoy his life after football.

A heartfelt book written by a man of faith who loves his family. Ben Utecht was a TE for the Indianapolis Colts and the Cincinnati Bengals. He loved the game of football, even though the same beloved game left him with multiple concussions and a permanent deficit in cognitive functions. Although he expressed very low times, his faith in the Lord sustains him. A must read for football fans.

Profound. It will give you strength, incite on the Alzheimer's/Dementia disease. I was a volunteer for 18 years with Alzheimer's patients and lost many loved ones with the disease. Each personal account written should be a given to read. God's Graces to Ben Utecht & Family.