The Ultimate Comeback Surviving a Suicide Attempt, Conquering Depression, and Living with a Purpose |
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| Author:
| Kramer, Erik |
| As told to:
| Croyle, William |
| ISBN: | 979-8-218-27927-1 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2023 |
| Publisher: | Whitsett Avenue Publishing
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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Renowned among rabid football fans in the 1990s, Erik Kramer guided the Detroit Lions to within one win of Super Bowl XXVI, set passing records for the Chicago Bears that still stand, and carved out a respectable eleven-year NFL career despite being unrecruited in high school and undrafted out of college. But for more than two decades, during his playing days and beyond, Erik silently suffered from depression. On August 18, 2015, after the deaths of his son Griffen to a heroin overdose...
More DescriptionRenowned among rabid football fans in the 1990s, Erik Kramer guided the Detroit Lions to within one win of Super Bowl XXVI, set passing records for the Chicago Bears that still stand, and carved out a respectable eleven-year NFL career despite being unrecruited in high school and undrafted out of college. But for more than two decades, during his playing days and beyond, Erik silently suffered from depression. On August 18, 2015, after the deaths of his son Griffen to a heroin overdose and his mother to cancer, Erik pressed the cold barrel of a loaded gun firmly under his chin, closed his eyes, and pulled the trigger. It was supposed to be the end. Instead, it was a rebirth.The Ultimate Comeback chronicles Erik's improbable rise to gridiron fame, his catastrophic plunge into the black hole of depression, and his miraculous physical and mental recovery following his suicide attempt. With empathy, sensitivity, and humor, Erik balances the grief from his darkest days with riveting stories of his upbringing and life as an NFL quarterback and reveals how, through grit and perseverance, he tackled the depression that nearly took his life."As men, we don't often talk about our mental health. Erik has reminded us that seeking help is not a sign of weakness, but an act of strength!"-RODNEY PEETE, NFL quarterback (1989-2004)"Erik has come out the other side with a purpose and a story that can help thousands."-PETER KING, three-time National Sports Media Association Sportswriter of the Year"I'm in awe of Erik's vulnerability, sharing his story with the world, and turning his pain into purpose. So many will read these words and find courage-and hope."-LAURA OKMIN, NFL on FOX sideline reporter