Alive & Kicking

By Rolf Benirschke and Mike Benirschke, Rolf; yorkey

Alive & Kicking is the autobiography of one of the best place kickers in NFL history. Drafted by the LA Raiders in 1977, the 334th player out of 335, Rolf was a twenty-two-year-old rookie from UC... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1885553404
• ISBN13: 9781885553409
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: A K Productions
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.

Customer Reviews

One of the best books out there.

I bought this for my 34 year old son who had to have his colon removed. He was very depressed before the surgery so I sent him this book. It was very helpful and uplifting for him and he was so grateful to read about the experiences of another man going through all of this. He told me "If he can do it, I can too". I am so grateful that this book was written, because it has made a huge difference in his outlook; when you realize what others go through, sometimes your situation doesn't seem so bad; plus being a man and having that kind of surgery is devastating; but he is doing very well after the surgery, and I feel this book helped him get through it very much. So grateful for this wonderful book!

The Best Read I've Ever Had

You won't read a more inspiring story, regardless of whether you have IBD or not. The amazing story of Rolf Benirschke, who fought back from IBD to succeed in both the NFL and his post-football endeavors, is a testament to the triumph of the human spirit. As a 14-year survivor of Crohn's disease myself, I can say without equivocation that I would not be here typing this now if not for the inspiration I got from this book. I came to believe that all things are possible if you have the determination and courage to face and overcome your challenges. As an added bonus, the author showed his kindness and generosity by autographing and returning my copy, which stands as one of my most prized possessions.

Inspirational

This book is a must for anyone dealing with either Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease. I put off buying this book because I have Crohn's disease, but I must tell you it was one of my biggest mistakes. If you, or someone you love, is dealing with IBD get this book. So many of Rolf's feelings and thoughts were the same thing I was thinking when I first had to deal with this disease. Rolf is an inspiration, he proves that you can live your life with these diseases and live it to the fullest.

Inspiring Book

As a young woman with an ostomy, I was very inspired by the personal account in this book. Rolf showed me that I could go on with my life and go back to a normal exercise pattern. The personal photographs that he shares helped me explain what happened to me to my children. I would recommend this book for anyone who is having a hard time coping with their ostomy. It turned my whole point of view around!

What a Guy - what a book!

In this inspirational story, the former placekicker for the San Diego Chargers tells of his own journey with IBD and subsequent surgery. His bravery and humanity come through crystal clear although its obvious Rolf is simply trying to help others via his experience and not blow his own horn. Nevertheless, no reader can help but admire the perserverance, both personal and professional, of this fine human being.