A Life Impossible

Living with ALS: Finding Peace and Wisdom Within a Fragile Existence

De: Steve Gleason, Jeff Duncan

Narrado por: Daniel Cummings

Duración: 11 h y 38 m

Resumen del Editor

From NFL player Steve Gleason, a powerful, inspiring memoir of love, heartbreak, resilience, family, and remarkable triumph in the face of ALS

“Steve Gleason has changed the world.”–Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner • "An extraordinary book...A Life Impossible will change the way people cope, think, and live."–Mike Lupica, co-author with James Patterson of 12 Months to Live

In 2011, three years after leaving the NFL, Steve Gleason was diagnosed with ALS, a terminal disease that takes away the ability to move, talk, and breathe. Doctors gave him three years to live. He was thirty-three years old. As Steve says, he is now ten years past his expiration date.

His memoir is the chronicle of a remarkable life, one filled with optimism and joy, despite the trauma and pain and despair he has experienced. Writing using eye-tracking technology, Gleason covers his pre-ALS life through the highs and lows of his NFL career with the New Orleans Saints, where he made one of the most memorable plays in Saints history, leading to a victory in the first post-Katrina home game, uplifting the city, making him a hero, and reflected in a nine-foot bronze statue outside the Superdome. Then came his heartbreaking diagnosis. Gleason lost all muscle function, he now uses Stephen Hawking-like technology to communicate, and breathes with the help of a ventilator. This book captures Gleason and his wife Michel’s unmatched resilience as they reinvent their lives, refuse to succumb to despair, and face his disease realistically and existentially.

This unsparing portrait argues that a person's true strength does not reside solely in one’s body but also in the ability to face unfathomable adversity and still be able to love and treasure life.

©2023 Steve Gleason and Jeff Duncan (P)2023 Random House Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Steve and Michel Gleason have helped ease suffering and restore hope for countless families grappling with ALS. In the face of unrelenting adversity, they’re teaching us all what it means to show up and fight for others."—Bill Gates

"Steve Gleason stands for hope, and he stands for infinite possibilities.”–Drew Brees, former New Orleans Saints quarterback

“Steve Gleason has proven to be a great man, a great partner and father, and a truly great competitor. . . . His battles are daily and his victories are to be celebrated. . . . The same goes for this book. It is not written by a mere mortal, but a true hero whose wisdom is hard-earned and his generosity a public service. I love and admire him, deeply.”—Eddie Vedder

The good the bad and the ugly

I enjoyed the book and found the deep thinking that Mr Gleason shared healing and satisfying. I felt he was very revealing and that took a lot of courage! A lot of courage. I am so thankful that you, Mr Gleason, decided to take a spin on our planet. We are all better because of you and your loving family and friends. Thank you for sharing.

Can’t say enough

If you work in health care and/or are seeking to renew your purpose this book is for you. Steve, you are the most resilient, loving person & I thank you for sharing your life experiences with me. I am changed for the better.

Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your story, your family, and your life with us. Everyone at team Gleason is an inspiration, but especially you and your amazing wife. Your presence has impacted literally millions of people. This is something very few will have the opportunity to do in a lifetime. Your book pushes me to be a better human. Thank you. Rock on, Steve! Love y’all!

Resilience

This is a very hard story, educational, my God. May I never lose sight of gratitude in all things

Real and Vulnerable

As a wife and caregiver of my husband living with ALS, I truly appreciate the drive and willingness Steve and Michel had to be real and honest when sharing their story. They are a true inspiration. This is not an easy life to live and knowing you're not alone in the struggle is very healing. Thank you for all you continue to do!

love.

brilliant . Raw . Honest .passionate. Inspiring .

Steve shows us what it means to show up for life and be present in the good times and during times of unimaginable adversity. As Steve says , Awesome Ain't Easy.

A life impossible

the raw truth of Steven Gleason as he told his story. it is inspiring to me as always ALS patient navigating this life with ALS.
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