Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away: A Story of Perseverance and Hope Paperback – April 25, 2017

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.

An excellent listen and read for anyone dealing with physical setbacks and very inspiring for those who are religious and believe in miracles.

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.

For the first third of this book I was luke warm. The story felt scattered and jumped around a lot. But then I realized he is writing this from a perspective of memories. Memories aren't necessarily linear or chronological. You can feel the emotion and passion he has attached to the memories he tells. Once I realized and embraced that, the book became highly captivating and a roller coaster of emotion.

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.

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.

Many of us have had a head injury, not just from football. Two of my daughters, on the same day, were hit in the head with a softball. The next day the coach had them out playing again against my wishes. I know now I should have taken them to the doctor and had them declared not able to play.

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.