Ronald reng is the highlyacclaimed author of the keeper of dreams. Too short the tragedy of robert enke, written by enkes friend ronald reng. Fa a life too short af ronald reng som paperback bog pa engelsk. Reng s second book to be translated to english, matchdays, is a biography of heinz hoher a real journeyman of german football a bit of a wes hoolihan as a player talented but often stuck as a. The book details the life of robert enke, particularly focusing on enke s struggle with depression. Robert enke committed suicide following a severe bout of depression, but it would be such a shame to let that define him, and this book sets out to understand what came before the tragedy. Ronald rengs book about enkes life is in part a forensic.
Such an incredible book, one that will stay with me for a long time. Ronald reng s most popular book is a life too short. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. One mans controversial story of life in the english premiership. The tale of robert enkes tragic battle with depression shines a light on the anxieties.
His suicide, at the age of 32, was the culmination of a long struggle with depression a trajectory described in a new and moving book, a life too short. The goalkeeper stands with his hands on his hips, an abject sign of loneliness as the scoreboard lights up saying that the one team has gone four nil up. One mans controversial story of life in the english premiership by ronald reng. Rengs biography of the late german national goalkeeper robert enke, a life too short. In a life too short, awardwinning writer ronald reng pieces together the puzzle of his lost friends life. Enke was destined to be his countrys first choice for years to come. Before his suicide, enke had been talking to his friend, the journalist ronald reng, about working together on his autobiography. Inspiring, illuminating and heartbreakingly sad a life too short is a must for anyone interested in understanding the demands that professional sport makes on the men. Thoughts about ronald rengs enke biography, part 1. On 10 november 2009 the german national goalkeeper, robert enke. At its heart, enke s tragedy is a universal story of a man struggling against his demons. Robert enke died believing that for him there was no cure. Fa a life too short af ronald reng som bog pa engelsk 9780224091664 boger.
Reng writes with compassion and insight about his friend, robert enke, and his struggle with depression. Winner of the william hill sports book of the year, the biography of robert enke, the international footballer with the world at his feet who took his own life here, awardwinning writer ronald reng pieces together the puzzle of his lost friends life. Eloquent and sensitive story does justice to robert enke and his illness. Ronald reng s book robert enke ein allzu kurzes leben is worth a read. The tragedy of robert enke ebook written by ronald reng.
A life too short the tragedy of robert enke by ronald reng, on the life of the late german goalkeeper robert enke. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. One mans controversial story of life in the english premiership yellow jersey press, which won biography of the year at the 2004 british sports book awards. Enke s special technique in one on one situations, his excellent abilities as a shot stopper on. Keeper of dreams is his much lesser known first book first translated into english at least about the brief professional career of lars leese, a german goalkeeper who was catapulted from lower league. Tragedy of goalkeeper robert enkes secret struggle. But beneath the bright veneer of success lay a darker story. This is a superb biography of a talented but troubled soul. A life too short is a sports biography about as much as bs johnsons classic the unfortunates is a sports novel. Here, awardwinning writer ronald reng pieces together the puzzle.
Versandkostenfrei geschenkservice schnelle lieferung. Reng is best known as the author of the heartbreaking, beautiful book a life too short about the late robert enke which i discuss later. He was thirtytwo years old and a devoted husband and father. Eloquent and sensitive story does justice to robert enke and his. Robert had shown serious stage fright both with moving to benfica and later to. A life too short by ronald reng a poignant analysis chronicling the effects of depression on robert enke, the german goalkeeper who took his own life rob bagchi. A fantastic tribute to robert enke, a fascinating and moving look into depression and how the pressure of professional sports can exacerbate the condition. Reng brings into sharp relief the specific demands and fears faced by those who play toplevel sport. Enke s story is told by his close friend ronald reng, a journalist with whom he had been working on a book. The tragedy of robert enke reprint by reng, ronald isbn.
The importance of ronald rengs biography of german goalkeeper robert enke is not in how it captures him on the field, but in how it. While beloved of football hipsters, the bundesliga has always lacked a landmark english language tv show to really generate significant interest in the uk and ireland. The book details the life of robert enke, particularly focusing on enkes. A life too short by ronald reng penguin books australia. On 10 november 2009, the goalkeeper of the german national team, robert enke, stepped in front of a passenger train near hanover. The tragedy of robert enke was voted william hill sports book of the year in 2011. Winner of the william hill sports book of the year winner of the british sports book awards football book of the year why does an international footballer with the world at his feet decide to take his own life. Enke s life was memorialized by ronald reng in the biography a life too short. Ronald reng will be best known to english readers for a life too short his excellent and heartbreaking biography of the late robert enke. Young supporter of germanys national goalkeeper robert enke writes in book of condolences. The title should highlight that it can affect anyone, enke s wife teresa, the ceo of the robert enke foundation, told a press conference hosted by hannover ahead of this years anniversary. Awardwinning writer ronald reng pieces together the puzzle of his friends life, shedding valuable light on the crushing pressures endured by professional sportsmen and on life at the top clubs.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. On 10 november 2009 the german national goalkeeper, robert enke, stepped in front of a passing train. Winner of the william hill sports book of the year, the biography of robert. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. After enke s death, reng wrote a book about his late friend. How one can be the loneliest number the irish times.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a life too short. W hen the announcement was made on monday afternoon that ronald reng had won the william hill sports book of the year for a life too short the tragedy of robert enke. At its heart, enkes tragedy is a universal story of a man struggling against his demons. Winner of the william hill sports book of the year, the biography of robert enke, the international footballer with the world at his feet who took his own lifehere, awardwinning writer ronald reng pieces together the puzzle of his lost friends life. But football runs through the heart of enke s story and this book belongs to the first rank of publications on the game of minds and souls that exists behind the beautiful game that is seen on the field.
Enkes life was memorialized by ronald reng in the biography a life too short. On november 10, 2009, the german national goalkeeper, robert enke, stepped in front of a passing train. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The tragedy of robert enke is a 2012 biography by ronald reng about the hannover 96 captain and germany goalie robert enke, who committed suicide after six years of depression on 10 november 2009. The tragedy of robert enke is a 2012 biography by ronald reng about the hannover 96 captain and germany goalie robert enke, who committed suicide after six years of depression on 10 november 2009 synopsis. Eloquent and sensitive story does justice to robert enke. The author, a journalist and friend of robert enke, looks deeply, but never intrusively, into enke s history to reveal the all too human side that may.
The book won the william hill sports book of the year in 2011. Rengs acutely observed book completes a trilogy of required reading not. Anybody who thinks that a depressive will ever respond to a good shake should be made to read this book from cover to cover, that way ronald reng s gifted friend will not have died in vein. The best books ive read on german football all sports. Reng was the first nonenglish speaking author in 23 years to win the award. The tragedy of robert enke kindle edition by ronald reng author visit amazons ronald reng page. Robert enke ein allzu kurzes leben ronald reng home. Winner of the william hill sports book of the year, the biography of robert enke.
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