Romo: My Life on the Edge: Living Dreams and Slaying Dragons | 
 enlarge | Author: Bill Romanowski
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
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Avg. Customer Rating:  23 reviews
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Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 006115217X
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.332092
EAN: 9780061152177
ASIN: 006115217X
Publication Date: September 1, 2006
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Off the field, Bill Romanowski was a caring father and devoted husband. On the field, Romo was unstoppable, terrorizing the NFL for sixteen brutal years. Some players called him a throwback, some called him mean, some called him dirty. But they all respected him and would much rather have played with him than against him. Coaches loved Romo for the heart and soul he gave to the game. He was rewarded with two Pro Bowl appearances and four Super Bowl rings, but it all came at a heavy price: dozens of concussions that have led to dizzy spells, memory lapses...and questionable choices that undermined his integrity. Would he do it all over again? Romo the intimidating linebacker would in a heartbeat. Bill Romanowski, however, would do things differently today.
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 the next level July 10, 2008
If you are thinking of buying this book, you are probably looking for information on the following:
- why did Romo take drugs?
- why did he play so dirty?
- what is it like being a linebacker in the NFL?
- what does it take to be successful in the NFL?
Someone who is interested in the above questions should read this book because it delivers so richly in these areas. People who think football isn't quite gladiatorial enough these days will love the book.
Probably not a good present to buy for someone because it is a book that I imagine more people would hate than love. For competitive sports lovers only in my opinion,
I liked it! No pulitzer but entertaining June 1, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Not a bad effort as sports stars biographies go. I think it was a worthy purchase. Obviously Romo had an incredible work ethic and it was quite uplifting at times to read about the lenghts he went to to maintain his peak performance. I worry about his health for the remainder of his life though. Good read and if you like contact sports, you will understand his devotion. I'm 43, still consider myself young and play madden because I can't do the real thing! Go Romo!
Romo is great May 9, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
An excellent history of human fears and greatness , in the best sport of the world.
Fresh Insight January 6, 2007
Having been addicted to football since the age of 4 when I would watch Sunday NFL with my father, this book gave me fresh insight into a sport I have loved for more than 40 years. Given the fact that most autobiographies will present the subject in a moderatively positive light, I did get a better perspective on the inside of the game and what pressures these warriors experience - whether real, perceived, or self-imposed. I often get stares from men when they see me reading this book at the gym...I guess women aren't supposed to be that "into" pro-football, but after 40 plus years of it...what can I say. Its a good read
Romo - fun book. January 3, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Good book. Lots of interesting focus on the fitness fads.
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