Romo: My Life on the Edge: Living Dreams and Slaying Dragons

Bill Romanowski's autobiography is often looped in with Jose Canseco's as party tales from the big leagues, but the two athletes really have little in common. What will strike the reader as obvious is that Romanowski possesses a Spartan disposition while Canseco was a Madonna loving celebrity. The famous linebacker was very much a purist who absolutely loved the game of football, and much of the pharmaceutical memories sprung from a desire to remain a player. The major number in this story that determines much of the plot is "4.8" because that's what Romanowski ran for scouts in the 40 yard dash at the combines. Despite his excellent career at Boston College, I remain amazed that a guy that slow could have ever been in the NFL. It is a testament both to his dedication and desire. Romanowski is a true obsessive who, if he can't be serious about something won't bother doing it at all. His dream in life was to be in the NFL, and he put every once of energy and ability into making it happen.Some of his tactics, of course, crossed the intensity line as he degraded other players and committed acts of horrendous sportsmanship. I truly believe such behaviors were totally unnecessary, and I agree with Shannon Sharpe that apologies running for 16 years should not be given any credence. However, his participation in the NFL was more a medical that attitude miracle. Romanowski took every sort of drug available to ensure that he was capable of suiting up. Indeed, his last season, he was given painkiller injections before every game. The irony about the situation is that the linebacker really was a health nut who treated his body like a temple-when he wasn't taking all kinds of drugs, IVs, and controversial live cell injections. It is important to note that Romanowski was never a recreational drug user, however. It was all done with his job in mind and his need to stay competitive in a league he was too slow to play in from the beginning. Regardless of how one may negatively judge the means, the results were amazing. He is a living testament to the way in which Will affects life. His accomplishments are amazing. The man has four Super Bowl rings and will remain a legend until he dies. The only tragedy was the concussions. The damage to his brain is forever and its impact will only get worse. Already, his sense of smell and taste are almost completely gone. Did he paid too much for glory and riches? He'd be the first to say he didn't.

The book was ok. Although, I mostly bought it to learn about his connection to the BALCO scandal. He barely mentions it and doesn’t mention his use of HGH at all.

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

While it wasn’t a terribly well written book, it didn’t really matter with the story of such a wild man always on the edge. The violence almost losses it’s shock because of the book’s point of view. Astounding sports book.

Great insight into the pressure and performance expectations of a NFL athlete. Amazing what a person will do to stay on top of his game from diet, exercise and treatmetns. Amazing that Doctors and trainers in the NFL would let a guy slide so many times with the concussion symptoms he was having.

Bill Romanowski's book is excellent.To his credit,he acknowledges(and accepts the blame for)everything he's done.He's honest.Thisis a warts-and-all life story told very well.He's been accused ofbeing a cheater and cheap-shot artist,and he confronts both head-on.A note to all his critics:So he cheated-SO WHAT?WHAT PLAYERDOESN'T THESE DAYS?AND YES,THEY ALL TAKE CHEAP SHOTS!WHAT CAN YOUDO?GUYS GET HURT!THAT'S FOOTBALL!And this is a great book forfootball fans.

1st off im not into reading biography types but this book really got me going! i wanted to leave work and run wind sprints on my lunch break lol good read really! but if you are the easily offended PC femme metro maybe this book is not for genderless slimes like you

Good book

Great book about the darker side of football.