Dave Dravecky

Writing: 4.0; Theme: 5.0; Content: 5.0; Language: 5.0; Overall: 4.5

Dave Dravecky was a baseball player who played with the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants back in the eighties and early nineties. In 1988, it was discovered that he had a tumor in his left arm, his pitching arm. He had surgery and the cancer was removed. He made the decision that he was going to make a comeback starting the long arduous process. Not quite a year later his comeback was secure when he started a game show more for the San Francisco Giants and pitched very well. In his second and next start of his comeback as he threw a pitch, he toppled to the ground in great pain. His left arm was broken, and his comeback was over. This is where his first book, Comeback, ended and this book began. It shares the heartache and hardship that Dave, his wife, and their two children experienced during these years of his comeback. Inspiring and highly recommended.

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This one of the better books written by a Christian who overcame a debilitating injury. He claims that he doesn't know all the answers, especially the why question. The book is not overly preachy but very pragmatic in his views. Very encouraging for anyone going through tough times.

Dave Dravecky grew up playing baseball in his backyard. He dreamed of making it to the big leagues. And he did. But then, while pitching for the San Francisco Giants, Dave noticed a lump in his left arm.Cancer!Surgery removed one half of the deltoid muscle in Dave's arm, and the doctor said he'd never pitch again. But with extraordinary faith and courage, Dave proved them wrong.This is the incredible story of Dave Dravecky's dramatic comeback, his battle against cancer, and his struggle to show more keep his faith to matter what curves were thrown his way. show less

Outstanding guide for persons of faith who are struggling with life-threatening illness