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5/5 Waterstones Language English Publication date May 3, 2012 Pages 400 Genre Biography Subject Biography | 4.5/5 Goodreads Country Germany Publisher Random House UK Media type Print (Paperback) Originally published 3 May 2012 Page count 400 ISBN 0224091662 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Vg tips sports book interview a life too short the tragedy of robert enke
A Life too Short: 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.
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Synopsis
The book details the life of Robert Enke, particularly focusing on Enke's struggle with depression. Reng also focuses on his friendship with Enke, with whom he was supposed to co-write a biography.
Reception
Critical reception for A Life too Short has been positive, with the book receiving the 2011 William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award. The Guardian praised A Life too Short as "eloquent and sensitive", and William Hill co-founder Graham Sharpe stated it was "an outstanding piece of sportswriting".
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A Life Too Short Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA