Dave dravecky comeback book

Just five days after his winning game, dravecky broke his armand would later lose it entirely as the cancer returned. He and his wife, jan, live in denver, colorado, where endurance, his ministry to encourage those who are facing serious illness, loss or depression, is located. Dravecky s awardwinning first book, comeback, sold over 650,000 copies. Share comeback by tim stafford and dave dravecky 1991, paperback comeback by tim stafford and dave dravecky 1991, paperback 1 product rating. Discount prices on books by dave dravecky, including titles like everyday strength. This is the supposedly inspiring story of dave dravecky and his come back from cancer to pitch in the major leagues again. Because of the overwhelming response to our story and our desire to walk alongside others who suffer, my wife, jan, and i founded endurance with jan and dave dravecky, a nonprofit organization located in colorado.

Comeback by dave dravecky, tim stafford nook book ebook. But whenever god closes a door, he opens a windowand the window he opened for dave led to a career as a bestselling author. With the help of tim stafford, dave dravecky saw comeback republished as a selftitled autobiography for children in 1992. On october 7, 1988, dave dravecky underwent surgery which removed half of the deltoid muscle in his pitching arm after a cancerous desmoid tumor was found.

Dravecky now speaks to groups all over and has given many the motivation needed to tackle their goals. Buy dave dravecky ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. In one of the most memorable moments of major league baseball, dave dravecky pitched a winning gameless than a year after undergoing cancer surgery on his pitching arm. Dave dravecky, former allstar pitcher for the san francisco giants, is the bestselling author of comeback and when you cant come back. Dravecky wrote two books about his battles with cancer and his comeback attempt. Comeback book by dave dravecky 4 available editions. Shortly after realizing his lifelong dream of being a major league baseball pitchera southpaw for the san francisco giants dave dravecky was diagnosed with a soft tissue cancer in the deltoid muscle of his pitching arm. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. He has also written a christian motivational book, called up, published in 2004 by zondervan. Dave dravecky keynote speakers bureau and speaking fee. Dave dravecky has 20 books on goodreads with 1197 ratings. Pregame 25th anniversary of comeback celebration with the san francisco giants. Unlike most inspirational sports books, comeback refuses to sentimentalize its subject and commends itself as a model of restraint in examining the religious. This book chronicles his two year journey through the diagnosis of a cancerous tumour in his pitching arm, and his comeback to the major leagues.

Just nine months after surgery, dave once again stepped onto the mound to pitch a winning game for the giants. Beginning with his struggle in the minor leagues and follow ing through to his fight against cancer, comeback is a dramatic tale of determination and faith. Dravecky, dave this is the inspiring story of the san francisco giants pitching star who has struggled courageously to overcome adversity and tragedy. Dave dravecky was pitcher with the san francisco giants in the late 80s. Dave dravecky books list of books by dave dravecky.

Comeback by dave dravecky overdrive rakuten overdrive. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Comeback by dave dravecky, tim stafford and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Comeback has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Dravecky s triumphant defeat of the cancer and his return to the game of baseball is chronicled in his award winning book, comeback, which has sold more than 650,000 copies. Complete summary of dave dravecky, tim staffords comeback. Listen to dave as he shares his personal story about baseball, the world series, cancer, losing his arm and what truly matters in his life. Dravecky has come back to the writing table, though, with a sequel to his 1990 comeback, which was a far more affecting memoir with its focus on his baseball career and dramatic medical ups and downs. After dave s comeback and fall from the mound, with the weakened bone, the cancer returned yet again. Dravecky was one of those obnoxious players who said things such as, i want to thank my lord jesus christ in interviews after he won a game. Following his career, dravecky wrote two books about his comeback. Dave dravecky speaking fee and booking agent contact. After dravecky s comeback and fall from the mound, with the weakened bone, the cancer returned yet again. Dave wrote comeback 1990 and coauthored with wife jan and ken gire, when you cant come back 1992.

Online shopping from a great selection at books store. In one of the most memorable moments of major league baseball, dave dravecky of the san francisco giants pitched a winning game less than a year after undergoing cancer surgery on his pitching arm. Dave dravecky inspirational speaker capitol city speakers bureau. Dave dravecky is the bestselling author of eight inspirational books, including his gripping story, comeback. He is a speaker and the founder of outreach of hope ministries. Dave dravecky books list of books by author dave dravecky. Millions of tv fans witnessed dave dravecky s unforgettable comeback.

Comeback, published in 1990 and written with tim stafford, and when you cant come back, coauthored with wife jan and ken gire and published in 1992. Daves triumphant defeat of the cancer and his return to the game of baseball is chronicled in his award winning book, comeback, which. A rallying symbol for cancer patients and anyone facing hardship, dravecky talks about the faith that has helped him through the ordeals that ended his career and threatened his life. An mlb allstars true story of losing an arm to cancerand finding strength through his faithgives new depth and meaning to the word comeback the new york times. In 1992, dave dravecky published his first book, comeback. Dave dravecky has been speaking professionally for the past 30 years, delivering inspirational and motivational speeches to a wide variety of audiences across the country.

He played major league baseball for the san diego padres 198287 and san francisco. David dravecky is an american former professional baseball player, a motivational speaker, and an author. Our excitement of his comeback ended just five days later when dave s arm broke in midpitch. Unwilling to give up his dream, he fought backand fought back hard. Dravecky has met heartbreak at every turn with determination and faith. Discover book depositorys huge selection of dave dravecky books online. See all books authored by dave dravecky, including when you cant come back, and do not lose heart, and more on.

An indemand speaker, dave is known for delivering messages of hope and inspirationto both christian and secular audiences. His christian faith has also been a pillar of what keeps him inspiring and persevering. Comeback, published in 1990 and written with tim stafford, and when you. Dave s triumphant defeat of the cancer and his return to the game of baseball is chronicled in his award winning book, comeback, which has sold more than 650,000 copies. This is the incredible story of dave draveckys dramatic comeback, his battle against. Tim stafford the story of the san francisco giants baseball pitcher who came back from cancer to pitch again before breaking his arm during the game. This book recounts the thrilling details of daves two comebacksfrom his early baseball career and brief return to the pitching mound to his ultimate triumph over. Two years later, he published his second book, when you cant come back. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards help free shipping shopper toolkit registry sell.