A Life Too Short

A Life Too Short: The Tragedy of Robert Enke

First edition (German)

Author| Ronald Reng
Original title| Ein allzu kurzes Leben
Language| German
Subject| Biography
Genre| Biography
Publisher| Random House UK

Publication date

| 1010
Publication place| Germany
Media type| Print (Paperback)
Pages| 400
ISBN| 0224091662

A Life Too Short: The Tragedy of Robert Enke is a 2010 biography by Ronald Reng about the Hannover 96 captain and Germany Goalkeeper Robert Enke, who died by suicide after six years of depression on 10 November 2009.

## Synopsis

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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.[1]

## Reception

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Critical reception for A Life Too Short has been positive, with the book receiving the 2011 William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award.[2] The Guardian praised A Life too Short as "eloquent and sensitive",[3] and William Hill co-founder Graham Sharpe stated it was "an outstanding piece of sportswriting".[4]

## References

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1. ^ Crompton, Sarah (27 September 2011). "Tragedy of goalkeeper Robert Enke's secret struggle". London: Telegraph. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
2. ^ Briggs, Simon (28 November 2011). "Ronaldo Reng's biography of German goalkeeper Robert Enke 'A Life Too Short' named Sports Book of the Year". London: Telegraph. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
3. ^ "Eloquent and sensitive story does justice to Robert Enke and his illness". London: Guardian. 28 November 2011. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
4. ^ "A Life Too Short: The Tragedy of Robert Enke". New Statesman. 29 November 2011. Retrieved 24 February 2013.

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