
Truth Doesn't Have a Side
My Alarming Discovery About the Danger of Contact Sports
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Ron Butler
One day in 2002 the 50-year old body of former Pittsburgh Steeler and hall of famer Mike Webster was laid on a cold table in front of pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu. Webster's body looked to Omalu like the body of a much older man, and the circumstances of his behavior prior to his death were clouded in mystery. But when Omalu cut into Webster's brain, it appeared to be normal. Something didn't add up.
It was at this moment, Omalu studying slides of Webster's brain tissue under a microscope, that the world of contact sports would never be the same: the discovery of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. CTE can result in an array of devastating consequences including deterioration in attention, memory loss, social instability, depression, and even suicide. And Omalu's discovery of CTE in the brain of an American football player has become the catalyst of a blazing controversy across all contact sports.
At the center of that controversy stands the unlikely Dr. Bennet Omalu, a Nigerian-born American citizen, a mild-mannered, gentle man of faith. It is fascinating that it would take someone on the outside of American culture to make this amazing discovery, and refuse to let it be kept hidden. Dr. Omalu began his life in strife, growing up in war-torn Nigeria. But his medical studies in forensic pathology proved to be a lifeline. It fed his natural curiosity and awakened within a deeper desire to always search for the truth. Who would have thought that such an unexpected character would play such a role in bringing to life this world-changing data?
In Truth Doesn't Have a Side, discover the truth about CTE: Its causes and symptoms, how we might keep our children safe and guide professional athletes when CTE sets in. The problem of CTE is coming to light with each new story about an athlete's concussion problem, and we are likely facing dramatic changes to professional sports. You'll be inspired by Dr. Bennet Omalu a man driven by his love and concern for the welfare of all people, and his professional vow to speak the truth.
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Scary
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Important for Parents to Hear
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He talks a little about his personal history as well, his struggles in Nigeria, his relationship with his wife and colleagues, and his faith in God. For us Americans he also provides a nice objective viewpoint on the racism that was present here during his college years and I assume somewhat now.
Narration is excellent. narrator has also an African accent, he uses voice inflection when necessary. I only gave the story 4 stars because it seems like he does repeat himself a little bit. I highly recommend this book, especially for parents of underage children who might be interested in contact sports. Every parent needs to be aware of what he's talking about here.
Excellent Book On The Dangers Of High Impact Sport
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The truth of anything does not have a side. Dr Omalu had the education, circumstances and persistence to discover CTE as seen in football players and others involved in high contact sports. He took work home & paid for testing out of his own pocket. Who, but a very dedicated and passionate person would do that?
I must admit, I never liked football. I could see it was violent. Nor would I watch wrestling, boxing, martial arts or for that matter go to the circus where people walk a tightrope and abuse animals for entertainment.
I am also a spiritual person. I believe the words of the Bible were written to guide us through life and that the Bible is the Word of God. Therefore, I take the incident at 2 Samuel 23:15-17 to heart. David craved water from a certain well in Bethlehem. When his men heard of his thirst for that particular water; they broke through enemy lines to get it for him. When they brought it to him, he refused to drink it and poured it out on the ground to God because they had risked their lives to get it. The lesson I take from this is that we should not be entertained by those risking their life for my enjoyment. But that is my conscience; another reader may think otherwise.
I think this is a book that anyone with children should listen to. Those contemplating playing high impact sports should listen carefully to the advise of this book.
Truly Enlightening
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My two sons chose not to play football but rather baseball and swimming. I'm glad they did.
I truly believe we will see the end of football as we know it today within the next 25 years, if not sooner. The damage from repeated hits to the head and subsequently diagnosed CTE cannot be ignored.
Enlightening!
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A Reader’s Prayer
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Omalu is a gift to humanity.
Excellent, Informative and Inspirational
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Wonderful!!
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The personal back story, prior to the events and discovery of CTE.
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