Rudy

My Story

De: Rudy Ruettiger

Narrado por: Daniel Butler

The inspirational real-life story of the man behind the beloved movie Rudy, his continued determination to make his dreams come true, and how you can dream big too.

How does a lower middle class kid, who suffered through school with undiagnosed dyslexia, get into Notre Dame and become the inspiration for millions in a Hollywood film that has become one of the most inspiring sport movies ever made? He never gave up. For the first time, read Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger's real life story and learn the behind-the-scenes details of the ten years it took to make the movie and how that tossed him into a new career of public speaking that continues on stages today alongside world-class leaders and speakers. Divided into four parts, each include details of the failures and hard lessons he's learned along the way and how hitting the reset button was often the best thing that ever happened to him:

• Growing up one of 14 kids in Joliet, a brief stint in the Navy opens a new world of opportunity and dreams
• Rudy finds a side door into Notre Dame where in a legendary moment he becomes one of only a few players in school history to be carried off the field
• The struggle to find a career after college leads him to his new impossible dream, to get a movie made about his life story

Launched into a new world, Rudy finds his true calling as an inspirational speaker and reveals how losing site of his own dreams nearly derails him, but how once again, in learning another of life's most important lessons, he finds a reason to hope again—through the eyes of the next generation of Rudys Rudy doesn't represent some far-fetched Hollywood fantasy that most people can never attain—the power of his story comes from the fact that at heart he's just an “Average Joe.” The moral is that anyone with a dream can make that dream a reality—as long as they’re willing to put in the hard work, and heart, it takes to get there.

©2012 Thomas Nelson, Inc. (P)2012 Thomas Nelson, Inc.

Worth reading if you have seen the movie

I highly recommend this if you have seen the movie
Please read
Good book go Irish

never give up

I have always loved this movie and the book is even better. Truly encouraging to see Rudy accomplish his dreams

Great story

I was so thrilled that the movie was so close to the actual real thing.

Feel Good

Definitely a feel good story. I love the way Rudy made sense of the school system... I had similar experiences in school that I had yet to figure out till I read this. I love how he just walked towards all those goals like there was nothing to lose. I love how he talks about how rough it was, how so many things didn't work out from time to time, how the leeches showed up at every corner when he was trying to launch his movie... even a priest was trying to blackmail him! He persevered in spite of it all. My review doesn't touch all the wonderful things I got from this book.

Joliet stories

The personal anecdotes were great. It really captured “the spirit of Rudy”.
The first few chapters were a bit heavy on all the Notre Dame love. Could have shortened that up a bit. But hey, there’s a lot to like about ND.
We met up with Danny at the ND bookstore in October ‘23. I think he was there for a book signing. Still looks young as I remember him at a wrestling practice in HS at JCHS.

Wow everything is possible

This is a great uplifting message. Got me off your but a day started on the path to fulfilling MY dream. Love. Love. Love this book!

Motivational For All Ages !!

I was able to relate to Rudy since the beginning of the story. I was able to view similarities in our upbringing despite different backgrounds. Pushes me to continue to work on my goals!

More story behind the "Rudy" movie

Loved it! Now you know the rest of the story! Very Inspirational. Never to Kate to make a difference in your life.

Go after your dreams

Great book. Great story. It's not about football, it's about life. Very inspiring. Thanks Rudy!

GREAT STORY...GREAT INSPIRATION!

I could relate to so much of his life! the world is a better place because of this man...a true blessing!