Busted: The Rise and Fall of Art Schlichter

This book was well-written, spoken from the heart, and gave me a feeling that I really got to know Art. I'm so glad he wrote this book because there are many who have trouble with this addiction. Having been such a star player gives Art a platform to get his message out. He has paid a huge price as has his family. It was good to know the 'new' Art Schlichter, humble, wise, and determined to help others with this addiction. God bless him.

This book is awesome, having never seen Art Schlichter play and always hearing about him, I had to read this book. Schlichter did not hold back in this book at all, he is brutally honest about everything. Why would he make this stuff up? I highly recommend this book to any Buckeye fan or any one who gambles.

This was one of those books I just couldn't put down. I kept reading until my eyes gave out. I have had my own addiction issues mainly with alcohol and to a lesser degree sports betting and the book had me spellbound. I was fascinated with Art's meteoric rise through the ranks of high school and college football, culminating with being the #4 pick in the NFL draft. It was equally shocking to see Art's free fall, eventually winding up in a maximum security prison. In between, is more insanity than you could ever imagine.

What a great look into the Life of Art Schlichter. It's sad in many ways, yet uplifting as you find yourself pulling for him to beat the gambling demons that have cost him so much in life. This book is about more than football it's about the challenges we all face in life and what happens if we give in to those things that try to master us. There is still hope for Art to suceed in life and be a contributor. I hope he makes it.