The Book

Real Men Do Cry: A Story of Resilience & Mental Fitness

Part memoir, part mental fitness guide, Eric’s book, Real Men Do Cry delivers a powerful message on mental health, resilience, and the tools needed to navigate life’s challenges.

Cover of the book 'Real Men Do Cry' by Eric Hipple. It shows a football player in uniform holding a football, with text about the book's theme of addressing depression and overcoming loss.

Real Men Do Cry, by former NFL quarterback Eric Hipple, is an incredible story of tragedy and triumph. After his 15-year-old son died of suicide, Eric fell into a debilitating downward spiral. Bankrupt and jailed for drunk driving, he found the strength to seek therapy for his own depression and was able to make an amazing comeback. With unflinching honesty, Eric shares his journey, thus opening the door for others to realize that depression is treatable.

This page-turner is packed with practical resources for families living with depression and is a valuable tool for counselors and mental health professionals nationwide. Resources include a Nine-Symptom Checklist for Depression along with Signs of Depression and Possible Suicide Risk.

Editorial Reviews

  • “Real men get depression. As a good quarterback, Eric decided to share his knowledge and passion in the belief that he could help explain the game plan to win this struggle.”

    John F. Greden, M.D. | Executive Director of the University of Michigan Depression Center

  • "This book is difficult to put down. Eric Hipple tells the real deal about men and depression. Seeking help for depression is not a weakness or a character flaw but a sign of strength and empowerment."

    Donna Holland Barnes, PH. D. | President of the National ORganization for People of Color Against Suicide

  • "This is an important book for everyone—fathers, husbands, sons, and the women who care about them. Eric's message is powerfully delivered: men with depression need to seek help. It's not only the courageous thing to do; it can save lives."

    Robert Gebbia | Executive Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Customer Reviews

  • “The book meet my expectations. I had the opertunity to hear Mr Hipple speak and Apprictaed his life’s experience and sharing it with people. The book was shipped from the supplier quickly and arrived in a few days.”

    —Scott Mullins

  • “This is an excellent book for anyone suffering from a suicide loss. Eric’s down to earth from the heart true story is moving and leaves an impact. His book helps the reader find direction in what can be considered the most challenging times in your life. Thank you Eric for helping me better understand the true signs and symptoms of the questions from suicide.”

    —Dan Nasharr

  • “Humbly written. Honestly presented. Sometimes we are given the worst life circumstances in order to truly see. This is one of those stories.”

    —Arimark

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