Larger Than Life: From Childhood Abuse to Celebrity Weight-Loss TV Show

by Bruce Pitcher, Rachel Sommer

Part memoir, part inspirational self-help manual, Larger Than Life follows Bruce Pitcher's journey from a twenty-year-old, 410-pound gas station employee to a fit motivational speaker, athlete, and founder of his own weight-loss lifestyle program. Through his story of childhood abuse and his experience on a popular weight-loss television show, Bruce shares the tools and methods that helped him lose the weight, come to terms with the reasons he gained it in the first place, and create a new, healthy, happy, and sustainable lifestyle.

214 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 10, 2019

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m an avid reader, but even I have had only a handful with some remainders of books I’ve read in one day! I could NOT put it down. I’ve also highlighted and ear marked so many things to revisit and dig deeper into. Bruce Pitcher isn’t a new face in this world, many know him from his episode on Extreme Weight Loss. But this is the first time the public (outside of his coaching groups) you get a very in depth look at who Bruce is. From abuse and neglect, to gaining and loosing, overcoming adversity and sinking deep into depression. I’ve cried for him and laughed at moments, but in all of the many emotions you go through - the one thing I fee most is gratitude. For him to share so much gives me hope that one day I can share my whole story too. He’s a phenomenal human and all of the lessons he has learned are in there for your benefit. Use them to dig deeper inside you and find your passion.

[Marie Cavaliere · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don't define who you are based on what others think.

I loved this book. Bruce gives hope to everyone who has ever thought that they weren't good enough because of what others made them feel. He's a ray of sunshine and I am so happy that Chris & Heidi brought Bruce into the public's eyes.

[Kelly Schaefer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!

I have been following Bruce since his time on the show with Chris & Heidi but had forgotten about all that he has gone through. This book lays it all out there and just proves what an amazing person he is with all that he has gone through.

[Amy Henson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will open your eyes to your own need to transform your life. Bruce is a powerhouse personality and this book will get you pumped on life. His story will bring you to tears and then bring you hope and joy and a new outlook on the world.

[Michael Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good inspirational read. Read it in an afternoon. A bit repetitive at times, but I like reading any motivational stories and if I get one thing out of it, I'm happy. It was worth my time to read.