Review: An Awe-some Ride
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 25, 2013
"Never say die!" This book is such an inspirational story that takes you through the author's journey from being at the top of the corporate heap to a catastrophic stroke to the often-painful struggle to recovery. What's so great about this book is that the story line of his life is interwoven so neatly with life lessons (many of which will be familiar to many of us, such as, "No one is responsible for my happiness but me!"). The context of the story and struggle gives a true depth to the life lessons... stuff that we tend to forget in the hustle of everyday life. The life lessons make so much sense in his story and are never preachy. Just little reminders of what we already know,This is a physical and metaphysical journey of awe-inspiring proportions. Also, great background on the road... he traveled so many routes on his way home that I have traveled that it was like being there. The writing is conversational, smooth, and easy to read. At the same time, the book made me stop at many points and think about what has been happening in my own life. It's a very deep book hidden in a great story of courage, strength, perseverance, and joyous abandon. Definitely a recommended read--more than once!