Gone: A Memoir of Love, Body, and Taking Back My Life by Linda K. Olson (English

Description: Gone by Linda K. Olson When Linda Olson became a triple amputee at twenty-nine, her husband declared, "I didnt marry your arms and your legs." This is the inspiring memoir of how they chose not to be victims and went on to succeed in careers as physicians, become parents, and travel the world. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Linda Olson and her husband, Dave Hodgens, were young doctors whose story had all the makings of a fairy tale. But then, while they were vacationing in Germany, a train hit their van, shattering their lives-and Lindas body. When Linda saw Dave for the first time after losing her right arm and both of her legs, she told him she would understand if he left. His response: "I didnt marry your arms or your legs. If you can do it, I can do it."In order to protect their loved ones, they decided to hide the truth about what really happened on those train tracks, and they kept their secret for thirty-five years. As a triple amputee, Linda learned to walk with prostheses and change diapers and insert IVs with one hand. She finished her residency while pregnant and living on her own. And she and Dave went on to pursue their dream careers, raise two children, and travel the world.Inspiring and deeply moving, Gone asks readers to find not only courage but also laughter in the unexpected challenges we all face. The day of the accident, no one envied Linda and Dave. Today, many do. Author Biography Linda K. Olson, MD, FACR, is an author and motivational speaker with a Get Out and Go message. A Professor Emeritus of radiology at University of California, San Diego, she is committed to empowering Parkinsons patients and families to live life as fully as possible in spite of their disabilities. She has been a triple amputee since 1979 and was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease in 2015. This is her first book. Learn more at Olson and her husband, David Hodgens, MD, raised two children and now live in San Diego with their black lab, Sally. Review 2021 IPPY Awards GoldWinner in Autobiography/Memoir III (Personal Struggle/Health Issues)2021 Maxy Award Winner in Best NonfictionA 2020 Shelf Unbound Top Notable Indie Book2020-2021 Reader Views Silver Award Winner in Memoir/Biography/Autobiography"Olsons riveting narrative is about love and devotion as much as it isabout attitude and tenacity. . . . Inspirational, gripping, and atestament to positive thinking." —Kirkus Reviews "A heartrending, heroic memoir of resilience and love that reminds usall how precious life is and how important it is to fight for it."—Drs. Thomas Patterson and Steffanie Strathdee, coauthors of The Perfect Predator: A Scientists Race to Save her Husband from a Deadly Superbug"An unbelievable journey from hell back to some degree of normal living.A must-read for anybody recovering from traumatic injury."—US Senator Max Cleland (Ret.)"This book will make you question your assumptions about what it meansto be handicapped. It is a beautifully written exemplar of resilience.Linda Olson and her family show us how a family surmounted incredibleadversity with bravery, honesty, and humor."—Joel E. Dimsdale, MD, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, Emeritus University of California, San Diego"This is an incredible story of survival following an horrific accident.It is first and foremost the story of Lindas personal journey ofcourage and resiliency . . . You will read this with awe and wonder."—Frederic G. Sanford, MD, Rear Admiral, Medical Corps US Navy (Ret.) Promotional Crystal Patriarche, BookSparks, $30,000 campaign:•National print, broadcast, and online media campaign•Local print, broadcast, and online media campaign•Widespread Galley distribution to National, local, and niche markets•Targeted trade media campaign for reviews and spotlights•Digital marketing campaign including blog tour•Branded graphics package including print collateral, social media graphics, email and newsletter banners•Early reviewer promotions on Goodreads option•Strategy to position author as an expert•Book or event tour Review Text A 2020 Shelf Unbound Top Notable Indie Book "Olsons riveting narrative is about love and devotion as much as it is about attitude and tenacity. . . . Inspirational, gripping, and a testament to positive thinking." -- Kirkus Reviews "A heartrending, heroic memoir of resilience and love that reminds us all how precious life is and how important it is to fight for it." --Drs. Thomas Patterson and Steffanie Strathdee, coauthors of The Perfect Predator: A Scientists Race to Save her Husband from a Deadly Superbug "An unbelievable journey from hell back to some degree of normal living. A must-read for anybody recovering from traumatic injury." --US Senator Max Cleland (Ret.) "This book will make you question your assumptions about what it means to be handicapped. It is a beautifully written exemplar of resilience. Linda Olson and her family show us how a family surmounted incredible adversity with bravery, honesty, and humor." --Joel E. Dimsdale, MD, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, Emeritus University of California, San Diego "This is an incredible story of survival following an horrific accident. It is first and foremost the story of Lindas personal journey of courage and resiliency . . . You will read this with awe and wonder." --Frederic G. Sanford, MD, Rear Admiral, Medical Corps US Navy (Ret.) Description for Sales People --An incredible personal story: Lindas resilience and capacity for forgiveness after experiencing a horrific accident that results in the amputation of both her legs and her right arm will inspire any reader. --Addresses important issues: The population of amputees in the United States currently sits at 2 million, and an estimated 4.1 million Americans are parents with disabilities. These communities will be interested in Lindas story. --Author has an extensive platform: Linda is in demand as a speaker and has developed a following in the extensive disability community; she has also received numerous awards for her work as a radiologist, her writing appears in various publications, her YouTube videos each have thousands of views, and she has a regular following on her blog. Details ISBN1631527894 Author Linda K. Olson Short Title Gone Publisher She Writes Press Language English ISBN-10 1631527894 ISBN-13 9781631527890 Format Paperback Subtitle A Memoir of Love, Body, and Taking Back My Life Pages 256 Imprint She Writes Press Country of Publication United States Year 2020 NZ Release Date 2020-12-10 US Release Date 2020-12-10 Publication Date 2020-12-10 UK Release Date 2020-12-10 DEWEY 610.92 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-01-11 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138093121;

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