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PublisherThree STORY Press

ISBN-100974849227

ISBN-139780974849225

eBay Product ID (ePID)59771822

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Book TitleTour De Life : from Coma to Competition

Number of Pages278 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2007

TopicCycling, Sports

IllustratorYes

GenreSports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorSaul Raisin, Dave Shields

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight22.1 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Reviews"Maybe the next American Tour [de France] winner sitting right here, Saul Raisin." —Bob Roll, cycling icon and broadcaster, "A story of a fighter who never gives up. A man who knows that anything is possible." —Inside Edition, KUTV 2, Salt Lake City, "'Will touch your heart, your mind, and enhance your own value of living every day with gusto." -- The Paceline, "[Dave Shields] captures the miracle and dedication, hard work, and care that went into Saul's physical recovery." —Pedal Pushers On-Line, "[Dave Shields] captures the miracle and dedication, hard work, and care that went into Saul's physical recovery." --Pedal Pushers On-Line, "'Will touch your heart, your mind, and enhance your own value of living every day with gusto." — The Paceline, "Maybe the next American Tour [de France] winner sitting right here, Saul Raisin." --Bob Roll, cycling icon and broadcaster, "[Dave Shields] captures the miracle and dedication, hard work, and care that went into Saul's physical recovery." -Pedal Pushers On-Line, "'Will touch your heart, your mind, and enhance your own value of living every day with gusto." -The Paceline, "Maybe the next American Tour [de France] winner sitting right here, Saul Raisin." -Bob Roll, cycling icon and broadcaster, "A story of a fighter who never gives up. A man who knows that anything is possible." --Inside Edition, KUTV 2, Salt Lake City, "There's only one problem for Saul Raisin. One miracle--living through a horrific crash, a coma, and severe brain injury--isn't enough. He wants to race again." --Bicycling Magazine, "A story of a fighter who never gives up. A man who knows that anything is possible." -Inside Edition,KUTV 2, Salt Lake City, "There's only one problem for Saul Raisin. One miracle—living through a horrific crash, a coma, and severe brain injury—isn't enough. He wants to race again." —Bicycling Magazine, "There's only one problem for Saul Raisin. One miracle-living through a horrific crash, a coma, and severe brain injury-isn't enough. He wants to race again." -Bicycling Magazine

SynopsisTells the story of a young bicycle racer who survived a horrifying crash in France in 2006. Detailing the course of his recovery, this work focuses on his parents' frantic navigation of the French health-care system, the challenges that confront the families of patients with brain injuries, and his own journey back from pain and despair., The story of a young bicycle racer who survived a horrifying crash in France in 2006, this true account is inspirational for cycling fans, those who have coped with brain and spinal cord injuries, and anyone who is uplifted by the heroic efforts of a come-back kid. Already a seasoned veteran of adversity, Saul Raisin struggled in his teens with severe kyphosis--exaggerated outward curvature of the spine--and went on to fight his way to the elite levels of professional cycling. After his 2006 accident, no one thought he would live, let alone race again. Detailing the course of his recovery, Saul focuses on his parents' frantic navigation of the French health-care system, the frightening challenges that confront the families of patients with brain injuries, and his own journey back from pain and despair.