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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 kyphosisexaggerated outward curvature of the spineand 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.
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Winner, Best Sports Biography of 2007 from USA Book News
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"Maybe the next American Tour [de France] winner sitting right here, Saul Raisin." Bob Roll, cycling icon and broadcaster
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"'Will touch your heart, your mind, and enhance your own value of living every day with gusto." The Paceline
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"There's only one problem for Saul Raisin. One miracleliving through a horrific crash, a coma, and severe brain injuryisn't enough. He wants to race again." Bicycling Magazine
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"A story of a fighter who never gives up. A man who knows that anything is possible." Inside Edition, KUTV 2, Salt Lake City
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"One of the most heart-felt and motivating books I have ever read." Bicycle.net
About the Author
Saul Raisin was one of America's rising cyclists until a serious accident in 2006 left him in a coma. His parents were told that because a piece of his brain had to be removed to save his life, he would be permanently paralyzed on his left side. Astoundingly, he has not only fought his way back to normal lifehe has returned to Europe and plans to start racing again. He lives in Dalton, Georgia. Dave Shields is the author of The Pendulum's Path, The Race, and The Tour and is an avid endurance athlete who has won multiple long-distance races. He has appeared on CNN, Fox News, and numerous radio and television shows to provide cycling insight and expertise. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.