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Awake Again by Martin Krieg
Two bike rides across America after two months in a coma, right side paralysis and clinical death. A Timeless True Story!
"This is a moving inspirational tale
that showcases the benefits of our sport."
Bicycling Magazine |
"This book Needs to Be Read"
The Venerable Tenzin Choden
Dalai Lama Initiate, India |
I have just finished reading your book. Amazing! I would like to order
ten copies for my stiudents.
Joel Rizzo, owner of nation's largest dojo, top disciple of Master Jung Shee Doo Wai,
and world's second highest ranking Martial Artist - Aug 5, 2005 |
Successes and failures on the road to recovery
After being pronounced clinically dead, wavering between life and death
from a head injury, Martin Krieg regained consciousness but was paralyzed and
completely helpless. The book tells what it feels like to be in this state and
how a victim of head injury reacts to strange and terrifying surroundings -
powerful, seductive forces which pull the patient from the outside world into
nothingness.
As he began to recover, the bicycle became Martin's favorite rehabilitation
tool,. His tremendous comeback efforts are chronicled, including his much
publicized transAmerica ride sponsored by the National Head injury Foundation.
Finally, Martin shares his goal for a more fit and healthy America by describing
his plans for a national bicycle highway, which are now well underway
This last weekend i poured myself into your book and finished it on Monday morn...what a joy to read. It's a lovely little book and reminds me of lots of issues that we face in life, even without the tremendous trauma that you experienced and said you have benefited from. Hurray for you - for coming thru it all and writing the book...and heading down the path (bikepath) that led to your becoming part of so many folks lives. Thank you.
Someday there might a sequel?
Bob Ornelas, Arcata, CA Mayor 1996-2004
May 7, 2004
When I read "Awake Again", I was going through a divorce with two young children,
had just moved to a new town, was returning to the workforce after nearly 10 years,
and struggling financially. My whole world felt as though it had been turned upside-down.
This book made me realize not only how grateful I should be for all that I did have,
but also helped me with ways to deal with what I was going through. It is an incredible
inspiration for anyone going through any kind of trauma in their life. My thanks
go to Martin for sharing such an extraordinary experience!
Faye Saunders
August 5, 2001
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