Fire Within: A True Story of Triumph Over Tragedy

by Valerie Greene

This is an amazing survival story. A massive stroke at age 31 left Valerie Greene paralysed and unable to speak. Determined to heal, she spent years regaining and refining her abilities. Today she is... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0974883387
• ISBN13: 9780974883380
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Alex Press
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A trailblazing example of what can be achieved

The Fire Within: A True Story Of Triumph Over Tragedy is the inspirational memoir of a successful businesswoman who suffered a terrible stroke at a young age, which left her paralyzed and unable to speak. Yet with perseverance and faith, she spent years slowly regaining her abilities. Her courage and slow, persistent path to healing offers a vision and a trailblazing example of what can be achieved with the limitless resources of human effort and spirit.

Modern America Hero

Joseph Campbell once said a true hero was someone who braved great dangers, travelled to another world and brought back something truly good and meaningful for his people. Valerie's bravery and determination saw her through her own personal hell which she miraculously transcended. She came back to us with a beautifully inspiring message about the strength of the human spirit. Sadly, we here in America have no great myths to follow, we just don't have heros to speak to our souls and rekindle the fire in our hearts. Valerie is a modern American Hero. Thank you, Valerie, we all love you.

The Fire Within

If you want a quick read that will inspire and delight you, read this book. Once you have read it, you will not be able to keep yourself from sharing it with a friend. Valerie's ability to find humor in the absolute worst of circumstances and to courageously face a myriad of unknowns with undying faith will help you find your own "fire within."

A Powerful, Inspiring Story of Hope and Determination

The Fire Within will leave you with a knowing that, no matter what, you can overcome any obstacle in your life. You will feel inspired to live your life as the gift that it is. Valerie's story is an incrredible journey of a young woman who refused to be stopped, even by a devastating illness that would have caused most people to give up altogether. I couldn't put it down.Jim Donovan, author, Handbook to a Happier Life

An inspiration to all stroke victims

A must read. Could not put the book down until I finished it. Val is a tower of strength for all stroke victims. A dear friend of mine just recently had a stroke and he is reading my copy of Val's book.