The Hell I Can't

by Terry McBride

Book Overview

It didn't matter that I had an incurable disease. It didn't matter that the odds against my getting well were a million to one. It didn't matter that some of the finest doctors in the world said I... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0974585009
• ISBN13: 9780974585000
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: McBride Enterprises
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.

Customer Reviews

This is an important book

The Hell I Can't is the true story of one man's physical, mental and emotional journey through the ravages of a grizzly and harrowing "incurable" disease. Terry McBride's story is not an "airy-fairy', `feel-good' romp through some instantaneous and painless miracle of recovery. McBride endured a cumulative total of over 280 days in hospitals and around 30 surgeries spaced over several years. He doesn't spare his image or his dignity as he frankly describes, often in gritty detail (yet, somehow, not losing his delightful sense of humor), the day-to-day pain and indignities, his many low times, his times of doubt, of anger and rage, of self-pity, hopelessness, terror and depression --- and finally his emergence on the other side. Rather than just telling the story, he relates his emotional, physical and spiritual journey through seemingly impossible times and, painstaking-step-by-painstaking-step, how he eventually emerged as the completely healthy, robust and very vibrant individual he is today. Just relating the story of his illness could be a book in itself, but McBride goes much further. While he was sick he didn't just `lay there'. He worked extremely hard to get well, even when the doctors had given up hope. In the book he relates exactly what he did - emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically - to create perfect health. The latter part of The Hell I Can't goes to the very heart of what reality is, why we have the life we have right now, and how to create the life we want. I must confess to being a bit of a "personal improvement junkie" but, since reading this book, I am sorely tempted to give away almost my entire private library of self-improvement books (the notable exception being Mike Dooley's CD sets). I no longer "need" them. The book relates the story of a trip to hell and back. But it is much more than a story of the triumph of the human spirit over a hopeless situation. The latter part of the book is also a road map for creating new physical, emotional and spiritual realities, and also how to create the life of one's dreams. The Hell I Can't is the story of one man taking responsibility for his life and his recovery, and his journey back to perfect health --- and, step-by-step, how he did it.

Awe Inspiring!

While reading this book, I was reminded of my own, albeit miniscule, physical and spiritual challenges ~ and was nudged by Mr. McBride to get over myself, and get on with the process! What the author went through was tantamount to a miracle ~ a miracle of his own creation. Becoming physically and spiritually healthy, and then taking that pure knowledge to the public to help others, has taught me what true grace is really all about. McBride tells and shows you, in no uncertain terms and in a succinct manner, that if you want to be healthy, you can ~ no matter what anyone else might say. If you are seeking answers to questions that no other "health professionals" can answer ~ read this book and get healthy! Paula T. Webb ~ author of "Creating Perfect Relationships" and "An Independent Ministry"

the hell we can!!

Terry McBride is an incredible writer, speaker, and thinker of our time!! How is it that he is not better known!?! To hear him speak can give anyone a sense that hope and the unlimited potential in us all is absolutely attainable in every situation that we encounter. This is definitely a must read and I recommend it to everyone on the planet!

A Must Read!

The title caught my eye, the book captured my heart. What an amazing story of courage, strength, and hope! I started to fold corners on pages I wanted to refer back to rather than write in it because I wanted to share it with a friend when I was finished. Before long I realized there were more pages folded back than not. Needless to say, I'm buying my friend her own copy and will also buy copies for many others at Christmas. Very inspirational! As Terry writes, you don't climb a mountain... you climb one section at a time. His physical recovery is miraculous, his emotional recovery is our gift from him as he shares how we can truly LIVE life and not be limited by others beliefs of what they think we can/should/will do.

It has changed my life!!!

I love this book. It is a message of hope with a specific problem and solution. Check Terry's website to see if he will be speaking in your town. Seeing him tell his story just took my breath away.