Life After Near-Death: An Autobiography Detailing The Trials And Transformation Following Severe Brain Injury

Matt Stepien was living the good life in Southern California. In late 2004, just prior to his 48th birthday, his life was turned upside down. He was taken unconscious to the hospital in critical condition. Matt had been stricken with a virus from a bug bite that resulted in a brain hemorrhage, a 3 week coma, 6 months in the hospital, 3 major surgeries, 18 months of physical therapy, and a permanent physical handicap. Matt shares his compelling story of the 2.5 years following his major brain injury. It's a physical, mental, and spiritual roller coaster ride and points out how much we take for granted in life, how fragile our lives really are, how quickly things can change, and the importance of family and friends in our lives.