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Steve Garraty

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Steve Garraty was lucky to be graduating high school. He was partying and living a lifestyle that wasn’t sustainable. His priorities were upside down. He was running towards the edge of a cliff and unable to stop himself. Then God intervened. He heard the three dreaded words none of us ever want to hear: “You have cancer.”

After embarking on chemotherapy and a year of hell, as all his friends headed off to college, he beat the cancer. He went from victim to victor, from asking “Why me” to “Why not me?” He ended up not only surviving but thriving.

Today, Steve has been married for more than thirty years to his beautiful wife, Wendy. They have raised two incredible kids who have both graduated college and begun their own careers. Steve has had ...more

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Greatfruit: How Cancer Led to Living a More Fruitful Life

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House of Smoke: A Southerner Goes Searching for Home

by John T. Edge

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Steve Garraty wants to read Grieve Like A Mother, Survive Like A Warrior: Stories & Strategies of Healing After Child Loss by Warrior Moms	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Steve Garraty wants to read Loose Ends: A Cigar City Thriller (Cigar City Thrillers Book 2) by Chris Kneer (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Steve Garraty is currently reading House of Smoke: A Southerner Goes Searching for Home by John T. Edge	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Steve Garraty liked Chris Clinard's review of Greatfruit: How Cancer Led to Living a More Fruitful Life: "One of the most impactful books I’ve read so far this year. Really puts life in perspective. Short book that can have an awesome impact. Highly recommend! "
Feb 09, 2026 05:02AM · see review
Steve Garraty liked Cindy Skack's review of Greatfruit: How Cancer Led to Living a More Fruitful Life: "Honest, Human, and Surprisingly Hopeful - I came to Greatfruit with a unique perspective — Steve worked on my team more than 20 years ago, and although he was a wonderful employee, I had no insight at the time into the history he shares in this memoi" Read more of this review »
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Steve Garraty is now following Katejahn, Chris Clinard, and David Crosby
Feb 09, 2026 04:58AM
Steve Garraty rated a book it was amazing Million Dollar Staircase (Will Harper Mystery, #1) by David Crosby (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed Million Dollar Staircase and the way David Crosby brings Florida to life throughout the story. The coastal setting immediately pulled me in, especially with so much of the book taking place on the water. It added a unique atmosphere ...more
Jan 28, 2026 11:00AM · 1 like · like · see review
Steve Garraty rated a book it was amazing WIN the RELATIONSHIP, not the DEAL: Six Common Sense Strategies to Succeed in Life & Business by Casey Jacox	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book hits on many of the core fundamentals that truly drive success in sales. Casey Jacox does a great job reinforcing that long-term relationships, not short-term wins, are what ultimately build great sales careers. The focus on trust, curiosity ...more
Jan 28, 2026 09:53AM · 1 like · like · see review

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