But There Are Always Miracles

by Jack Willis, Mary Willis

For Jack Willis, riding one last wave on a dazzling summer afternoon on Long Island turned out to be no fun at all. That last wave broke his neck. Here we follow Jack's excruciating physical struggle for recovery during his months in the Southampton Hospital. We also learn of the equally agonizing emotional struggle of his fiancee, Mary Pleshette, as she watched Jack's glacial progressions and setbacks. And, if he does, if miracles can happen, what manner of man will she have stuck by through his convalescence?

Genres: Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published August 26, 1974

Reviews

[Chrissie Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

It took me a little while to figure out this book was written and set in the 1960’s. I was very upset that he was not getting the proper treatment for his injury. Once I realized the time frame, I enjoyed the patient/family perspective of 1960’s medicine.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

True story of an engaged couple who face heartbreak when he becomes a quadriplegic.