In the Blink of an Eye

by Peter Coghlan

As a soldier, Peter Coghlan faced bombs, bullying, murderous mobs and Hodgkins Lymphoma, the aggressive cancer which ended his military career. But after moving to Perth, Australia with Jade, the love of his life, there was no time to dwell on the past as Peter enjoyed a pre-dinner drink on the patio with friends and family. The future on that hot, sunny evening seemed as bright as the weather until, suddenly and shockingly, his dreams were shattered by a massive brain stem stroke.
A frantic dash to hospital and emergency surgery rushed by in a blur and it was only when Peter awoke from a coma that he realised the awful truth. The stroke had left him virtually paralysed, imprisoned in his own body.
At least he could blink. Using an alphabet board to communicate, he spelled out his determination to get back everything he’d lost.
This true life account of one man’s fight against Locked-In Syndrome (LIS) is in turn heart-breaking, hilarious, harrowing and occasionally shocking. Yet, thanks to Peter's amazing courage, In the Blink of an Eye is never less than inspirational as he faces his greatest battle of all.

128 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 6, 2013

Reviews

[Carmel McCartin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brave and honest account of something that could happen to anyone. Well written and absorbing. I couldn't put this down - and have since bought copies for friends to read.
Peter, thank you for your honesty and for sharing this story

[Kay Rojo · Rating 4 out of 5]

An honest account of an amazing journey.

[Valerie Giglio · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the incredible story of a young man who's battled cancer, and later a stroke that left him locked inside his own body. It's amazing to read about the ordeal and how inspirational he is.