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My Heart Attack Saved my Life ••• But For What?: Follow one woman's path to discover how change can bring you freedom.
This book answers the “But for What?” question about surviving a heart
attack, or Cancer, or any life-changing event. It’s an indispensable source for anyone answering “yes” to these This book is for you.
By following one woman’s journey, you can now discover a new way of life as you— Join author Susan Smith’s exploration of change through her heart-lifting life stories. Where does she learn her answers? And where can you find your answers? Right here!
attack, or Cancer, or any life-changing event. It’s an indispensable source for anyone answering “yes” to these This book is for you.
By following one woman’s journey, you can now discover a new way of life as you— Join author Susan Smith’s exploration of change through her heart-lifting life stories. Where does she learn her answers? And where can you find your answers? Right here!
145 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 28, 2023
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November 29, 2023
“My Heart Attack Saved my Life… But For What?: Follow one woman’s path to discover how change can bring you freedom” by Susan Smith, is a heartwarming and powerful story of the author’s experiences with her heart attack and how it answered the question many of us have, “But for what?” However, it doesn’t have to apply to heart attacks alone. Any life-altering occurrence can trigger this question, whether it be cancer, a disabling accident, or other major changes.
The author goes into succinct, life-saving details about how to alter your mindset so that you will not just survive, but thrive after such an incident. Change can be difficult for some people, but sometimes making changes can save your life. The advice in this book can help ease the struggle toward change.
Smith uses her own experiences to illustrate her points, and I love how she starts the book by describing the symptoms of her own heart attack, which are completely different from those of a man. The fact that she puts this information in the beginning is lifesaving in itself. Her account that follows can help guide you toward the change you may need that hopefully brings you peace of mind and a stronger heart. I like her easy, personable style that gets right to the point with a good balance of advice and personal experience.
This isn’t a long book. Every word counts and could mean the difference between life and death. It’s definitely a resource you want to keep on hand and share with others. Honesty and urgency really shine through strongly in Smith’s story, and it’s easy to tell that she is out to share her purpose and message with other women, encouraging them to be aware of their bodies, take it easy, and don’t make the same mistakes she did.
It’s good to learn from others, and this book is a prime example of how we can glean from someone who’s been there. Her message is,
You may never get another chance at changing things for the better. It’s too late once you’re dead.
Even if you don’t read this book for health reasons, you’ll still get a lot out of Smith’s book. It will give you a cozy feeling of familiarity and sharing. So many people today lead hectic lives, but this book can help you slow down and take inventory. One of my favorite parts is where she talks about the heart being a conscious organ. For a life-affirming book on how being self-aware can save your life, “My Heart Attack Saved my Life…But For What?” by Susan Smith is a must-read.
The author goes into succinct, life-saving details about how to alter your mindset so that you will not just survive, but thrive after such an incident. Change can be difficult for some people, but sometimes making changes can save your life. The advice in this book can help ease the struggle toward change.
Smith uses her own experiences to illustrate her points, and I love how she starts the book by describing the symptoms of her own heart attack, which are completely different from those of a man. The fact that she puts this information in the beginning is lifesaving in itself. Her account that follows can help guide you toward the change you may need that hopefully brings you peace of mind and a stronger heart. I like her easy, personable style that gets right to the point with a good balance of advice and personal experience.
This isn’t a long book. Every word counts and could mean the difference between life and death. It’s definitely a resource you want to keep on hand and share with others. Honesty and urgency really shine through strongly in Smith’s story, and it’s easy to tell that she is out to share her purpose and message with other women, encouraging them to be aware of their bodies, take it easy, and don’t make the same mistakes she did.
It’s good to learn from others, and this book is a prime example of how we can glean from someone who’s been there. Her message is,
You may never get another chance at changing things for the better. It’s too late once you’re dead.
Even if you don’t read this book for health reasons, you’ll still get a lot out of Smith’s book. It will give you a cozy feeling of familiarity and sharing. So many people today lead hectic lives, but this book can help you slow down and take inventory. One of my favorite parts is where she talks about the heart being a conscious organ. For a life-affirming book on how being self-aware can save your life, “My Heart Attack Saved my Life…But For What?” by Susan Smith is a must-read.
March 29, 2024
This short book by a Type A woman recounts through stories her denial of illness almost to the point of death. For Susan, the work, the family, the friends, the organizations she serves are more important than her pain. Surgeries and rehab bring her back, but not to the vitality of her former life. Now she is frail, but as determined as before to live her life for others – and now for herself.
Each chapter is followed by an exercise for the reader to examine her life and the risks she faces dealing with, or ignoring, the lessons life is teaching us.
Recommended for women conditioned to ignoring themselves in sacrifice to others.
Each chapter is followed by an exercise for the reader to examine her life and the risks she faces dealing with, or ignoring, the lessons life is teaching us.
Recommended for women conditioned to ignoring themselves in sacrifice to others.
October 5, 2023
I so admire Susan's vulnerability and care in writing and sharing her hard story. Even for those without heart issues or other significant health concerns, this book will cause you to stop and listen to your body and your life. Her stories are relatable and fun, and the truths she gleans from them are priceless. Her journaling prompts have made me see my own experiences in a new way. Highly recommend!
October 18, 2023
Truly Heartfelt
Thank you for sharing your story, Susan. What a wonderful gift it was to read this book. It helped me think about choosing to do only those things that bring me joy.
Thank you for sharing your story, Susan. What a wonderful gift it was to read this book. It helped me think about choosing to do only those things that bring me joy.
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