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Beyond 100 Percent: Rebuilding Life After It Breaks
Life can change in a heartbeat. What will you do when it happens to you?
When Nir Peled collapsed on the floor of his home office from a stroke at age 49, everything changed. In an instant, he lost his speech, mobility, and sense of identity. In the months that followed, he embarked on a grueling journey of rehabilitation, rebuilding his body, mind, and cognitive function, and in the process, uncovered more than he ever expected.
The stroke wasn't Nir's first brush with death. He has survived a car bombing in the Sinai Desert, anaphylaxis that ended his military career, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, a violent armed robbery deep in the Amazon jungle, cancer that spread fast, and a serious motorcycle accident. Each crisis taught him something different about resilience and rebuilding, but the stroke became his greatest teacher, revealing how all those lessons could come together into a framework for moving forward after life falls apart.
Rooted in a background spanning Israeli Defense Forces leadership, high-pressure technology executive roles, and the quiet wisdom of his Holocaust-survivor grandmother, Nir built a practical system for healing that delivered results few thought possible, one that took him beyond 100%.
This book began as a recovery journal. What the reader discovers alongside Nir, one honest chapter at a time, is something he didn't set out to a complete framework for rebuilding after everything breaks. The principles weren't planned. They were earned.
Written with raw honesty and unexpected humor, this is not a clinical guide or a collection of platitudes. It's the story of a recovering high performer who had to relearn everything, and a powerful guide for anyone rebuilding life after it breaks.
In this book, you'll How to navigate the raw early days when everything feels impossible, and begin to move past the traumaThe Three Pillars framework for rebuilding body, mind, and spirit after a life-altering setbackWhy surrender can be your greatest strength in recovery and mental healthPractical principles that turn overwhelming challenges into manageable stepsHow to find meaning in the breaking and build something stronger with hope, humor, and hard-won wisdom This book is for you You're facing a stroke, illness, accident, disability, or loss and need a real path forwardYou're a caregiver, family member, or friend supporting someone through their rebuilding journeyYou work in healthcare, wellness, or human performance and want real-world insight into resilienceBecause when adversity makes you question everything, the real question isn't just how you'll get back up, it's who you'll become along the way.
When Nir Peled collapsed on the floor of his home office from a stroke at age 49, everything changed. In an instant, he lost his speech, mobility, and sense of identity. In the months that followed, he embarked on a grueling journey of rehabilitation, rebuilding his body, mind, and cognitive function, and in the process, uncovered more than he ever expected.
The stroke wasn't Nir's first brush with death. He has survived a car bombing in the Sinai Desert, anaphylaxis that ended his military career, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, a violent armed robbery deep in the Amazon jungle, cancer that spread fast, and a serious motorcycle accident. Each crisis taught him something different about resilience and rebuilding, but the stroke became his greatest teacher, revealing how all those lessons could come together into a framework for moving forward after life falls apart.
Rooted in a background spanning Israeli Defense Forces leadership, high-pressure technology executive roles, and the quiet wisdom of his Holocaust-survivor grandmother, Nir built a practical system for healing that delivered results few thought possible, one that took him beyond 100%.
This book began as a recovery journal. What the reader discovers alongside Nir, one honest chapter at a time, is something he didn't set out to a complete framework for rebuilding after everything breaks. The principles weren't planned. They were earned.
Written with raw honesty and unexpected humor, this is not a clinical guide or a collection of platitudes. It's the story of a recovering high performer who had to relearn everything, and a powerful guide for anyone rebuilding life after it breaks.
In this book, you'll How to navigate the raw early days when everything feels impossible, and begin to move past the traumaThe Three Pillars framework for rebuilding body, mind, and spirit after a life-altering setbackWhy surrender can be your greatest strength in recovery and mental healthPractical principles that turn overwhelming challenges into manageable stepsHow to find meaning in the breaking and build something stronger with hope, humor, and hard-won wisdom This book is for you You're facing a stroke, illness, accident, disability, or loss and need a real path forwardYou're a caregiver, family member, or friend supporting someone through their rebuilding journeyYou work in healthcare, wellness, or human performance and want real-world insight into resilienceBecause when adversity makes you question everything, the real question isn't just how you'll get back up, it's who you'll become along the way.
279 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 4, 2026
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November 9, 2026
🩵𝘽𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝟷𝟶𝟶 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩 by Nir Peled reminds is all that life can change in a heartbeat. What will you do when it happens to you?
Written with raw honesty and unexpected humor, It’s the story of a recovering high performer who had to relearn everything, and a powerful guide for anyone rebuilding life after it breaks.
When Nir Peled collapsed on the floor of his home office from a stroke at age 49, everything changed. In an instant, he lost his speech, mobility, and sense of identity. In the months that followed, he embarked on a grueling journey of rehabilitation, rebuilding his body, mind, and cognitive function, and in the process, uncovered more than he ever expected.
The stroke wasn’t Nir’s first brush with death. He has survived a car bombing in the Sinai Desert, anaphylaxis that ended his military career, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, a violent armed robbery deep in the Amazon jungle, cancer that spread fast, and a serious motorcycle accident. Each crisis taught him something different about resilience and rebuilding, but the stroke became his greatest teacher, revealing how all those lessons could come together into a framework for moving forward after life falls apart.
In this book, you’ll discover:
✔️How to navigate the raw early days when everything feels impossible, and begin to move past the trauma
✔️ The Three Pillars framework for rebuilding body, mind, and spirit after a life-altering setback
✔️ Why surrender can be your greatest strength in recovery and mental health
✔️ Practical principles that turn overwhelming challenges into manageable steps
✔️ How to find meaning in the breaking and build something stronger with hope, humor, and hard-won wisdom
Thanks to @suzyapprovedbooktours and @nir.peled.beyond100 for my copy! It has been an extremely difficult year for me, many surgeries, losing my dad, and continued chronic pain. This book was so inspirational and helpful, and I recommend it to anyone who is in a difficult season. Because when adversity makes you question everything, the real question isn’t just how you’ll get back up, it’s who you’ll become along the way.
Written with raw honesty and unexpected humor, It’s the story of a recovering high performer who had to relearn everything, and a powerful guide for anyone rebuilding life after it breaks.
When Nir Peled collapsed on the floor of his home office from a stroke at age 49, everything changed. In an instant, he lost his speech, mobility, and sense of identity. In the months that followed, he embarked on a grueling journey of rehabilitation, rebuilding his body, mind, and cognitive function, and in the process, uncovered more than he ever expected.
The stroke wasn’t Nir’s first brush with death. He has survived a car bombing in the Sinai Desert, anaphylaxis that ended his military career, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, a violent armed robbery deep in the Amazon jungle, cancer that spread fast, and a serious motorcycle accident. Each crisis taught him something different about resilience and rebuilding, but the stroke became his greatest teacher, revealing how all those lessons could come together into a framework for moving forward after life falls apart.
In this book, you’ll discover:
✔️How to navigate the raw early days when everything feels impossible, and begin to move past the trauma
✔️ The Three Pillars framework for rebuilding body, mind, and spirit after a life-altering setback
✔️ Why surrender can be your greatest strength in recovery and mental health
✔️ Practical principles that turn overwhelming challenges into manageable steps
✔️ How to find meaning in the breaking and build something stronger with hope, humor, and hard-won wisdom
Thanks to @suzyapprovedbooktours and @nir.peled.beyond100 for my copy! It has been an extremely difficult year for me, many surgeries, losing my dad, and continued chronic pain. This book was so inspirational and helpful, and I recommend it to anyone who is in a difficult season. Because when adversity makes you question everything, the real question isn’t just how you’ll get back up, it’s who you’ll become along the way.
October 15, 2026
Nir Peled, the Author of “Beyond 100 %: Rebuilding Life after It Breaks” has written an informative, inspirational and thought-provoking Memoir. The Genres for this book are: Nonfiction, Memoir, Self- Help, Trauma- Psychology, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Nir Peled had suffered various traumatic events in his life, where he learned to heal and move forward. The most recent and devastating event was when Nir Peled had a brain bleed and had a disabilitating stroke. I love the format of the book, with space for reflections, and the Author makes a list of important ways to cope, physically, mentally and spiritually. He stresses patience, getting the correct amount of rest, having a sense of humor, asking for help, and thinking positively. Nir Peled was lucky to have the emotional and physical support of professionals, his wife and family, and his friends. The Physicians felt that it would take 3 months to heal. This book resonates with me, as I reflect when I fell down my front stairs and wound up with both a bleed and a clot in my leg. That is like a marriage and divorce. I had to be treated for the clot, yet, I had a bleed from a Baker’s cyst that tore. My recovery in the hospital was difficult and painful, and the physical therapy was hard. I learned many things after reading this book, and would highly recommend it.
June 30, 2026
Life can change in an instant. Sickness, such as a heart attack or stroke, can instantly change language, mobility and lifestyle and life itself.
Such is the case with Nir Peled. A devastating stroke at age 49 left him on the floor, unable to move or speak. Yet this is an inspirational memoir, filled with hope, grit and determination. Nir had to remember that he was still the same person inside. As he recovered, Nir fought through anger and depression to became a deeper, more compassionate and stronger person, teaching himself and others about hope, resilience and gratitude. This is a beautiful read.
Such is the case with Nir Peled. A devastating stroke at age 49 left him on the floor, unable to move or speak. Yet this is an inspirational memoir, filled with hope, grit and determination. Nir had to remember that he was still the same person inside. As he recovered, Nir fought through anger and depression to became a deeper, more compassionate and stronger person, teaching himself and others about hope, resilience and gratitude. This is a beautiful read.
October 19, 2026
There’s something deeply inspiring about people who rise after life throws them unexpected obstacles and find a way to grow and learn from those experiences.
Nir’s story is simply remarkable. In this book, he shares his recovery journey with raw honesty and vulnerability, offering insights into how to navigate life’s hardest moments and rebuild yourself along the way.
This is a great read for anyone who is not only looking to recover from a difficult experience but also wants to discover how to move forward, grow, and become an even stronger version of themselves.
Nir’s story is simply remarkable. In this book, he shares his recovery journey with raw honesty and vulnerability, offering insights into how to navigate life’s hardest moments and rebuild yourself along the way.
This is a great read for anyone who is not only looking to recover from a difficult experience but also wants to discover how to move forward, grow, and become an even stronger version of themselves.
November 8, 2026
This was a triumphant memoir. The author suffered and survived a good many traumatic experiences but having a stroke at 49 was life changing. This memoir captures his strength and determination and encourages recovery and moving forward. I found this very triumphant, and honest.
Dawnny Ruby
Novels N Latte
Hudson Valley NY
Dawnny Ruby
Novels N Latte
Hudson Valley NY
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