The CF Warrior Project: 65 Stories of Triumph against Cystic Fibrosis

by Andy Lipman, Anthony Weiss (Foreword)

“Andy’s book will provide hope for those who so desperately need it. These stories of strength and determination are inspiration to keep fighting in our own lives.” —Celine Dion “These are tales of warriors who have beaten the odds by making their dreams come true. These are stories that will give you hope. And by buying this book, you will bring us closer to a cure. That is my dream.” —Lewis Black “After spending time with cystic fibrosis warriors throughout the country, I’ve quickly realized they are the toughest and most resilient people I have ever met. The outlook CF warriors have on life is one that everyone should strive to have.” —Colton Underwood “These are the stories of CF warriors who refused to succumb to a distressful prognosis, and instead thrived through the power of belief.” —Megan Fox

304 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 12, 2019

About the author

Andy Lipman has cystic fibrosis, but cystic fibrosis will never have him. On his 38th birthday, Andy passed the current median life expectancy for people with cystic fibrosis (CF). Now at 45, his life expectancy now exceeds the expected. Andy is a positive role model, who defied all odds to become a college graduate, Olympic-torch bearer, runner, author, husband, and father. He is dedicated to finding a cure for this genetic disease.

Andy’s fourth book, The CF Warrior Project: 65 Stories of Triumph Against Cystic Fibrosis, celebrates the people from around the globe who, like him, persevere and live life the fullest every day even though they have a terminal, invisible disease. The book is available now on Amazon.

Andy has two written memoirs telling his story battling the long odds of a CF diagnosis: Alive at 25: How I’m Beating Cystic Fibrosis and The Drive at 35: The Long Road to Beating Cystic Fibrosis. In addition, he wrote the novel A Superhero Needs No Cape about a young person who grows up wanting to play Major League Baseball, but he must do so while fighting cystic fibrosis.

Not just relating stories of survivors, Andy is also dedicated to finding a cure for this invisible, terminal disease. He and his family founded the Wish for Wendy Foundation in memory of his older sister, who died from CF after only 16 days of life. As of 2019, the foundation has contributed nearly $4,000,000 to help raise awareness for cystic fibrosis and fund research for a cure.

Andy has run the 10-kilometer Peachtree Road Race every year since 1997. He also runs and adheres to a rigorous daily workout and medical treatment routine. He has also finished a triathlon and completed the difficult ninety-day workout program P90X. An even greater achievement occurred in 2006 when Lipman became a father, a miracle for any male with cystic fibrosis because they are nearly all infertile. The Lipman’s second child, also conceived with the help of IVF, was born in 2008.

Follow Andy and The CF Warrior Project on Twitter: @CFWarriorProj; Instagram: @CFWarriorProject; YouTube: CF Warrior Project; and Facebook: Andy-Lipman.

Reviews

[Kimberlee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is inspirational. It is the collection of 65 people's stories of overcoming barriers. Reading it inspired me to be a better person, more present in my now. Also, as the people chosen have Cystic Fibrosis (CF), it also identified resources for me in my work with people with CF. I wish that we had a copy for every person we work with. It is a worthy read, and I plan to reference and share it in the day ahead.