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105 Steps: A 51 year journey of self discovery, finding faith, positivity, love, belief and a place in the Universe, recalled against the drama and anguish of hospital ICU
The cauldron of hospital ICU is an unlikely setting for this enthralling love story but, in a raw and emotional outpouring, 105 Steps delivers so much more than a simple love story.
Steve sits bedside with his wife Glen, as she lies unconscious fighting for her life. Forced to face the prospect of a future without her at his side, he recalls their entire lives together, from the moment they met. In remarkable colour and detail, Steve cleverly intertwines a memoir and their 51 year relationship with the tension of real time hospital drama as it unfolds.
Beginning in the 1970's, the story follows a young, long haired, guitar playing dreamer on a spontaneous and eclectic backpacking journey through Africa, the UK, Europe, Australia, Hawaii, mainland US, Canada and Mexico in a coming of age. Steve finds first himself, then faith and positivity, belief and, finally the love of his life and their place together in the Universe.
Besides telling a story of how love unfolds, 105 Steps reveals how life really is what happens to us when we are busy planning other things. Steve's desperation as he diarises the events surrounding his wife's condition is palpable but, through all of this, 105 Steps leaves an indelible feeling of positivity. It's a tense but heartwarming tale of how adversity can galvanise an entire family to find love, strength and courage.
A seemingly ordinary life becomes a remarkable journey when juxtaposed against the tension of ICU and illustrates how life can be joyful ... if you want it to be.
105 Steps will show you how the power of positive thinking and prayer really can make a difference.
Steve sits bedside with his wife Glen, as she lies unconscious fighting for her life. Forced to face the prospect of a future without her at his side, he recalls their entire lives together, from the moment they met. In remarkable colour and detail, Steve cleverly intertwines a memoir and their 51 year relationship with the tension of real time hospital drama as it unfolds.
Beginning in the 1970's, the story follows a young, long haired, guitar playing dreamer on a spontaneous and eclectic backpacking journey through Africa, the UK, Europe, Australia, Hawaii, mainland US, Canada and Mexico in a coming of age. Steve finds first himself, then faith and positivity, belief and, finally the love of his life and their place together in the Universe.
Besides telling a story of how love unfolds, 105 Steps reveals how life really is what happens to us when we are busy planning other things. Steve's desperation as he diarises the events surrounding his wife's condition is palpable but, through all of this, 105 Steps leaves an indelible feeling of positivity. It's a tense but heartwarming tale of how adversity can galvanise an entire family to find love, strength and courage.
A seemingly ordinary life becomes a remarkable journey when juxtaposed against the tension of ICU and illustrates how life can be joyful ... if you want it to be.
105 Steps will show you how the power of positive thinking and prayer really can make a difference.
222 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 23, 2022
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July 14, 2022
Highly recommended reading...loved it !
A beautiful but tragic story written with such honesty, straight from the heart.
I'm sure it was the love and support of family and Glen's own determination to win...as much as medical science, that has brought her to where she is today. With this enduring love, strength and positivity I have no doubt she will continue to kick goals !
The author's past woven into the present adds an element of humour to the book. Wow ..what an interesting, amazing and exciting life !
An emotional, thought provoking and cleverly written book. Highly recommended, especially for those who have experienced the roller coaster of having a loved one in ICU...it brings it all home with such clarity.
A beautiful but tragic story written with such honesty, straight from the heart.
I'm sure it was the love and support of family and Glen's own determination to win...as much as medical science, that has brought her to where she is today. With this enduring love, strength and positivity I have no doubt she will continue to kick goals !
The author's past woven into the present adds an element of humour to the book. Wow ..what an interesting, amazing and exciting life !
An emotional, thought provoking and cleverly written book. Highly recommended, especially for those who have experienced the roller coaster of having a loved one in ICU...it brings it all home with such clarity.
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