Rachel Smith is a former runner and triathlete, a former substance abuser, a former counselor for troubled kids and a current survivor of Sudden Death Syndrome, a cardiac condition that affects countless Americans every year. At the end of her story, you will know what it means to be a survivor.
This is a moving, inspiring book that will make you laugh, cry & even blush a little! It's an adventure, a love story, a medical/life drama that touches on complex issues facing many women, couples and families. This amazing story will give you a different perspective on life as you experience how this couple turn a seemingly tragic situation into a dream of a life time!
"Mrs. Turpin-Smith has written a compelling tale of personal tragedy, courage and triumph." Dr. Wayne Sotile, Author of Beat Stress Together: The BEST Way To A Passionate Marriage, A Healthy Family, and a Productive Life.
"Rachel's story is a gift to other implantable defibrillator (ICD) wearers...who will take heart from her story and know a return to good quality of life is possible through life-saving medical technology." Mavis Klemmensen, Patient Services Manager, Medtronic, Inc.
