With brain damage from a massive stroke and my body broken, i wasnt expected to survive either. So begins rise and shine, the dramatic story of simon lewis and his remarkable recovery from a horrific car accident. Well, you might think the sentiment understandable when youve read this story of one mans harrowing journey from hopeless neardeath to physical and spiritual recovery over a heartbreaking span of fifteen years. The pail from the carol burnett show full sketch duration. Simon lewis, 56, comes hobbling into his parents living room in. Turns out, tos surgery was a turning point surgery for simon after so many other serious injuries had been tended to and his long circuitous road to. Will be digesting the remarkable recovery story in simon lewis book rise and shine for some time to come. Rise and shine is an inspirational first person account of a medical miracle that stems from redefining the true meaning of faith in the mind, body, and spirit. Theres some more good news for those who would like to know more about simon lewis. The extraordinary story of one mans journey from near death to full recovery by simon lewis at. Dont take consciousness for granted, rise and shine, simon lewis, ted ideas worth spreading, tedtalks simon lewis is a film and television producer and author.
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