Shifting into High Gear
One Man's Grave Diagnosis and the Epic Bike Ride That Taught Him What Matters
$38.50
- Paperback
220 pages
- Release Date
26 February 2019
Summary
Shifting Into High Gear charts the course of Kyle Bryant’s transformation as he journeys on a recumbent tricycle across the United States in the throes of Friedreich’s ataxia, a life-shortening and disabling disease. Full of humor and reflection, it’s a heroic journey of a man driven to reframe the language of disease through action and service. As you travel with Kyle during two cross-country bike rides through the American West, Texas, the Southern States, and finally to the shores of the A…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780757321528 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0757321526 |
| Author: | Kyle Bryant |
| Publisher: | Health Communications |
| Imprint: | Health Communications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 220 |
| Release Date: | 26 February 2019 |
| Weight: | 263g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm x 15mm |
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Critics Review
“Striving to be our best possible self while living with medical challenges is something I know a lot about, and when I see that drive reflected in others, like Kyle Bryant, I can’t help but cheer them on. Shifting Into High Gear chronicles a true American hero who teaches us that even when the stakes are high or bad days are upon us, those of us given this mixed blessing of pain and purpose simply have no other choice but to keep moving forward. I consider this book a gift for those of us who empathize from our own health challenges as well as anyone interested in making the most of every moment of their lives. Ride on, Kyle!” —Montel Williams
About The Author
Kyle Bryant
Diagnosed with a debilitating disease called Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) at age seventeen, Kyle Bryant set off across the country to raise awareness. Today, he is the founder and director of rideATAXIA—a fundraising program of the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) which welcomes thousands of participants who raise 1 million dollars for research every year. As the public face of FA and spokesperson for FARA, Kyle is in the vanguard of individuals who lend their passionate voices to the rare disease community. As he struggles to manage his own declining health and keep the FA research torch burning for a cure, his one-to-one grassroots efforts provide hope for recently diagnosed patients and those well into their journey, inspiring and coaching them toward the finish line. Kyle lives outside of Philadelphia, which is the base of operations for FARA, where he rides his beloved recumbent trike throughout the year.
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