Marked for Life

Captivating and inspiring, readers traverse stunning survival and loss, spanningcontinents and cultures. Maiming, death, divorce, disease, and a global pandemic provide the backdrop for an unlikely merger of stories and reflections shared by Paul Templer and Rebecca Simons.This unexpected duo provides insight, illuminating the path to discovering themagnificence and resilience that resides within us all.

“"If you are looking for a better understanding of life, Paul Templer's and Rebecca Simons Marked For Life is a must read.. It is brutally honest, there is no sugar coating or bullshit to be found on these pages. It is in-depth, personal, sincere and to the point. Glory, tragedy, happiness, sadness, success, failures, loss and rebirth - survival. Survivors. Take the journey, buy the book, and continue on your path of self-discovery & self-improvement. One thing I can promise any reader, you will no longer feel alone out there in the universe - and this in itself is huge. Bravo, Paul & Rebecca. Thank you for sharing your lives." --Gary Guller, , Motivational Speaker, Athlete, Author, Mt. Everest & Mt. Cho Oyu Summiter, The 25th Marathon des Sables (Sahara Desert Endurance Race), Ironman 70.3 Hawaii, Founder: Make Others Greater (501c3), "Disclosure. It would be fair to say that Paul is a great friend of mine. Also, I'm part of this book, you will find me in the chapter titled Mary Magdalene. When Paul sent me an early copy of this book to read, I didn't know what to expect. If anything I was biased the other way, I didn't see it coming. Warning: Beware, this book will get to your core and transform you. While touching on life's deepest issues, it is done with such a deadpan, unpretentious style that makes it irresistible. There's an entire page in one of the chapters, where our protagonist is counting his many flaws, misconducts, and shortcomings; beware for you will fall in love with him. Further warnings, this book will make you cry, it will make you laugh with joy, and no matter where you are, it will lift you up and give you hope, it is very likely that it will enlighten you. After the disclosure and warning here is my blurb; this is a classic hero's journey rendered through 11 stations that mark a dying man for life. The hero is a pilgrim looking for salvation, so vulnerable he is he hides nothing from us the readers, raw and poetic Paul's command of the language is masterful. Like Victor Frenkel's Man's Search For Meanin Marked For Life is an instant classic. The co-author Rebecca adorns each chapter with words that are laced with grace, her commentary is a relevant and necessary buffer between chapters." --Yossi Ghinsberg Adventurer, Author, Entrepreneur, Humanitarian, Motivational Speaker 1981 Survivor of the Bolivian Amazon jungle (JUNGLE movie, 2017) "No matter how hard life bites, learn through Paul and Rebecca's experience that you truly do have the power to choose what happens next. Better than looking at yourself in the mirror, this book empowers you to look at yourself under a microscope...through the hearts, minds, and souls of two people who not only survived, but learned to thrive through some of life's most difficult moments. Paul and Rebecca, you are living proof that each of us truly does have the power to choose what happens next. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your journey so that others may also learn to choose and thrive." --David Folk, Co-Founder & CEO, NEXT Integrative Minds Life Sciences Ltd. "Paul Templer is, without a doubt, one of the most remarkable human beings I have ever met. It's hard to believe that a person who has endured so much hardship, could be so positive and optimistic about humanity. His journey, both physically as well as spiritually, comes to life throughout the pages of Marked For Life . Paul is a natural storyteller, that is his gift. The way he weaves personal stories about adversity and overcoming obstacles, into practical life lessons that we can all use to be better at relationships, business, and in life--is simply extraordinary. Kudos, Paul, you are truly a rock star!" --Ross Bernstein, Inspirational Business Speaker & Best-Selling Sports Author,”

"If you are looking for a better understanding of life, Paul Templer's and Rebecca Simons Marked For Life is a must read.. It is brutally honest, there is no sugar coating or bullshit to be found on these pages. It is in-depth, personal, sincere and to the point. Glory, tragedy, happiness, sadness, success, failures, loss and rebirth - survival. Survivors. Take the journey, buy the book, and continue on your path of self-discovery & self-improvement. One thing I can promise any reader, you will no longer feel alone out there in the universe - and this in itself is huge. Bravo, Paul & Rebecca. Thank you for sharing your lives." --Gary Guller, , Motivational Speaker, Athlete, Author, Mt. Everest & Mt. Cho Oyu Summiter, The 25th Marathon des Sables (Sahara Desert Endurance Race), Ironman 70.3 Hawaii, Founder: Make Others Greater (501c3),

"Disclosure. It would be fair to say that Paul is a great friend of mine. Also, I'm part of this book, you will find me in the chapter titled Mary Magdalene. When Paul sent me an early copy of this book to read, I didn't know what to expect. If anything I was biased the other way, I didn't see it coming. Warning: Beware, this book will get to your core and transform you. While touching on life's deepest issues, it is done with such a deadpan, unpretentious style that makes it irresistible. There's an entire page in one of the chapters, where our protagonist is counting his many flaws, misconducts, and shortcomings; beware for you will fall in love with him. Further warnings, this book will make you cry, it will make you laugh with joy, and no matter where you are, it will lift you up and give you hope, it is very likely that it will enlighten you. After the disclosure and warning here is my blurb; this is a classic hero's journey rendered through 11 stations that mark a dying man for life. The hero is a pilgrim looking for salvation, so vulnerable he is he hides nothing from us the readers, raw and poetic Paul's command of the language is masterful. Like Victor Frenkel's Man's Search For Meanin Marked For Life is an instant classic. The co-author Rebecca adorns each chapter with words that are laced with grace, her commentary is a relevant and necessary buffer between chapters." --Yossi Ghinsberg Adventurer, Author, Entrepreneur, Humanitarian, Motivational Speaker 1981 Survivor of the Bolivian Amazon jungle (JUNGLE movie, 2017)

"No matter how hard life bites, learn through Paul and Rebecca's experience that you truly do have the power to choose what happens next. Better than looking at yourself in the mirror, this book empowers you to look at yourself under a microscope...through the hearts, minds, and souls of two people who not only survived, but learned to thrive through some of life's most difficult moments. Paul and Rebecca, you are living proof that each of us truly does have the power to choose what happens next. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your journey so that others may also learn to choose and thrive." --David Folk, Co-Founder & CEO, NEXT Integrative Minds Life Sciences Ltd.

"Paul Templer is, without a doubt, one of the most remarkable human beings I have ever met. It's hard to believe that a person who has endured so much hardship, could be so positive and optimistic about humanity. His journey, both physically as well as spiritually, comes to life throughout the pages of Marked For Life. Paul is a natural storyteller, that is his gift. The way he weaves personal stories about adversity and overcoming obstacles, into practical life lessons that we can all use to be better at relationships, business, and in life--is simply extraordinary. Kudos, Paul, you are truly a rock star!" --Ross Bernstein, Inspirational Business Speaker & Best-Selling Sports Author,

Paul Templer, a former African safari guide, survived being attacked by a rogue 8,000 lb hippopotamus, life-threatening ailments, and devastating heartbreak. Along the way, he marked himself with eleven tattoos, each rich in meaning. Paul Templer has never really been able to hold down a proper job, so he settled for adventurer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, and speaker. Paul loves being a dad and relaxing while enjoying a cup of coffee.

Rebecca M. Simons, an unwittingly provocative theologian, uses wisdom and sassy observations to reveal the tattoos' encouraging life lessons--making them accessible and applicable to all. Having grown up in rural Wisconsin and now living in the urban landscape of Chicago, Rebecca is a blend of small-town approachability and sassy sophistication. As founder and owner of Blissfully Living she has provided years of assistance in helping others to live a better and more blissful life. She sometimes believes her emotions may kill her, but life has other plans, including writing her first book.

Patrick J. Kennedy is a former U.S. Congressman and Founder, The Kennedy Forum.

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