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"You will laugh, cry and be inspired while reading Christine Holubec-Jackson's memoir, I Am Alive. This gentle wife and mother tells her story of survival through an unbelievable host of trials and tribulations as she hangs on for dear life on the roller coaster of life. She shares the lessons she has learned and the many gifts she has received. In the author's own own words: ""My life has changed completely but perhaps this is the path I was always meant to be on!"""

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"Praise for the book: ""The story of one incredible person's journey of trial, tribulations and triumph over Stroke and Brain Surgery. A page turner right to the end!""- L. M. Allaire ""I loved the book! I loved Christine's honesty and candidness. She brought me to tears sometimes, but the overall mood of the book was positive and uplifting. Christine writes very well - both simple and complex. A true pleasure to read.""- L. Moore ""Christine really opened up about her struggles but also all the positives in her life. She's been through Hell and back and yet her optimism is inspiring.""- J. Archinuk"

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"Christine is a multiple hemorrhagic stroke and brain surgery survivor. Like many people, she never thought it could happen to her. A stroke can strike anyone at any age. The impacts from stroke have long tendrils that affect so many more than just the person afflicted. Before her stroke Christine was a metallurgist technologist working in a steel mill and an advocate for women in non-traditional roles. She was a marathon runner and loved having adventures with her family from caving, white water rafting, and skiing. Christine also played bass guitar in two bands.Stroke changed her life in an instant. Christine openly shares all the losses from this life altering event including family challenges, loss of career and even her identity to discovering the gifts within all the trials and tribulations and valuable life lessons. Through all she has learned, Christine is realizing how connected weall are, that we are all students and teachers in life. She encourages everyone to share their own narrative, ""We all have a story to tell."" Christine has written two personal memoirs, two children's books, with a brainy superhero, hosted a podcast series, and shares her story wherever she can. Her work is dedicated to building stronger connections while encouraging everyone to share their own story. Christine's message includes insights into life with a brain injury and finding hope, resiliency, and our own personal superpower even in the face of overwhelming challenges."

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