Life without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life

By: Nick Vujicic

As Nick Vujicic can attest to, a life with no arms and no legs is no problem. If you see Nick around these days, you’re likely to find him skydiving, surfing, or traveling the world. No matter what he’s doing, he’s enjoying the happiness he describes in Life Without Limits.

Nick wasn’t always as happy as he is now. Growing up, he often felt depressed and embarrassed by his “abbreviated body.” He prayed every night that if only God would give him arms and legs, his life would be a breeze. However, as Nick got older, his faith, humor, and ability to take responsibility then act, led him to hope for a fulfilling life. As Nick writes, “hope is where dreams begin…it is the voice of your purpose;” hope is the catalyst that “creates momentum” and “opportunities you never would have anticipated.” As Nick realized that his only limits were those he imposed on himself, he began to recognize his value as a human being.

Armed with this belief in himself, Nick embarked on his journey to inspire others. His hard work and determination led him to become a much sought after public speaker who now spreads his message of hope with audiences around the world. In Life without Limits, Nick shares the story of his growth from an insecure and uncertain boy to a confident man of purpose. Filled with anecdotes and Nick’s trademark humor, it adds laughter and light-heartedness to his tale. In writing this book, Nick aimed to “light the flames of faith and hope inside you so that you too can live a life without limits” and show you that “with a sense of purpose, faith in your future, and determination to never give up, you can overcome any obstacle.”

Book review by Greg McGee, contact him at gmcgee@minutesformemories.org

To learn more about Nick visit NickVujicic.com or check out the below video to see Nick in action.

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Lost & Found - A Survivor's Guide for Reconstructing Life after a Brain Injury

By: Barbara J Webster

For people who have suffered from brain injuries, continuing to live a normal life is not easy. Barbara Webster, the author of Lost & Found—A Survivor’s Guide for Reconstructing Life after a Brain Injury, found herself in a frustrating situation where she “couldn’t do anything mentally that she used to do so effortlessly” after a car accident in 1991. The loss of memory and the weak ability to organize are common things to brain injury survivors, says Barbara. However, instead of simply hating herself for her lost abilities, Barbara has overcome the changes and written a detailed guidebook based on her own experience of recovery to help others.

Her book provides a variety of practical strategies to deal with situations in everyday life—from how to make a shopping list to how to read and write better. It is a step-by-step recovery worksheet that all users can apply regardless of the stage in their healing journey. Moreover, Barbara includes her own philosophy of the person and of the world into this book that is insightful and accurate. In order to have a better recovery, Barbara thinks that people should always give themselves positive hints like “I believe in myself” and “I can do it.” By building self-confidence and faith in oneself, the rest of the recovery comes a lot smoother. According to Barbara, the power of the community, including the Brain Injury Association and other support groups, is also very important and influential. This community makes brain injury survivors feel they are not fighting alone in this world and can provide them with more communication and encouragement that their friends and families may not be able to.

Throughout the examples and tips in the book, the bigger message Barbara tries to say is that every human being is unique and has value. Challenges like brain injuries are only part of everyone’s life. They are and can be conquered with strength.

Book review by Kate Xu 

Check out the following link for an interview with Barbara Webster courtesy of Lash & Associates, a leading source of brain injury information: http://www.lapublishing.com/blog/2011/barbara-webster-brain-injury-survivor/

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