BOOK REVIEWS
“The entire book is one Wow moment after another, making it hard to put down. After the crash, Sheryl was on a quest both to overcome a sense of fragility and to test her self-doubt by remarkable achievements. This memoir was beautifully written, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.”
—Eileen Engel, M.D., Emergency Medicine Specialist
“This page-turning tour de force is a gripping account of a young woman’s life-changing ordeal whose world was transformed in an instant. Despite a bleak prognosis, unimaginable pain, numerous surgeries, and extensive burns, her tenacity and unwavering faith became lifelines. Her resolve to rebuild a meaningful, fulfilling life after losing everything except her resilience, she redefined life on her own terms.”
—Professor Owen L. Anderson, University of Texas School of Law
“Sheryl Ramstad takes us from the thrill of her first solo airplane flight to the horrors of the burn unit where she ended up in her journey. That was just the beginning of her lifelong quest to find meaning in a life upended by the unexpected. It will motivate readers to continue putting one foot in front of the other no matter what they may face.”
—Pat Miles, author if Before All is Said and Done, Hall of Fame broadcaster, former TV news anchor and radio journalist
“The author’s strong will to live, her amazing energy, and her faith permeate this memoir. It is a highly motivating true story about a remarkable person conquering overwhelming obstacles and serves as a truly inspirational guide to all who read it.”
—James M. Smith, MD, FACS, founder of Midsota Plastic Surgeons
“Revealing her story in an enthralling fashion, readers will be emboldened by Sheryl’s courage, her determination to heal, and her contributions to the lives of others. This riveting account of her tumultuous and impassioned life is at once horrifying, provocative, and illuminating, a story that demands to be read.”
—Janet Horvath, award-winning author of The Cello Still Sings—A Generational Story of the Holocaust and the Transformative Power of Music, Minnesota Orchestra’s principal cello 1980-2012, and national speaker
“An accomplished and fiercely independent trial lawyer, Sheryl Ramstad was no stranger to high-stakes challenges. Yet, her fortitude was put to the ultimate test. After a near-fatal plane crash as a student pilot, she overcame the odds of less than a one percent chance of survival. From the depths of despair, she discovered new strengths—not only to survive but to flourish. Reading this account of her emotional highs, lows, tragedies, and triumphs was an extraordinary experience.”
—Honorable Mary Muehlen Maring, retired Supreme Court Justice
“Absolutely a must read! This memoir is a masterful tribute to resilience, adaptability, and unwavering determination. Her life unfolds as a testament to reinvention, proving that setbacks can be steppingstones and that a strong spirit knows no boundaries.”
—Kimberly Harms, D.D.S., bestselling author of Are You Ready, How to Build a Legacy to Die for, international speaker, and transitions consultant