Rethinking Possible: A Memoir of Resilience

Description: Rethinking Possible: A Memoir of Resilience Product Description Product Description Becky Galli was born into a family that valued the power of having a plan. With a pastor father and a stay-at-home mother, her 1960s southern upbringing was bucolic―even enviable. But when her brother, only seventeen, died in a waterskiing accident, the slow unraveling of her perfect family began. Though grief overwhelmed the family, twenty-year-old Galli forged onward with her life plans―marriage, career, and raising a family of her own―one she hoped would be as idyllic as the family she once knew. But life had less than ideal plans in store. There was her son’s degenerative, undiagnosed disease and subsequent death; followed by her daughter’s autism diagnosis; her separation; and then, nine days after the divorce was final, the onset of the transverse myelitis that would leave Galli paralyzed from the waist down. Despite such unspeakable tragedy, Galli maintained her belief in family, in faith, in loving unconditionally, and in learning to not only accept, but also embrace a life that had veered down a path far different from the one she had envisioned. At once heartbreaking and inspiring, Rethinking Possible is a story about the power of love over loss and the choices we all make that shape our lives ―especially when forced to confront the unimaginable. Review 2017 USA Best Book Awards Finalist in Health: General 2018 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist in Inspirational 2018 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist in New Fiction 2019 Eric Hoffer Award Finalist in Montaigne Medal 2019 Chanticleer JOURNEY Book Awards Semi-Finalist in Narrative Non-Fiction and Memoir "In her poignant and courageous book, Galli pulls no punches. Rage, tears, frustrations, denial, and doubts spill from the pages through articulate, conversational prose. She shares the intimate complexities of her new reality--bathroom complications, the dangers of unfelt skin abrasions, and mysterious pains where there are no other sensations. Acceptance was slow in coming, but fierce determination lifts the narrative tone: 'Life isn't about what you've lost, but about what you've learned--and what you do with what you have left.' A touchingly honest and thought-provoking account that focuses on resilience." -- Kirkus Reviews With a wealth of compassion and insight, Becky Galli tells her memorable and inspiring story. She is nothing short of amazing and Rethinking Possible counts the many ways this is true. --Jill McCorkle, Author of New York Times bestseller Life After Life Inspiring despite its tragedies, Rethinking Possible is thoughtful memoir that resonates with acceptance, determination, and love, serving as a gentle reminder that you may not be able to choose your circumstances, but you can always choose your attitude. --Foreword Reviews You couldn't tear me away from her memoir, and when my family members found out more about it, they looked at me like I was a sadist. What they didn't get is Galli's story is not just about tallying up tragedy, nor is it a pity party on paper, it's an incredible story about her belief in family and what it is to love unconditionally. It's inspiring because it's beauty of this memoir is how we get to witness the author's healing and recovery -- all in one book. -- Book Club Babble "Best Books of 2017" (Maribel Garcia) "Forthright, honest, and bold, Galli tells a story that could be so easily overwhelming or sentimental, with such grace and elegance and clarity, I could not stop reading once I began. Good humor, kindness, and love shine off of every page." --Heather Sellers, author of You Don't Look Like Anyone I Know "Becky lives a different life than most of us and does it with the same graciousness, strength, passion, doubts and power we all envision having. Rethinking Possible is a quick read that delivers a powerful message for those who stop and listen." --Cristina Sadowsky MD, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, form Features SHE WRITES Shipping Shipping for this item is free in the 48 continental United States. We do not offer shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, US Territories, APO & FPO. After your order has been shipped, you will receive an e-mail with the name of the carrier and the tracking number. Returns We permit returns if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Your return request must be initiated within 30 days of the purchase date. To initiate a return, please contact us through the eBay Message Center. You will receive an RMA number to ensure proper handling of the return. We do not provide refunds for a return WITHOUT an RMA number. You will be refunded in full, minus the shipping and handling expenses incurred at time of purchase. Payment We accept payments through PayPal. You may use a major credit card via PayPal. For all “Buy It Now” items, immediate payment is required.

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