Bend, Don't Break: A Memoir of Endurance

by Frank O'Mara

Overview

'Victory is a life well lived or a day enjoyed.' In this inspiring memoir, Frank recounts his life and experiences as an elite runner, as well as his fourteen-year battle with Parkinson's Disease. He is well aware that Parkinson's will ultimately win, but he is determined to not get ahead of himself, as after all tomorrow is another day.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781788494373
Publisher:	Irish American Book Company
Publication date:	04/19/2024
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Prologue: Sometimes you have to accept the unbelievable

Come and get your love

Play the role as scripted

Don't Fixate on worst-case scenarios

Don't be discouraged

Keep your word

Great Results require great risk

Block out distractions

Stick with it

Stand for something

Don't look beyond your headlights

Take responsibility

Keep an open mind

Take a Walk in their shoes

Stay current, stay relevant

Surround yourself with positive people

There are no shortcuts

Be prepared to go it alone

One step at a time

Reset Expectations Regularly

Epilogue: Don't Fool Yourself

Acknowledgements

Frank O'Mara: Athletic Achievements 283

Editorial Reviews

"Reading about O'Mara's battle can be harrowing, but in the end it's inspiring. O'Mara already was among my heroes...After reading this book, he's even more of one."

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Rex Nelson