A Statistic of One: My Walk With Glioblastoma Multiforme - Softcover

Hatrak, Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1475916345 ISBN 13: 9781475916348

Publisher: iUniverse, 2012

Synopsis

A Statistic of One: My Walk with Glioblastoma Multiforme traces Stephen Hatrak's life from his diagnosis of glioblastoma multiforme, the deadliest of malignant brain tumors, to the present. He chronicles the trials and tribulations he faced and the losses he suffered along his journey. Faith and inner strength are formidable allies in overcoming any tragedy in one's life, and they played vital roles in his struggle. He was told from the start that the he might have twelve months to live; even so, he defi ed the odds and, six years later, is telling his own story. Despite the dire statistics associated with a diagnosis of glioblastoma, there are several stories of long-term survival; these stories gave him hope that this cancer could be tamed. To overcome this challenge in his life, he had to believe in himself and fi nd his inner sixth sense to strengthen his resolve. Along the way, he learned that life with brain cancer could be tough, but that he could be even tougher. What cancer cannot do . . . separate me from my soul, squash my spirit, and stop the sun from rising in the east and setting in the west; creating new tomorrows and new opportunities. A Statistic of One is an uplifting story of faith and perseverance; how we cope with challenge will determine how we move forward and live life to its fullest.

About this title

Product Description:

Rare book

About the Author:

Stephen Hatrak is a retired associate administrator of a state correctional facility. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and sociology and a master's degree in public administration. He resides with his girlfriend in Hamilton, New Jersey.

About this edition

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1475916345
• ISBN 13: 9781475916348
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 92