The Gift of Fire: How I Made Adversity Work for Me - Softcover

Caro, Dan; Erwin, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1848502893 ISBN 13: 9781848502895

Publisher: Hay House UK Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

When Dan Caro was only two years old he was engulfed in a fireball during a gasoline explosion in the family garage and was left with third-degree burns over most of his body; burns so severe that doctors held out little hope he'd survive more than a few days. Dan technically died on the operating table several times in the hours following the accident.

But Dan's spirit refused to leave this world. Many others would have buckled under the strain of years of painful surgery, disfiguring scars and social rejection but with the support of his loving parents and siblings, Dan did not despair. He kept his heart open to the world and focused on the positive energy surrounding him. Dan set himself a series of life goals that began with tying his shoelaces and has seen him reach his dream of becoming a jazz musician.

Today, his music has inspired thousands and many more have been uplifted by his personal philosophy of focusing on the positive, refusing to accept limits and living with an open heart. Written with insight and originality, this is your chance to experience a tale of redemption that will confirm to you that anything is possible if the spirit is willing.

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About the Author

Dan Caro was born and raised in Southern Louisiana and grew up surrounded by the sounds of the New Orleans jazz scene. He vowed at a young age that, despite the childhood fire that robbed him of his hands, he would become a professional drummer. Dan studied music and music therapy at several universities including Loyola. His pursuit and achievement of his dream inspired thousands of people and launched his second career as a motivational speaker. Dan also serves as an Ambassador for the Shriners of North America. He lives outside of New Orleans with his dog, Dixie.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hay House UK Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848502893
• ISBN 13: 9781848502895
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192