Synopsis
What happens when a respected physician dies, visits Hell-then nearly dies not once, but ten times?
In this unforgettable memoir, Dr. Robert Treuherz takes readers on a profound and harrowing journey through death, near-death, and the astonishing revelations that followed. Ten 2nd Chances is the true story of one man's repeated brushes with the afterlife-beginning with a sudden and traumatic health crisis that left him clinically dead, thrust into a vivid and terrifying experience of Hell.
But that was only the beginning.
Brought back to life through the desperate pleas of his wife, Claudia, and the interventions of medical staff who were ready to give up, Dr. Treuherz experienced ten near-death experiences (NDEs)-each one offering him profound insights about time, love, human connection, and the invisible threads that bind us to one another.
What makes Ten 2nd Chances truly unique is its intimate, multi-perspective storytelling. Alongside Dr. Treuherz's candid and soul-searching reflections, readers will hear from the people who lived this trauma alongside him:
- Claudia Treuherz, his devoted wife, recounts the harrowing moments at his bedside, where her determination and refusal to let him go may have saved him from death. Her chapter provides a raw and emotionally rich contrast to her husband's, letting readers experience the same trauma from two hearts-one slipping away, and one fiercely holding on.
- Bradley Treuherz, the doctor's son, shares what it felt like to receive that terrifying phone call, and the helplessness of watching a parent slip into the unknown with a frightening prognosis for his future.
- Alan Davenport, the family's son-in-law, adds yet another layer of perspective, expressing anxiety about the potential loss of his beloved father-in-law.
Together, these voices weave a unique and deeply personal tapestry of survival, spiritual reckoning, and radical love. Dr. Treuherz doesn't just recount his medical and metaphysical odyssey-he offers readers a roadmap for prioritizing what matters most. Through intense pain, suffering, and awe-inspiring moments of faith, he has learned to view time differently, to value relationships above everything, and to carry forward an unshakable belief in second chances.
Ten 2nd Chances is more than a memoir-it's a testament to the power of love, family, and the unseen forces that guide us when we least expect it.
About the Authors
Robert Treuherz, MD, has a history of medical practice that spans nearly 40 years. Over the course of his career, he has served as an Internal Medicine physician for the Holy Cross Medical Group in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a medical director for the Palm Air Medical Center in Pompano Beach, Florida, and a consulting and admitting physician with both 5 Residential Detox in Hollywood, California, and the Care Forward Treatment Center in Beverly Hills. He was on staff at five different hospitals in South Florida, including Pompano Beach Medical Center, Northridge Medical Center, Holy Cross Medical Group, North Broward Medical Center and Broward General. Robert Treuherz, MD, has also owned and operated a private practice in Greater San Bernardino and South Florida.Dr. Robert Treuherz worked for Kaiser Permanente in Riverside, where he started the first system wide ethics committee to ensure patient access to needed care. He has also served on Hospital Based Executive Committees, Peer Review Committees, Medical Records Committees, etc.He was Board Certified in Internal Medicine in 1996. He was certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.He laid the foundation for his career in Internal Medicine by completing clinical research with New York Medical College and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, NY. His primary focus in his medical practice was treating patients in Critical Care settings and general hospital based Internal Medicine.
Elizabeth Ann Atkins is a best-selling author, an Emmy-nominated TV host, actress, and journalist who teaches how to unlock one's infinite potential to live and love in peace and purpose. Elizabeth created and hosts The Goddess Power Show with Elizabeth Ann Atkins(R), a podcast and YouTube channel exploring provocative topics to empower women to live bigger, better and bolder. Elizabeth and her sister Catherine M. Greenspan created Two Sisters Writing and Publishing(R), which has written and published 60 memoirs, novels, business books, poetry books, and journals since its creation in 2016. Elizabeth and Catherine have written and published dozens of books, including their mother's book, The Triumph of Rosemary: A Memoir, by Judge Marylin E. Atkins, which is being developed into a screenplay that will be shopped to Hollywood for a feature film. Their mother wrote the book herself, chronicling her controversial, interracial marriage to former Roman Catholic Priest Thomas Lee Atkins. Elizabeth has a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of Michigan. She has been a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, NPR, and many other programs. As America's Book Coach, she helps aspiring authors achieve their dreams of becoming published authors. The bestselling author of 40 books, Elizabeth also co-hosts MI Healthy Mind, a weekly, Emmy-nominated TV show aiming to shatter the stigma of mental illness, addiction, and abuse. She is also a certified meditation teacher, a certified fitness trainer and a wellness advocate.
Born in Romania and now residing in the picturesque Lake Arrowhead, California, Claudia brings a unique perspective as co-author of the memoir, "Ten 2nd Chances." As a former business entrepreneur in the medical industry, she complements the story with intimate insights from her experience witnessing her husband's extraordinary journey through multiple near-death experiences and ultimately a heart transplant.Claudia contributes several poignant chapters that offer a caregiver's perspective on love, devotion, and the Viking-like tenacity she observed firsthand as her husband fought to stay alive. Having been present for what she describes as "his many deaths," she provides readers with a rare glimpse into the emotional landscape of supporting a loved one through life-threatening illness."Ten 2nd Chances" represents their shared journey, with Claudia's contributions illuminating the profound experience of watching someone she loves repeatedly defy the odds and embrace second chances at life.
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