Possibilities - Softcover

Simkins, N. Turner

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1632990237 ISBN 13: 9781632990235

Publisher: River Grove Books, 2015

Synopsis

BRENNAN SIMKINS WAS DIAGNOSED with a rare subtype of leukemia on his seventh birthday.

The next four years gave witness to one of the most improbable stories in the history of pediatric cancer. Unwilling to accept a hopelessly terminal diagnosis after his first relapse, his parents found the one research institution willing and capable of designing new treatment protocols and therapies to keep him alive until a cure could be identified. For the next four years, Brennan's determination of will inspired his doctors and transformed the hearts of all who witnessed it. This work is a chronicle of near tragedy, spiritual reconciliation, and redemption, presented through the perspective of a devoted father. Possibilities is a brave and true-life story of the fighting spirit of one little boy who overcame daunting medical odds while transforming the lives of others.

Turner Simkins began his writing career as a staff writer at the Augusta Herald prior to his freshman year at Washington and Lee University, where he majored in philosophy and minored in English. He claims that "writing is the only inherent trait that has allowed [him] to cul- tivate a respectable business career," referring to his twenty-five-year professional life and current role as director at both Newfire Media,a digital advertising agency, and Blue Beech, a New Urbanist real estate consulting firm. He lives in North Augusta, South Carolina, with his wife Tara and their three sons. He is a co-founder of, and actively engaged with, the pressonfund.org, which seeks less toxic cures for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia and neuroblastoma.

About this title

About the Author:

Turner Simkins began his writing career as a staff writer at the Augusta Herald prior to entering Washington and Lee University where he majored in Philosophy and minored in English. He claims that writing is the primary trait allowing him to earn a successful business career in real estate development and digital advertising, as well as with numerous civic organizations. He lives in North Augusta, SC with his wife, Tara and three sons and is co-founder with the pressonfund.org, which seeks less toxic treatments and new curative options for pediatric cancer.

Review:

“A gut-wrenching journey of the eternal grit of the blessed Trinity inside a lad’s irrepressible soul, surrounded by a thousand hearts and hands and minds joined as one in relentless love to defeat death―again, and again, and again, and again.  Life cannot die.  Everyone on earth should read this book.”

―C. Baxter Kruger, Author of the International Bestseller, The Shack Revisited, and Patmos

(C. Baxter Kruger)

"The long ordeal that Brennan Simkins and his family have faced down is offthecharts extraordinary. Turner Simkins’ candid, raw account from the medical trenches will sadden and gladden your heart."

―Hampton Sides, bestselling author or Ghost Soldiers, Blood and Thunder, Hellhound On His Trail and, most recently, In the Kingdom of Ice.

(Hampton Sides)

"Possibilities is an unforgettable and powerful account of the untiring strength of love and beauty in life’s most challenging circumstances. This book is wonderfully written, inspiring and tremendously moving."

―Wm. Paul Young, author of The Shack, Crossroads and Eve

(Wm. Paul Young)

"Simkins’ memoir is an absorbing, suspenseful read, complete with a heartbreaking dramatic crescendo as Brennan recovers but others do not. A harrowing, ultimately inspiring cancer journal."

―Kirkus Review

(Kirkus Review)

"I was inspired by this boy when he was fighting for his life. And I am inspired by him now as he has proven that anything is possible if you believe in it."

―Peyton Manning, an American football star and founder of the Peyback Foundation to help disadvantaged children in Louisiana, Tennessee, and Indiana.

(Peyton Manning)

"You will laugh and cry as you share the emotions that Turner Simkins shared with all of us. Life is so precious!"

―Jack Nicklaus, recognized as the greatest professional golfer of all time, and his wife Barbara, founder of the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation

(Jack Nicklaus)

"Never before has such a compelling story been told about a child’s battle against cancer, as Mr. Simkins has done in this marvelously insightful story.  Yet this story is about much more than overcoming cancer." ―Dr. William Evans, CEO, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 2004-2014 (Dr. William Evans)

"Two things transform us: Great love and great suffering. Possibilities tells the story of how the Simkins family is confronted by great suffering, feeling into it with great love, which brought about true healing. That this healing coincides with physical restoration is a truly joyous gift, but I trust that these pages will speak to you wherever you're at, in the midst of gain and loss. Stories like this make us proud to be human beings, and assure us of the presence of a good God."  ―Richard Rohr, OFM; founder, The Center for Action and Contemplation; author, The Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation. (Richard Rohr)

About this edition

• Publisher: River Grove Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1632990237
• ISBN 13: 9781632990235
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 300