Well... I Guess I'm Not Jesus - Softcover

Helbling, Adam

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1495924394 ISBN 13: 9781495924392

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

"Well… I Guess I’m Not Jesus” is a true story by Adam Helbling. His book focuses on his struggles with both bipolar disorder and a life-altering spinal cord injury. Due to an underlying mental illness, he was reckless at The Ohio State University as he used drugs to self-medicate for his depression. He ultimately ended up in the psych ward believing he was the second coming of Jesus Christ. He believed cameras were watching his every move and that it was just a matter of time before he was released as the leader of the New World. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Just two years after his first manic episode, at the age of 23, he helped lead the Ohio State Waterski Team to a National Title. Three months later he died in a horrific car accident after driving 120 mph on a flat tire in the snow causing him to lose control and flip five times end-over-end over a quarter-mile during a second manic episode, but it wasn’t over as he was revived at the scene. He suffered a serious spinal cord injury and was left paralyzed from the chest down. The recovery was brutal and the author spares no detail about his emotions and what he had to adjust to in this new life. Adam ultimately found true happiness as he started to share his story and struggles through writing by putting everything out there for the entire world to read. This is a story of redemption that turns tragedy into triumph.This book includes a unique message and perspective for the audience. Readers will find this to be a one-of-a-kind personal account of someone who has lost both their mind and body in the same lifetime. It will make you take a second look at your life and ask, “What exactly is my purpose on this earth?” Check out www.AdamHelbling.com for more information.

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About the Author

Adam Helbling was born in Akron, Ohio and was raised in Stow, Ohio. He was born on December 17, 1986 with his twin brother Aaron. His family includes his dad Bob, mom Patsy, brothers Mike and Aaron, and sisters Bobbie and Trisha. He has two nieces Morgan and McKenna, and two nephews Zachary and Keller. In 2005 he moved to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University on a full-ride scholarship. His greatest physical passion was waterskiing and he was a national champion show skier, a state champion slalom skier, and he helped lead the Ohio State Waterski Team to win the 2010 Division Two National Championship. He was very involved at Ohio State and in 2008 he was chosen to be a member of the SPHINX Senior Class Honorary. This honor is given to only 24 seniors at The Ohio State University who best represent the university. He has bipolar disorder, which has led to two manic episodes. The second lead to a car accident that left him as a C6/C7 quadriplegic. The first year was a struggle, but eventually he let go of his physical passions and focused on his mind. He graduated from The Ohio State University in 2012 with a degree in Civil Engineering. His dream now is to build more places like where he resides, called Creative Living, for people with physical disabilities. He also wants to partner with vacation resorts to build places ran similar to Creative Living so that people with disabilities can vacation independently. He now enjoys his time writing on his blog. He loves his career as a Motivational Speaker and a Life Coach. He believes that everything happens for a reason and is happier now than ever before. He can be contacted at a.c.helbling@gmail.com or on his website at www.AdamHelbling.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1495924394
• ISBN 13: 9781495924392
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 190