Life is a Ride - Softcover

Joseph, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1951407296 ISBN 13: 9781951407292

Publisher: Launch Pad Publishing, 2020

Synopsis

In October 2016, 59-year-old Chris Joseph was stunned when he learned he had third-stage pancreatic cancer. In the midst of the panic and tremendous fear that immediately ensued, Joseph followed the doctor's orders without hesitation and underwent chemotherapy--a choice that was almost a fatal mistake.

Months of chemotherapy poisoned his body and nearly destroyed his spirit. With no immediate plan in mind, Joseph fired his oncologist and embarked on an alternative path of recovery, including both natural and Western medicine immunotherapy--one that, against all odds, opened his eyes and healed him, both physically and spiritually.

Life is a Ride documents Joseph's journey from terror and doubt to independence, redemption, love and hope. Whether he's launching a "borrow and pay back" company for all manner of musicians in New Orleans, making his journey to Germany for cancer treatment and watching his friends put together a GoFundMe campaign to make the trip possible, or finding opportunities to bond with family and friends, Joseph's spirit, determination and courage will inspire anyone who's struggled with illness or any other seemingly hopeless situation.

By changing the narrative and choosing to write his own story, Joseph found new levels of determination and courage, as well as joy, wisdom and gratitude. Life is a Ride is the tale of a man that turned a potential death sentence into a life embrace.

About this title

About the Author

Chris Joseph is an odds-defying, stage-three pancreatic cancer survivor and thriver since 2016, as described in his 2020 book "Life is a Ride: My Unconventional Journey of Cancer Recovery." Chris is also a co-founder of Manifest Books, and is a co-curator and contributing author to "The Epiphanies Project: Twenty Personal Revelations."  Over the last 35 years, Chris Joseph has started and managed three environmental consulting businesses, launched two fan-funded music record companies and founded a non-profit charitable foundation. He has also dabbled in philanthropy, songwriting, and magazine writing. A native of Los Angeles, Chris has lived in Southern California all of his life. He has two teenage boys, a wonderful girlfriend and enjoys traveling, hiking, sports, music and connecting with other people.

From the Back Cover

"Heartwarming, funny and engaging, Chris Joseph gives us one of the best kept secrets of being a successful cancer patient: take action and become the CEO of your own medical path! Everyone--doctors, patients, friends and family--can benefit from reading this honest, deep and moving book packed with good stories and tips."
-Pamela Varady, PsyD

From the Inside Flap

"In the United States, holes in the medical system and blinders worn by doctors can turn any patient's healing journey into a perilous obstacle course. In Life is a Ride,Chris Joseph draws a map from one devastating diagnosis to empowered wellness, documenting some of the routes patients can take around the worst obstacles. A book of hope for anyone feeling daunted by the path in front of them."
-Kimberly Kaye, FMHC and patient advocate

"We are taught in (pharma-funded) medical school there are three things we can do: cut, burn or toxin it out. It's a one-size-fits-all approach when in reality, each human being is unique and capable of healing. Chris is a true testament to this and I am so grateful to him for teaching me and allowing me to be a part of his healing journey. Cancer in one way or another has affected us all and it's high time we change our approach."
-Melanie Gisler, DO, integrative family physician

Edition details

• Publisher: Launch Pad Publishing
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1951407296
• ISBN 13: 9781951407292
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 178