Lessons from a CF Cornerman: 38 Lessons I Learned During my Wife's Illness and Lung Transplant

Poole, Raymond L.; Ang, Karen [Editor]

ISBN 10: 0692792104 / ISBN 13: 9780692792100

Published by R.L. Poole, 2016

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Paperback book in good condition. Good clean copy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lessons from a CF Cornerman: 38 Lessons I Learned During my Wife's Illness and Lung Transplant
• Publisher: R.L. Poole
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0692792104
• ISBN 13: 9780692792100
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 20 ounces

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Synopsis

On New Year’s Eve 2014, 37 years into her struggle with cystic fibrosis, Rebecca Poole went into respiratory failure and was put on life support. They gave her days to live but she would take much more than that. She was on a ventilator for 172 days and was in the hospital for 219. Lessons from a CF Cornerman: 38 Lessons I Learned During My Wife’s Illness and Transplant tells this story from her husband’s perspective. The struggle to stay positive, make progress in the face of impossible odds, and make the most of each day comes across in this brutally honest portrayal of the ups and downs of a major illness. His lessons relate to relationship conflicts, personal motivation, and overwhelming obstacles. The serious subject matter is offset by his humor and wit as this self-proclaimed expert on “holding her pocket book like a man” takes you through an incredibly tough experience and what he learned from it.

About the Author

Raymond Poole earned a BS degree in Mechanical and Materials Engineering from the University of Connecticut as well as an MBA from Indiana University. Throughout his career, he has worked in Operations, Engineering Management, and Marketing. Ray has earned a patent, a lean six-sigma certification, and has won two national championships in fighting. Inspired by his wife Rebecca and her struggles with Cystic Fibrosis, Ray became involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and was named "Milwaukee's Finest" in 2013 in honor of his volunteerism and fundraising efforts. He became a member of the Wisconsin CFF Leadership Board and later won the 2014 Eaton Stover Volunteerism award. He holds a third degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and has trained and competed in several martial arts including Muay Thai and Jujitsu. In his spare time, Ray enjoys working on his cars, lifting weights, and entertaining friends and family. Ray does not enjoy running, but he does it anyway...like a boss.