“The doctor said it had never been done. He said, ‘I’ll be the first.’”
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About the Author
A message from Jim Stavis on writing When Hope Is Your Only Option...
One thing I've learned in my life is that nothing ever stays the same. Change is inevitable - as are the challenges that we encounter. This book embraces adversity as it is a natural part of life and growth. Through my life experience I was confronted with adversity at a young age. I had no choice but to deal with it throughout my entire life. It culminated in a rare triple organ transplant. Though organ transplant is a central theme to the story there is much more for the reader to learn about how they can overcome adversity within their own life. My overall message of hope is one that resonates with readers young and old, male and female. It is a life story worth sharing.
About the Author
Jim Stavis was diagnosed with juvenile type I diabetes at age 17. He was told to expect a shortened lifespan with medical difficulties along the way. This medical diagnosis shaped his life in a way that could have led to depression and decay, but instead motivated Jim to rise above the adversity in spite of the dire forecast. It is the lessons learned and the persistent and positive attitude that served as the inspiration for Jim to write his first book aptly named, When Hope is Your Only Option. Jim is happy to share his stories so that the reader can learn and be better prepared for the adversity that they encounter in their life. Jim's story though miraculous on many levels serves to inspire, to instruct and send a message that anything is possible, no matter the odds.
