Heart of Iron: My Journey from Transplant Patient to Ironman Triathlete
Nov 2011 · Chicago Review Press
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Throughout his life, Kyle Garlett hated nothing more than losing, and he knew early on that four diagnoses of cancer could not match his spirit of competition. His appetite for victory and his love of life pushed him over his health hurdles—including a bone marrow transplant, hip replacement, and heart transplant—and into the greatest challenge of his life: the Ironman World Championship. Kyle tells his amazing life story with clear-headed optimism and a winning sense of humor, beginning with his first diagnosis of lymphoma as a teenager and continuing through years of chemotherapy that destroyed his joints and weakened his heart. Not just about his health crisis but also about forging a remarkable life around cancer and his career as a sportwriter, the amazing friends and family who supported him, and finding love. After five and half years on the organ transplant waiting list then being gifted with a new heart, Kyle embarks on a challenge of his own making: to compete in the Ironman Triathlon, in which he competed not once but twice. His miraculous recovery and athleticism are recounted, along with the story of how he became an Olympic torch bearer, a devoted Lymphoma & Leukemia Society spokesperson, a motivational speaker, and an author. Heart of Iron is an invaluable companion for those affected by cancer and a breathtaking memoir about one man's unstoppable spirit and success against all odds.
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Robert Grabel
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March 10, 2018
This was an inspiring book particularly due to it's honesty and authenticity. As both a cardiac patient and weekend warrior endurance athelete I've read too many books that lead to a classic fairy tale ending. (Spoiler Alert) this book tells the truth about the challenges, wins and defeats that create the story. Well worth the read
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I couldn't put the book down. I read it twice back-to-back. Reading about Kyle's numerous challenges made me assess my own personal fortitude. I look at my lif'e's challenges differently now. Great Guy with a great story of success against all odds. One-in-a-million wife.
I'd like to have a beer with them, soon.
About the author
STRONGKyle Garlett is an author, a spokesperson, and a freelance sportswriter for ESPN magazine and foxsports.com. He is the author of What Were They Thinking? and The Worst Call Ever! He lives in Marina del Rey, California.
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