Within Your Reach
A Journey through Diabetes
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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- $3.99
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Publisher Description
In 2008, Chris Lynch’s life was transformed in four dramatic days when he was hospitalized with diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperkalemia, and atrial fibrillation. Diagnosed with a blood sugar level of 1,469 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl), Chris faced near-death and a lifetime of insulin dependence. Realizing his survival was a miracle made possible by God, Chris began a new journey into health and renewed faith, successfully reducing his insulin dependence from 120 units per day to zero.
Always a positive spirit dedicated to helping others, Chris determined to share his story with other people, along with a simple, powerful message: “Believe, Receive, and Reciprocate.” A dynamic and engaging speaker, Chris’ humor, down-to-earth approach, and unforgettable story come together in this book.
Chris plans to inspire people experiencing trauma and pain to turn around their approach to life: from fear to engagement; from denial to acceptance; from self-aggrandizement to enabling hope, love, and peace to others, within their reach.
Customer Reviews
Look beyond the title
This was an excellent book! The meaning behind it goes beyond diabetes so don’t mistake it for only being able diabetes. It’s more about not losing faith and always believing that things will always get better. You won’t always be down and better days are ahead. Congrats Chris Lynch for being determined to not accept defeat and always being humble to overcome anything thrown in your life. Continue to be great! Much respect sir.
The FIRST HONEST autobiography I have EVER read!
I cannot remember the last time I read such an honest autobiography. Mr. Lynch describes his life before, during and after being diagnosed with diabetes and what it took to turn his life around and to really live the life he wants. Page after page I was laughing, crying or in shock. I recommend this book for anyone and everyone. It's not just about diabetes, it's about overcoming childhood problems, self-image problems and identity problems. I could identify with a lot of the struggles in this book. I wish Mr. Lynch the best of luck with his new choices in the life he is finally able to start living for himself. You are an inspiration.