On his way to work the morning of August 8th 2007
Mark Hall was ejected from his vehicle during a rollover accident breaking his
neck and leaving him paralyzed from the neck down. Follow him on his journey
from his life as an Ironworker & Musician, through the accident, then
tackling the daily obstacles of rehabilitation and his new life as a C-4, 5, 6
quadriplegic. What follows is an honest, raw and candid insight into the
challenges of also being a Husband, Father to his three young daughters and his
unrelenting (and successful) quest to prove wrong all the doctors and skeptics
who said he’d never walk, live a normal life, or even eat and breathe on his
own ever again.
Inspirational!
Amazing…
Reviews on Amazon.com:
A must read!
A truly inspiring book of positivity and determination to
overcome all obstacles in life. I was touched by how everything is centered in
the love (family), the will to go on, move forward, and strive for better. It
takes special people to be able to overcome the things that this family has,
and a very special person to always remain focused and positive about life, no
matter what is thrown at you.
Inspirational!
Courage under fire...how to reclaim your life to its fullest
degree, in spite of the naysayers, and giving it all you've got. That's what
this book is about! High five!!
Amazing…
This story is a great example of how a catastrophic injury
could happen to anyone no matter how indestructible you think you are! It takes
a strong person to find the bright side to such a hardship and it's done in
this book!
Across The Street From Hell
An awe inspiring book about a tragedy overcome by determination, raw courage and the love of family. Mark gives a no-holds barred account of his journey through hell and back. He brings you straight into his world of a life changing event, with details that make you cry and sometimes laugh out loud. A "must read" for everyone.. Thank you, Mark, for sharing your life with us.
Inspiring & Motivational
Across The Street From Hell isn't just a good must read book, it's actually an honest look into Mr. Hall's life. His story is inspirational to anyone who has had to overcome a major life changing event. I highly commend Mr. Hall for sharing his life with us.
Sincere and Moving
Within the first few pages of this book, you'll realize the author isn't wont to pull punches with his words or the feelings/experiences they're based upon. Rather, "Across the Street from Hell" is a raw, candid account of life before, during and after a traumatic spinal cord injury, authored by someone on the front line. You'll get to know Mark Anthony Hall as a vibrant, driven and motivated individual and family man; qualities that are only enhanced, refined and built upon after his injury and during his continuing recovery.
Written in a superbly colorful style, Mr. Hall's story is built on an unwavering foundation of deadly sincerity while garnished with a refreshing amount of humor and endearing irreverence, topped with an earnest, and frankly inspiring, defiance towards what nay-saying medical experts projected to be the limitations of his recovery. Having exceeded and surpassed nearly all expectations while still making great strides towards even further recovery, you can't help but root for, and ultimately celebrate the ferocious tenacity of the author as he shatters one projected "ceiling" after another.
Ultimately, this book is a phenomenal vehicle to give the reader an honest look into the life and existence of not only a spinal cord injury survivor, but in the world of a man who possesses an unprecedented level of strength, will, determination and heart. As other reviewers have said, this book can make you laugh and move you to tears, and you'd be doing yourself a great disservice by not picking up a copy.
Across The Street From Hell
An awe inspiring book about a tragedy overcome by determination, raw courage and the love of family. Mark gives a no-holds barred account of his journey through hell and back. He brings you straight into his world of a life changing event, with details that make you cry and sometimes laugh out loud. A "must read" for everyone.. Thank you, Mark, for sharing your life with us.
Inspiring & Motivational
Across The Street From Hell isn't just a good must read book, it's actually an honest look into Mr. Hall's life. His story is inspirational to anyone who has had to overcome a major life changing event. I highly commend Mr. Hall for sharing his life with us.
Sincere and Moving
Within the first few pages of this book, you'll realize the author isn't wont to pull punches with his words or the feelings/experiences they're based upon. Rather, "Across the Street from Hell" is a raw, candid account of life before, during and after a traumatic spinal cord injury, authored by someone on the front line. You'll get to know Mark Anthony Hall as a vibrant, driven and motivated individual and family man; qualities that are only enhanced, refined and built upon after his injury and during his continuing recovery.
Written in a superbly colorful style, Mr. Hall's story is built on an unwavering foundation of deadly sincerity while garnished with a refreshing amount of humor and endearing irreverence, topped with an earnest, and frankly inspiring, defiance towards what nay-saying medical experts projected to be the limitations of his recovery. Having exceeded and surpassed nearly all expectations while still making great strides towards even further recovery, you can't help but root for, and ultimately celebrate the ferocious tenacity of the author as he shatters one projected "ceiling" after another.
Ultimately, this book is a phenomenal vehicle to give the reader an honest look into the life and existence of not only a spinal cord injury survivor, but in the world of a man who possesses an unprecedented level of strength, will, determination and heart. As other reviewers have said, this book can make you laugh and move you to tears, and you'd be doing yourself a great disservice by not picking up a copy.