Sink or Swim: Surviving the Odds by Design

by Leona J. Howard

Overview

Major health issues and catastrophic illnesses can affect everyone at some point in their life. No matter what the setback, this book offers great insight into some of the hurdles you may need to overcome as well as those issues that you can no longer put off but need to deal with. Whether it is navigating the health journey, defining family and friends, dealing with depression, being a caregiver, selecting a medical team, strengthening your spirituality, working through insurance, building your life after recovery, and becoming the new you, there are tools in this book that will assist everyone faced with these challenges, no matter what catastrophic illness has befallen you.
Leona recognized early on the deficiencies in the health care and fitness industries and was alarmed because of the accelerated growth in the aging population. She knew with certainty that change was needed. In order to elevate the status of fitness professionals in the health industry, there needs to be transparency and accountability. It is her goal to bring both elements to the fitness industry in the state in which she resides. By doing so, other states would hopefully follow.
This book not only chronicles Leona's cancer journeys but also sheds light on the medical and fitness communities as well.
A must-read as you embark on this uncertain journey.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940162274476
Publisher:	Covenant Books
Publication date:	01/21/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	601 KB

About the Author

Leona knew that when she retired, she wanted to enter into a field where she could help people. As she left her career in the legal field behind, she stepped into the fitness industry. Leona had a sister born with learning disabilities in addition to health issues and took on the role of caregiver. It was through this experience she learned firsthand the importance of helping individuals who had various health problems or disabilities. Then one day, her whole life changed when diagnosed with the first of three primary cancers. She became overwhelmed with fighting this disease, balancing her life with her husband, dealing with depression, continuing in her role as caregiver, and finding her relationship with God. She learned very quickly that life is full of uncertainties and that nothing was as it seemed. But she also found a new beginning she could have never envisioned.
To learn more about Leona’s plight, visit her website at sinkorswimthebook.com. There, you will also be able to visit her blog and even contact her.