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Coughing the Distance: Paris to Istanbul with Cystic Fibrosis

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Walter's book is a great companion to the documentary (with the same title: "Coughing the Distance") chronicling his cycling odyssey from Paris to Istanbul. Here we learn more about the team's struggle getting the trip off the ground, what each team member contributes to the journey, the vagaries of GPS navigation and, most important, how Walter lives with his cystic fibrosis while spending hours each day on a bicycle (rain or shine). His lifelong effort to stay physically fit and his unquenchable delight in each stage of the journey raises the bar for what people with CF (or anyone living with a chronic illness) can accomplish. Four stars because the book needs one more go-around with an editor, but that isn't stopping me from sharing both the DVD and the book with many of my friends and acquaintances! I look forward to hearing about the next adventure....

This is an amazing real life story of the author who has been a source of great inspiration and hope to the people who have Cystic Fibrosis - not only in Australia but thoughout the world. This book is unique in every way and needs to be there in every library. I would recommend it to everyone because it is a chronicle of hope! It will touch your soul and make you feel a deep connection with those who are fighting against all odds and winning.

After you have read Coughing the Distance you think;
What an incredible journey Walter made dispite of CF.
This will encourage everyone with this dissage.
Walter isn't stating that CF is just a minor thing, no it controls his life.
But he won't let CF controle his joy and happiness!
And thats why he is doing all the stuff everybody once wants to do.
Travel the world!

Read this wonderfull book and share the compelling story of an everyday fight against CF,
on bikes, steep hills, and warm friendships along the way. Go on Walter!

Mike Weinberg

This book is unbelievable. A guy with cystic fybrosis can bike 2000 miles from Paris to Istanbul?! Anyone with a chronic disease, kids who need to turn off the TV and get inspired, healthy folks trying to get back in shape. This is a great read and travel story for everyone.
I bought a bunch to give to friends and every hospital should have a copy or excerpts.
Wow!
Brent Reynolds

Walter shows again with this book that he is living his live to the fullest, not wanting to have it slowed down by his illness. He shows the world that he is going on. Great read, spoken from the heart. He has a funny way of discribing his ordeal and is not shying away of showing others what can be reached.
Great Read. A must read for all medical students.