The Widow-Maker Heart Attack At Age 48: Written By A Heart Attack Survivor For A Heart Attack Survivor And Their Loved Ones [Paperback]

Patrick J. Fox (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 7, 2009

The Widow-Maker Heart attack at age 48 was written by a "miracle" survivor of a massive heart attack. He provides hope and a pathway to recovery for other heart attack patients and their loved ones facing the same daunting life changing, unexpected experience. His entire first year of life after suffering his heart attack; actually dying six times, is chronicled in this book combined with his ever changing physical and psychological feelings. In writing this book it was the author's goal to help other families and loved ones facing the same devastating unfamiliar territory as his family faced on March 31, 2008. His goal was to provide timeless support for the loved ones of the heart attack victim so that they might better be able to understand what the patient is going through and what they, as loved ones might do to help the heart attack victim better deal with their life changing experience. The genuine and heartfelt desire on the part of the author to provide insight to the heart attack patient in their post heart attack life is profound and dynamic as they too successfully recover. The book provides much needed insight into critical topics that become part of the day to day lives of heart attack victims. The author laments about the mental side of first symptoms of actually experiencing a heart attack, emergency room feelings, mental challenges associated with dying, physical and emotional thoughts of waking up in the ICU, first day emotional panic, first night death feelings, prescription drugs, family support, cardio rehab, physical and physiological ups and downs, "Mount Everest moments", and stress prevalent in the first year of recovery. This book should be provided to every heart attack patient families or victim in the hospital, cardiovascular specialists and educators of heart attack health.

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About the Author

Patrick J. Fox is a first time author who, upon defying odds and death six times during his widow-maker heart attack at the young and healthy age of 48, felt he owed it to his family and others to write a book that provided hope, courage and insight. He has been a teacher in the public school system for 11 years, coached for 19 seasons, as well as a certified professional horse trainer during his leisure time. He shares his dream log home with his wife of 26 years and has two adult children living their lives in Chicago, IL and Orlando, FL. He has been considered a "medical miracle" by many health professionals, and it is that accomplishment that has encouraged him to share his story with others.

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse; 1st edition (May 7, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1438962797
• ISBN-13: 978-1438962795
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,367,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Widow Maker, May 31, 2009

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H. Judd - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Widow-Maker Heart Attack at age 48: Written by a Heart Attack Survivor for a Heart Attack Survivor and Their Loved Ones (Hardcover)

An easy to read narrative that reveals the perspectives of the patient and his family, as they unravel the emotions inherent with the process and recovery of heart attack survival.

An insightful window into the overwhelming feelings of triumph and frustration, this book provides an informative and educational perspective of how a survivor feels during and after the attack.

I recommend this book to survivors, and family, of any medical condition, to better understand the patient's viewpoint and the power of love and family in healing, reflection and moving forward.

A highly recommended and commendable read.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Widow Maker at 48, June 2, 2009

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Elizabeth Martin - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Widow-Maker Heart Attack at age 48: Written by a Heart Attack Survivor for a Heart Attack Survivor and Their Loved Ones (Hardcover)

Patrick Fox has taken initiative in this writing to tell not only his story but to be an advocate for other heart attack victims and their families. Fox hides nothing about his experience as he shares private situations, personal feelings and emotions, and gives frank advice to caregivers and hospital personnel. The book is written in story form which makes it both interesting to read as well as informative. While reading this book will not stop anyone from having a heart attack it will certainly be a gift to those suffering this crisis as Fox walks with them on their physical, emotional, and spiritual journey to find wholeness.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Widow Maker, May 25, 2009

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Dennis A. Trowbridge "jt" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Widow-Maker Heart Attack at age 48: Written by a Heart Attack Survivor for a Heart Attack Survivor and Their Loved Ones (Hardcover)

The book was well written. The medical information, complications, side effects, and feelings related to the heart attack were well explained. From cover to cover, it was hard to put down. The step by step details from beginning through recovery were interesting. The family support and involvement added a warmth. The mention of the horses, the log cabin, Disney and other supporting information also added a special touch. There was humor and sadness. The book was so real that I felt like I was there. Well done. I highly recommend this book. JT