The Magic of Life: A Son's Story of Hope after Tragedy, Grief and a Speedo (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781087863184)

Hit by a drunk driver that killed his mother and nearly himself as an infant, Michael Gershe found The Magic of Life. Despite breaking almost all of his bones in the car crash, he went on to become a collegiate swimmer, comedian, college educator, author and professional speaker. Michael dedicated his life to preventing impaired driving so others don't go through the same pain.The Magic of Life details how he overcame tragedy, grief and depression as a child through adulthood. Even though he lost his mother, he and his brother were raised by his father and an incredible Jamaican woman who stepped in to fill the mother's role. Michael shares his life about loss and how he finally addressed his grief in his life with a blend of humor and inspiration that anyone who has gone through grief can relate to.