Publisher's Synopsis
"This book is astonishing. Reads like a thriller." -- Dallas Morning News Want to learn how to avoid a heart attack? How about reversing the effects of heart disease? With the help of cutting-edge research and cardiology pioneers, the author has done just that after suffering a massive heart attack that resulted in him being brought back to life 72 times. Why is heart disease still the number 1 killer of Americans? Why do many patients on low-fat diets get worse? Learn how most heart disease patients are being improperly diagnosed and treated and what you can do to save your own life. "Appealing." -- Entertainment Weekly"A wonderful book. It reads like a novel. Beautifully written." -- Layna Berman, Pacifica Radio Network"Bayan does a fine job translating medical terminology and, with a keen sense of humor, explaining how people can integrate healthy behavior into everyday life." -- Publishers Weekly"An exhortation to all of us to become better informed and more involved in our own care..." - Tulsa World Newspaper"Through trial and error, Bayan and Nevada cardiologist Dr. Frank Carrea created a customized life-saving regime. Their experimental journey is dramatically profiled in Bayan's insightful and highly personal book." -- Spokane Spokesman Review"Matthew Bayan's book is as gripping as a heart attack and packed with valuable information that could save your life." -- George J. Pratt, Ph.D. co-author of INSTANT EMOTIONAL HEALINGWRITER'S DIGEST REVIEW"The author shares openly and generously about his personal health problems and how he overcame them. Many readers will have similar risk factors and fears to the author, making this book a lifesaving resource for those at risk and their families. This book tackles a prevalent diet myth using the author's story of survival. For such a serious topic, the tone of the book is friendly and somewhat informal. The author's voice is encouraging to readers and brutally honest about his experiences. His almost self-deprecating reflections will be inviting to readers who are reticent about considering their own health issues. The author's story is interspersed with scientific and nutritional explanations. This balance of memoir and self-help or reference is helpful to equip readers, but the transitions feel abrupt and choppy at times. The author's life experience compelled him to do deep, thorough research, which he shares with readers. The resources section is critically useful to readers, especially the section on what to do if you think you're having a heart attack."
