Struck down with a stroke and all but declared dead at age 38, Dick Burns regained consciousness and a life. This is the wise and witty story of his long and slow recovery and resurrection. It is a story of hope and practical advice for victims of any serious illness and their families. It is also about what he learned from the ordeal and how his life and values changed for the better with each step of his recovery.

Richard L. Burns is a retired television and advertising "Mad Man". He guy who put the smile on the PSA Airplane, created Woodsy the Owl for the Forest Service and engineered that cultural icon, the Fruit of the Loom guys, Mr. Burns developed and initiated the first nationwide system of local sales and advertising for national companies in radio and television, created and implemented a fact-based and mathematical format for electronic and print advertising while a management consultant, developed and distributed a widely-accepted (20 million weekly viewership) children's TV program series and was most recently responsible for the mandated rescue of companion and livestock animals in all national disaster operations. Mr. Burns has also planned and initiated several philanthropic and operating foundations. He is listed in "Who's Who" and is a recipient of numerous community and professional awards. He has been an officer and board director of profit and non-pro t organizations, advertising and consulting councils and humane organizations. Mr. Burns suffered a massive stroke (Cerebral Hemorrhage) at age 38 and was not expected to live. Yet, many years later, he resides happily in California, where he is a successful husband, father, avid golfer and published author.