Memoir
Date Published: July 2022
Publisher: Gatekeeper Press
My mother called me a thrill seeker as a kid. That continued to be a fair assessment throughout my life, but with unforeseen consequences. For 57 years I managed to cheat death as I endured accidents such as a head-on car collision that catapulted me through two windshields or hitting a telephone pole at 110 MPH on a motorcycle, to name just a couple. But none of these true-life experiences compared to what came after my cancer diagnosis. In this book I use words to paint you alongside as I detail all my incredible life challenges and experiences. Ride along the emotional roller coaster that includes 17 surgeries and the domino effect of events that resulted. After the cancer diagnosis, an internal fight also ensued. It was the mental battle against the shadowy figures on my shoulders who constantly whispered morbid thoughts.
What was your main drive to write this book?
It came to me in a dream, oddly enough. I felt I had a
story that was captivating & entertaining, but more importantly,
informative.
What do you hope readers will learn by reading this book?
Perseverance. Never give up. How to be a student of
whatever condition you, or a loved one, may be dealing with. We all have morbid
thoughts. Don’t let them define you.
Did you do much research when planning this book?
Yes. I did research to help me in my cancer battle. It was
important to be well informed in order to make critical decisions. The sources
of the information are critically important to ensure accuracy.
Did you have any main people who helped you in the process
of this book or influenced you to write it?
My mother was a huge influence. I dedicated the book to
her. It was her vision that motivated me to write my story. I also had the help
of my family to read teasers I would send and get their honest feedback.
Lastly, I used a friend who is also an English teacher. She has a published
book, and her insight and guidance were extremely valuable.
How long did this book take you to write from initial
thought to hitting publish?
It took four years to write. It is a memoir so the stories
that happened throughout my life were easy. But my cancer treatments, surgeries,
etc. were ongoing. I literally had to wait for some things to finish playing
out to finish writing.
Do you have plans to write more about this topic or new
topics?
I have been thinking about writing a book of short
stories. I am currently working on a children’s book series. I have the
storylines and illustrations complete.
About the Author
Perry Muse is a U.S. Army veteran, businessperson for over 30 years, entrepreneur, artist, husband, Father, and author. He has been listed in the Who’s Who of Music and the Who’s Who of Business Leaders. Perry is also a lifelong survivor of death-defying accidents. In 2017 he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. This life changing event required him to reach deep inside and find courage, faith, and to become an expert intellect about his conditions and treatments. Perry’s writing is entertaining, funny, extremely educational, and most importantly, all unbelievably true. Today he lives in Johnson City, Tennessee with his wife and 3 dogs.
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