On February 19th, 2011, Frank Hegyi's daughter noticed him staring fixedly at his newspaper, with a vacant look in his eyes. What she was witnessing was the sudden impact of a cerebral stroke that would change his life forever. In a moment, Hegyi was transformed from a thriving academician, professional and family man to a patient struggling first just to live, then to regain the basic capacities of movement and language that his wife had been told by doctors would never return. This is the story of Hegyi's battle to overcome the debilitating effects of his stroke. But it is not a book just for those who have experienced strokes personally or in a loved one: it is a book that will inspire ANYONE with the courage and determination available to all of us to triumph over even the greatest adversities.

Facts and details about cancer in its many forms are readily available. What is not that available is true, unvarnished insight into what goes on behind the scenes, behind the outer facade. What goes through peoples' minds when they get the shattering news? What feelings and emotions do they wrestle with as they cling onto life? What attitudes are helpful, what attitudes are destructive? This is a book that addresses these issues

Renowned author Frank Hegyi offers a lighthearted insight on current events of religion, politics and life. His world travels have given him a unique perspective on present and historical events. From living in communism, escaping a country in conflict and leading a full career in the public service and private sector, he writes on the subjects that touch him the most. Sit back, relax and enjoy his unique viewpoints on the topics that are the forefront of news today

This book contains inspirational stories from the life of a man who led a colorful life, daring to take the next step in search for adventures. These stories include: -Experiences as a freedom fighter in the 1956 Hungarian student revolution, narrowly escaping execution; -Living in refugee camps and daring to enter University as a high school dropout and succeeding in earning two college degrees; -Leading expeditions to the Amazon rain forests, surviving attacks by wild animals and crew; -Travelling as a research scientist and high tech entrepreneur throughout the world representing his adopted country (Canada); -Encounters with the KGB while visiting Soviet Union as a member of a Canadian scientific delegation; and -Climbing up the ladder in service clubs to the position of District Governor, Kiwanis International. The adventurous life was put on a temporary back burner when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The author provides a unique perspective of the courageous battles he led in beating the big C and the changes of life styles that he had to implement in order to increase the odds in survival.