"Awake Again" Testimonials
(most of them)
I came across these as I was looking for something else on the web.
Martin,
I enjoyed meeting you and talking with you in Vegas.
Thanks for the book and the bigger gift of sharing your experience in it. What a story! What a great book. I couldn’t put it down. I had a 3 1/2 hour flight delay getting home from Vegas and was glad I did, It gave me time to read most of your book and made the trip very enjoyable. (I think I was the only one on the plane enjoying the flight.) Should have had a copy of your book for all those who were grumbling about being delayed. It should be required reading under those circumstances. Thank you.
Keep the dream alive.
Your friend,
Buzz Feldman, HIGEARBIKE@aol.com
I just finished your book and feel a new rush of inspiration for the goals I have set for myself. Of course I am also inspired by new ambitions like contributing to the efforts of NBG to create a coast to coast right of way for non-motored touring. I guess my biggest challenge right now is to figure out how to go after some goals without having to shelve others.
Thank you for sharing your story with me by writing Awake Again. I admire everything you have done and will keep you in mind whenever I catch myself backing down from the challenges I find before me.
Chip Christmas
San Pedro, CA
Part of the inspiration I receive from you has to do with the delicate balance that is personal motivation. Just like most folks I am not the most motivated person in the world and leave a lot of things undone that should be done. Your book and your efforts toward the NBG goal have caused me to reconsider many aspects of my life. I didn’t even dream that I could ride an HPV from coast to coast on my own prior discovering NBG2000. Now I know I can do it, without hesitation. Yes. Read it within two weeks of hearing about/signing up for the ride. Then I read it outloud to my then 7-year-old (Bryce). We both loved it. Powerful story for all to hear. I am thinking about giving it to my 80-year-old grandfather who just took a tumble over a railing and down two flights of stairs.
Kurt Kleinschmidt
In this engaging and inspiring book, Martin Krieg shares his heartbreaking experience of waking up in a hospital to discover that he was paralyzed, unable to speak or perform the most basic tasks. This book, though, is not about how to deal with paralysis. It’s about how to achieve the impossible. The reader is impelled to examine his own perceived limitations and wonder if they actually exist.
sand@cuzio.com from Los Gatos CA
Following seven weeks in a coma,AWAKE AGAIN is the story of one man’s incredible journey from “total unconcsiousness” through fully conscious recovery to a position of elevated mental, physical, spiritual and emotional consciousness from which Martin Kreig currently lives and operates. The book is a celebration of the power of the human spirit to not only survive or overcome, but to excell. I totally love this book! I was immediately drawn in and could not put it down. Powerfully written, AWAKE AGAIN is honest, real, gutsy,poignant,tender,courageous,candid and inspired. It made me laugh. It made me cry. It changed the way I look at life forever. A must read for head injury survivors, those who love us and anyone who is mentally, physically, and/or emotionally challenged who truely believes in life without limitations, either self or other-imposed. AWAKE AGAIN will awaken you from the complacency of a “ normal “ existence and empower you to elevate your own consciousness on your personal journey to realizing your dreams. A powerful book. Thanks for you, Martin!!!
Gayle A. Michael from Santa Cruz, CA
Very touching and personal story. Extremely well written. Mayor Fred Sissine
Fred Sissine Mayor Mount Rainier MD
The extreme challenges and discouragement that Mr. Krieg overcame to assert his Spirit’s vision and determination are lovingly and compassionately portrayed in his marvelous book. All of us at some time in our lives feel dejected and at odds with the problem cards that we are dealt. I am the survivor of an accident with a automobile and my bicycle in which I was badly injured, so I could relate directly to how difficult it must have been for him. Fortunately I was wearing a helmet! I realized how much worse it could have been had I sutained a head injury.
He alludes to how important good attitude and courage are to everyone in life, and how important it is to give your best attitude and determination to everything you do. I particularly enjoyed the list of helpful and meaningful affirmations listed in the back of the book. This book is a must-read for anyone, especially those who think that life is rough for them. It is thoroughly encouraging and full of Love and Joy for Life - as is Martin. I have had the pleasure of meeting him on occasion. I most heartily recommend this book.
Joseph Leight; jleight@jps.net from Santa Cruz, CA
Read it within two weeks of hearing about/signing up for the ride. Then I read it outloud to my then 7-year-old (Bryce). We both loved it. Powerful story for all to hear. I am thinking about giving it to my 80-year-old grandfather who just took a tumble over a railing and down two flights of stairs.
A reader
I just finished one of the most incredible journeys I’ve ever been on. I want to thank Martin for his Love,stregnth,and willingness to show all of us other T.B.I. recipients that we can do it! I cried through the whole first chapter and after that I cried a few more chapters down the road because I knew what he was feeling.
I think the last chapter though really touched on something in my aching soul. I liked his candidness and I loved the fact that he shared so much of himself with me. I almost felt as if he wrote the book for me! The reason for my emotions I can’t find words to describe,and I’m pretty good at being descriptive!
This is a book that should be read, digested, and re- read! It will take one through love, anger, and emotions beyond! And I should know cause I sustained a head injury two and a half years ago and I went to every single library in Gainesville and all the surrounding counties looking for a book written by someone who also shared my same challenge but there was nothing. And then there was Martins book and it does that very thing.It shows me how limitless I truly am!
Tracy Barber
Writer, Massage Therapist
(For questions about the above, Tracy can be reached at: lalu@techcomm.net in Florida)
“Martin Krieg proves with the rehabilitation and TransAm bike rides that he describes in his new book that he knows how to take on large tasks and come away a winner.
I know you’ll be inspired.”
Michael Shermer, PhD
Author/Publisher/Professor/ Marathon racing cyclist/ Co-founder Race Across America
“Having experienced my own minor head injury at the ‘93 NORBA Nationals, I am truly awed by the successes Martin Krieg details in his new book. In Awake Again,
a true hero emerges.”
Author/PanAm gold medalist/3-time Olympian/Winner of the Ironman/World bicycle speed record holder (152 mph)
“I couldn’t put it down. No book has consumed me like this one did.”
Cindy Savage
Author/Editor
“Through this odyssey, you will begin to understand the all powerful nature of thought and its effect on the body.”
Wayne Dyer, PhD
Author Your Erroneous Zones, Real Magic
“So many books come through here, I just skim most of them. I couldn’t stop reading “Awake Again”.
Cynthia Banuelos
Ohlone College Bookstore
“Awake Again gave me the courage to do the California Aids Ride. I tell all my friends about it.”
Susan Roark
Credit Officer
“I’m excited at the prospect of extending to my family the experiences and insights from your book.”
Judy Pigget/Swenson
Investor
“Great book!”
Pat McVeigh
Registered Nurse
“Thanks for your book and all the inspiration it has given me.”
Leslie Engel
student
“I super appreciate the book and the inspiration
it has given me.”
Brett Taylor
Firefighter
“Fastest Book I ever Read”
Greg Davis
Consultant
“Your book makes me proud to have have been involved with a man of your stature.”
Dr Kirk Huang, MD
Cardioligist
“My work as a motivational speaker feels so rewarding when I can read a book like Awake Again.”
Denis Waitley, PhD
Author Psychology Winning
“I am pleased to have been the instructor who allowed Martin the opportunity to regrasp the God-given skills we all too often take for granted. With his new book, Martin shows you how he has used these gifts to truly make a celebration out of life.”
Don Chu, PhD, RPT
Author/Olympic trainer/celebrated Father of Plyometrics
“Martin Krieg has become a living inspiration for people with head injuries. We encourage your support of his new book.”
George Zitnay, PhD
President and CEO, National Brain Injury Association
“I think people really need to read Martin’s book. It is extremely well writen and real. It will change your life.”
Kathy Erken
Real Estate Broker
“Awake Again gave me hope and strength. It was the most inspiring book I have ever read.”
Susan Swanda