{"product_id":"back-to-the-summit-how-one-man-defied-death-paralysis-to-again-lead-a-full-life-of-service-to-others-9781614480945","title":"Back to the Summit: How One Man Defied Death \u0026","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“You’ll never walk again.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e California Senator Omer Rains had been a politician on the global stage,  a power-broking lawyer of A-list celebrities, and conqueror of some of  the highest mountains in the world. But when a paralyzing brain aneurysm  and stroke hit him at age 61, he became more helpless than a small  child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In Back to the Summit, Rains takes readers on a courageous journey  toward recovery, both physical and spiritual, as he reflects on the  people, events, and American history that shaped his life and gave him  the strength to dare to walk again. Every flashback to the past offers  insight into the philosophy that once saved his life and now defines his  every action: “Get up from every fall, no matter how great or far, and  continue to live life fully.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Those who have suffered physical trauma may find hope in his story;  their loved ones may gain insight and understanding. And any reader who  has ever faced a mountain of a setback will be inspired to keep on  fighting to live again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Back to the Summit takes us on a journey toward physical and spiritual recovery that reminds us that anything is possible.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Back to the Summit” records the amazing story of Omer Rains, a person who in spite of having to overcome one challenge after another during his lifetime, has left us with a legacy of legislative and humanitarian achievements that few of his generation can match. I got to know Omer particularly well during the 2000 Presidential Campaign when I was the nominee of the Natural Law Party, the Reform Party and, in New York, of the Independence Party. Little did I know then that he would face his greatest challenge of all less than two years later when death stared him in the face. But fighter that he is, once again he rose to the occasion and today continues to leave his mark helping others both here at home and throughout the developing world. We can all learn profound lessons from this book.\u003cbr\u003e -Dr. John Hagelin\u003cbr\u003e Internationally Renowned Particle Physicist\u003cbr\u003e 3-Time Candidate for President of the U.S. National Director, Transcendental Meditation Program President, Global Union of Scientists for Peace Author, “Manual for a Perfect Government”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Back to the Summit” illustrates how in America one can still overcome great obstacles given enough will power, determination, and tenacity. The way in which Omer Rains overcame a paralyzing near death experience is as inspirational as any story can be.”\u003cbr\u003e -John C. Malone\u003cbr\u003e Chairman, Liberty Media Chairman, Liberty Global Inc. CEO, Discovery Holding Company Former Pres. \u0026amp; CEO, Tele-Communications Inc. (TCI)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI first met Omer Rains on Mount Everest in 1995. At age 55, he was remarkably fit. Seven years later, while seemingly still active and fit, Omer was unexpectedly struck down by a ruptured brain aneurysm and stroke. Only through a series of miracles and intense personal willpower was he able to survive and later recover. I am Nepalese—a Sherpa—and Omer’s inspirational and heroic story of recovery is a moving one both in my native land of Nepal and in other countries where he does untold humanitarian work. Today, Omer retains his ties to Nepal through frequent visitations as Chairman of READ which built the library in which I received my own education, including my ability to read and write in English. He is one of my heroes. This book is a must read for anyone with a loved one who has ever suffered a near death experience.\u003cbr\u003e -Kaji Sherpa\u003cbr\u003e Former Holder of World Record Fastest Ascent of Mount Everest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOmer Rains was a law student of mine many, many years back. Little did I know then the life challenges he had already overcome in order to even attend – much less excel – in college. It was a bit ironic when later, as Chancellor of the University of California (Berkeley) and in a classic reversal of roles, I would annually visit Omer in his capacity as a California State Senator on behalf of the University. Omer’s story, told in “Back to the Summit,” is not just the inspirational story of how he survived a near fatal brain aneurysm, but of his humanitarian efforts to help others around the world to acquire literacy and, thus, education. This book truly speaks to a life well led.\u003cbr\u003e -Ira Michael Heyman\u003cbr\u003e Emeritus Professor of Law, University of California (Berkeley) Former Chancellor, University of California (Berkeley) Former Secretary, Smithsonian Institution (Washington, D.C.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReading “Back to the Summit” causes me to feel good about my own life and my chosen profession of medicine. However, it also tells a story of powers beyond medicine. As the primary treating physician after Omer Rains initially survived a brain aneurysm and stroke, I can attest to the fact that there is no adequate medical explanation for him being alive today and for the remarkable recovery he made. This book should be an inspiration for anyone who has ever suffered, or may in the future suffer, a life threatening challenge.\u003cbr\u003e -Dr. David Dozier (ret.)\u003cbr\u003e Chief Treating Neurologist of Omer Rains\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOmer Rains was one of my prized patients. My specialty is in working with people who have suffered a stroke and\/or a brain injury, as was the case with Omer. His book “Back to the Summit” chronicles how someone with sufficient inner-strength, determination and resolve can recover from a paralytic state to the point that today he leads more than a full and complete life, primarily in the service of others. I’m pleased to have been able to play a role in his recovery process. But the person who deserves most of the credit is Omer himself. “Back to the Summit” is an inspiring book about an inspiring person. If you’ve ever been faced with a physical challenge, read this book. It may help you find your own pathway to recovery.\u003cbr\u003e -Waleed Al-Oboudi, MOT, OTR\/L Internationally acclaimed in field of occupational therapy and rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Professional of the Year Originator of Neuro-Integrative Functional Rehabilitation and Habitation (NEURO-IFRAH)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recovery of Omer Rains from a near death experience, and the way in which it was accomplished by drawing on prior life experiences, is an amazing story. One of the very early environmental leaders in the U.S., today Omer takes his message throughout the world. I have had the pleasure of working with READ Global, of which Omer serves as Chairman of the International Board. That Omer can today do the work he does in multiple countries, often in challenging conditions, is a testament to his drive to help those less advantaged than those of us in the developed world. To read “Back to the Summit” is to be truly inspired.\u003cbr\u003e -Gunter Pauli\u003cbr\u003e Founder, Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives (ZERI) Author of 16 books, including “The Blue Economy”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOmer Rains met my brother, Bill, in the Amazon over 25 years ago, and I have known him almost as long. Every step of Omer’s life has been a testament to his fortitude and to his determination to make a difference. We can all learn much from “Back to the Summit,” a book that tells the story of a man who thinks, breathes and lives life to the fullest. As an actor, writer and producer, I can attest that even here in Hollywood, the entertainment capital of the world, it would be difficult to write a more inspiring script.\u003cbr\u003e -Deborah Raffin\u003cbr\u003e Actor; writer; producer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Back to the Summit” is a riveting read. How Omer Rains came back from a near death experience and dedicated his life to helping others undeniably has a powerful spiritual undertone. Raised in a spiritual setting in the 1940s, it is my belief that Omer’s early religious surroundings played a major role in his amazing recovery. As one of his doctors told him: “The only explanation for the recovery you’ve made is that The Creator is not finished with you yet.” That explanation resonates with me, and perhaps speaks in large measure to the way in which Omer today selflessly helps people in need here at home and in many other parts of the world.\u003cbr\u003e -Rev. Ernest Chu\u003cbr\u003e Director, The Soul Currency Institute Best Selling Author, “Soul Currency”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOmer Rains, Chairman of READ Global, is dedicated to promoting literacy and creating jobs in rural and remote parts of the developing world. It is only because of Omer that in my own village of Ullon, West Bengal, India that we now have the “Oceanic Library.” Indeed, the Oceanic Library is a tribute to a person who survived a near-death experience and is now renown in the developing world for his work to help impoverished villages where few people know how to read or write. He is truly helping to change the world. “Back to the Summit” tells how Omer was inspired to commit his life to such humanitarian efforts.\u003cbr\u003e -Kapilanda Mondal\u003cbr\u003e CEO \u0026amp; Secretary, VSSU (Ullon, India)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword \u0026amp; Acknowledgement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1  A Shattered Life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  2  Barnett\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  3  The Move West\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  4  Paralysis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  5  Wild Oats and the Victory Bell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  6  Marriage and Berkeley\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  7  Law School and the Loss of a Loved One\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  8  Determination\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  9  Success as a Prosecutor Marred by Family Addictions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  10  Private Practice and Public Life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  11  Divorce and Its Aftermath\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  12  Pain and Hurt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  13  Elective Office\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  14  Ronald Reagan and the Next Election\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  15  Legislative Life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  16  The Red Baron\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  17  “Climbing” to the Summit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  18  George Moscone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  19  Jimmy Carter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  20  The Third Term\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  21  Turkey and Greece\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  22  Pushing the Limits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  23  Decision to Run for Attorney General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  24  The Campaign for Attorney General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  25  Reflections on Public Service\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  26  Letters to a Son\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  27  Return to Private Life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  28  Lake Tahoe: Back to Nature, Back to God\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  29  The Sacramento Kings and the NBA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  30  The Sherman Anti-Trust Act\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  31  Ross Perot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 32  From Chaos to Order\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  33  The Light of My Life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  34  “The Rest and Be Thankful” and Fire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  35  “The Troubles,” Costa Rica, and Worms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  36  China\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  37  A Fisherman and the Albatross\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  38  Nelson Mandela \u0026amp; South Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  39  Recovering At North Shore\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  40  Lives of Quiet Desperation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  41  Being Alive at 55\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  42  Extreme Adventure (More Sports; More Injuries)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  43  Black Diamonds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  44  Mt. Everest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  45  Pakistan, the Taliban and Paco Tech\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  46  Turkmenistan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  47  A Setback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  48  Geneva and the Unraveling of a Long Marriage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  49  The Snake Pit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  50  Tragedies in the 21st Century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  51  Divorce - Again!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 52  A House of Cards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  53  Aftermath of an Aneurysm and Stroke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  54  Spartacus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  55  Death of a Father\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  56  The Flume Trail\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  57  Nicaragua\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter  58  READ and a “Pistol of a Lady”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpilogue – Blessings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morgan James Publishing llc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359730762071,"sku":"9781614480945","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781614480945.jpg?v=1754125538","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/back-to-the-summit-how-one-man-defied-death-paralysis-to-again-lead-a-full-life-of-service-to-others-9781614480945","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}