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I am a Runner: The Memoirs of a Sepsis Survivor Kindle Edition

by Maria Papalia-Meier (Author), Pamela Ackerson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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“You’ll never be able to run again.”

From running half marathons to being the sickest person in the hospital, Maria Papalia-Meier fought the river of death, and won.

Life changing moments, amputations, and negative thoughts refused to keep her down. With her rock-hard stubbornness, positive self-empowerment and persistence, she grabbed hope and unflinching faith to face the life handed to her. Her story offers an honest, tough-love approach to defeating pre-determined opinions, and self-imposed limitations. She refused to give up or give in.

Maria Papalia-Meier is a runner. She has awoken stronger…better.

This is her story.

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15 July 2019
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07T14WD8B
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 9845 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 159 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1075802555

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Maria Papalia-Meier
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I am a Runner is about surviving sepsis, a coma, and amputation.
Maria has a BBA with an emphasis in Human Resources, and has worked for Fed-Ex for over twenty years.
As an athlete she has many accomplishments. Before her battle with the river of death she'd competed and ran in multiple 5K’s.
She was told she'd never run again. She proved the naysayers wrong. Her athletic accomplishments include running multiple 5K's as well as 1/2 marathons.
I RECENTLY RAN MY FIRST MARATHON!!!
I am currently working on a book that will detail what I did to start running again!!!
I am a Runner - the Memoirs of a Sepsis Survivor is available in print and e-book.
My Blog: www.thetoelessrunner.com
Twitter: @PapaliaMeier
Instagram:@papaliameier
MY EMAIL : pap3919@gmail.com I would love to hear from you!!!!!!!!!
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Pamela Ackerson
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Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Wall Street Journal bestselling, award-winning author, Pamela Ackerson is a time traveling adventurer. She was born and raised in Newport, RI where history is a way of life. She lives on the Space Coast of Florida where everyone is encouraged to reach for the stars! When it's time to runaway, she's a hop, skip, and jump from Disney World and fun-filled imagination and fantasy. With over 70 published books, she's a multi-genre author writes time travel, westerns, Native American, historical fiction, nonfiction, WW2, inspirational, self-help marketing and advertising, personal and travel journals, and children's preschool/first reader books.
Honest reviews of my books are always appreciated.
Thank you and have a good moments day.
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Meggie Ulrich

So Inspiring!

Reviewed in the United States on 4 March 2021

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Even though Maria Papalia-Meier's story is often so bleak from a medical standpoint, this amazing woman is anything BUT bleak. Her strength and fighting will to not only live, but return to her previous life as one who loved running many miles each day! Not only that, but even more important to her was to live to be there for her husband, young children, family and friends. Maria is so inspiring and my admiration for her is great! This book was a wonderful read - enjoy! ☺️💕☺️

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SJK-RN/KS

I am a 4 time sepsis survivor

Reviewed in the United States on 2 October 2019

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Maria actually had septic shock. The difference between sepsis and septic shock is when the organs start shutting down, which hers certainly did. My 1st and 4th septic episodes were septic shock, and although I was also on a ventilator, I was not nearly as bad as she was. Although her trauma was horrible, some end of with more severe amputations. I think she could have expanded more on her feelings while she was in the hospital. She obviously suffered some PTSD (post traumatic stress syndrome) which a lot of survivors suffer from, and PSS (post sepsis syndrome). A lot of survivors suffer life long from physical and emotional pain. A lot need counseling and ongoing medical care. My sepsis episodes were from two different issues. It lowers your immune system often putting you at risk for future sepsis. I very strongly disagree with her stand on no flu shots. This is the exact time in her life when she NEEDS the FLU shot and the PNEUMONIA vaccine! Her kids definitely need flu shots too to protect her! Please look up SEPSIS ALLIANCE at SEPSIS.ORG. The life you save might be yours or a loved one. They are a great resource for survivors, caregivers, family members and friends. There are also great online support groups on Facebook for survivors and for those who've lost someone to sepsis. I never asked "why me?" Maybe being a disabled RN and having seen so much suffering throughout the years, I've learned that things like sepsis doesn't discriminate

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D.Meister

Not only a runner but a champion over death

Reviewed in the United States on 10 December 2020

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This remarkable woman defied the odds. Pure will to push through pain was incredible. Family, faith, friends and professionals all made a team that supported Maria. She survived and her triumph to run again makes her a champion others can draw inspiration from. Sepsis is deadly . Maria's story can heighten awareness that is needed to understand just how dangerous it can be.

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Rhiannon Rozell

Great Inspiration

Reviewed in the United States on 26 May 2020

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This was an amazing story to read and a great eye opener to the world of Sepsis. Once I picked this book up I finished it in 3 days! It also shows how quickly life can change and with determination you can over come a lot.

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This is an inspiring memoir of a will to live.

Reviewed in the United States on 11 January 2020

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I'm glad to have information on Sepsis. Maria had a strong will to survive and also return to her love of running. I truly wish her the best as she continues to heal and get on with her life.

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