Adversity Defeated: Turn Your Struggles Into Strengths - Marc Hoberman - Bog

At the age of sixteen, Marc Hoberman moved from Yonkers, New York, to Hollywood, Florida. Moving away from his friends was hard enough, but being diagnosed with epilepsy shortly thereafter was even harder. Marc's story follows him from high school up to his present-day life as an author, teacher, husband, and father. His struggles with seizures, toxic medications, and loneliness were a certain recipe for disaster. Marc's sense of humor, support network, and successful search for a doctor who would save his life prompted him to make his private story public. Marc's message of turning his struggle into a strength will certainly resonate with teens and parents alike. Praise for Adversity Defeated A candid, beautifully written and marvelous tale of facing one's teenage years with a serious, chronic and misunderstood ailment. -Jack Magnus for Reader's Favorite Marc Hoberman's story empowers people to overcome adversity. -WCBS Radio (Top 50 Human Interest Stories of 2017)