A Mile at a Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure, and Hope
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Book Synopsis: An inspiring memoir about a father and son entering World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji despite one of them battling Alzheimer's.
“Travis and Mace have touched a generation of families around the world with their courage, resilience and kindness.”--Bear Grylls, star of Man vs. Wild and host of World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji
“Watching Mark and Travis Macy compete together for Eco-Challenge Fiji was a true inspiration. Travis’s selfless act of taking his father on what may be his last race is a story that anyone can relate to and what we need more of these days.” --Mark Burnett, chairman of MGM Worldwide Television Group; creator and producer of Survivor, The Apprentice, and World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji
In October 2018, Mark “Mace” Macy, sixty-four years old, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Mace had spent thirty years competing in Colorado and around the world in ultra-endurance competitions and is one of the few people who have finished all eight Eco-Challenge events. Once diagnosed, Mace feared losing endurance, strength, and independence. Mace's son Travis, also a professional endurance athlete, also struggled to see his father battling the disease. In 2019 they decided to participate in World's Toughest Race—a seven-day, grueling 400-mile marathon of trekking, climbing, biking, and paddling through the jungle—for one final race together.
Weaving excerpts from Mace's passionate personal journals alongside a first-person narrative by Travis, A Mile at a Time tells the story of this incredible journey and what both father and son learned along the way.
A powerful story about living—and thriving—with a disease that impacts nearly six million Americans. This timely, and deeply moving father-son adventure sheds light on the hard truths of this disease while giving readers hope of all that still can be achieved.
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Are you ready to embark on an inspiring journey of love, adventure, and hope? Introducing "A Mile at a Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey" - a memoir that will leave you deeply moved and motivated. Join Travis and Mace Macy as they defy all odds and compete in the World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji, despite Mace battling Alzheimer's. This remarkable story of courage and resilience has touched the hearts of millions worldwide, and now it's your turn to be inspired.
As Bear Grylls, star of Man vs. Wild and host of World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji, puts it, "Travis and Mace have touched a generation of families around the world with their courage, resilience, and kindness." Their selfless act of participating in this grueling race together captures the essence of a bond between a father and son that transcends any obstacle.
Imagine witnessing Mark and Travis Macy, father and son, pushing their limits and defying the boundaries of what is considered possible. Mark Burnett, chairman of MGM Worldwide Television Group and creator of Survivor, emphasizes the significance of their story, stating, "Watching Mark and Travis Macy compete together for Eco-Challenge Fiji was a true inspiration. Travis's act of taking his father on what may be his last race is a story that anyone can relate to and what we need more of these days."
With its release in October 2018, "A Mile at a Time" quickly became a beacon of hope for families dealing with Alzheimer's disease. Mark "Mace" Macy, a seasoned athlete, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's and faced the fear of losing his endurance, strength, and independence. Travis, his son and a professional endurance athlete, witnessed his father's battle and together, they made a life-changing decision.
In 2019, the duo took on the ultimate challenge - World's Toughest Race. This seven-day, 400-mile marathon demanded physical and emotional strength, pushing them to their limits. "A Mile at a Time" weaves personal journal entries from Mace, revealing his innermost thoughts, with Travis' first-person narrative. The synergistic combination creates a powerful and unforgettable story that will resonate with readers of all walks of life.
Not only does "A Mile at a Time" shed light on the hard truths of Alzheimer's disease, impacting nearly six million Americans, but it also instills hope. This timely memoir proves that even in the face of adversity, one can still achieve greatness. Join Travis and Mace on their unforgettable journey of love, adventure, and hope by ordering your copy of "A Mile at a Time" today!
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