Heart of Iron

Heart of Iron
Heart of Iron

Heart of Iron

My Journey from Transplant Patient to Ironman Triathlete
By Kyle Garlett

BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY

336 Pages, 6 x 9

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ISBN 9781613740064

Rights: US & CA

Chicago Review Press (Nov 2011)

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Overview

The lifelong journey of an unstoppable athlete

Throughout his life, there was nothing Kyle Garlett hated more than losing, and he knew early on that four diagnoses of cancer could not match his spirit of competition. His appetite for victory and success and his love of life pushed him past his health hurdles—including a bone marrow transplant, hip replacement, and a heart transplant—and into the greatest challenge of his life: the Ironman Triathlon World Championship. Kyle tells his amazing life story, beginning with his diagnosis of lymphoma and continuing through years of chemotherapy that destroyed his joints and weakened his heart, leading up to his journey to the Ironman Triathlon, in which he competed not once but twice. His miraculous recovery and athleticism are recounted, along with his becoming an Olympic torch bearer, a Leukemia and Lymphoma Society spokesperson, and a motivational speaker.

Reviews

"Kyle Garlett's journey of overcoming incredible physical, emotional, and psychological battles is a testament to his internal willpower and tenacity. His inspirational story is an absolute must read!"—Dave Scott, six-time Ironman world champion


“Kyle Garlett is truly the face of courage in the mind-blowing story of survival against all odds. Delivered with humor reminiscent of author Bill Bryson, Kyle takes us on a journey that makes you gasp out loud at what he had to endure physically and mentally year after year, yet also laugh out loud at his approach to it all. This book is hard to put down.” —Phil Keoghan, founder of No Opportunity Wasted and Emmy Award-winning host of The Amazing Race


“If you’ve heard Kyle speak, you know that he tells the story of his incredibly difficult journey through life with a humorist’s touch. His book, Heart of Iron, is no different. It is heartbreaking at times, even tragic. But it is also funny, very inspiring, and ultimately triumphant.  You will feel differently about the joys of life and the strength of the human spirit after reading this story.” —Chris Klug, five-time World Cup snowboarding champion, three-time Olympian, and liver transplant recipient


“Kyle’s commitment throughout to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and our Team In Training program, both ways to celebrate his own victory over cancer while raising funds and awareness to help others beat cancer, is truly inspiring.” —John Walter, president and CEO of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society


"A compassionate celebration of the human spirit that doesn't gloss over tough realities."—Kirkus Reviews


"A truly inspiring story"—Booklist

Author Biography

Kyle Garlett is an author, a spokesperson, and a freelance sportswriter for ESPN magazine and foxsports.com. He is the author of What Were They Thinking? and The Worst Call Ever! He lives in Marina del Rey, California.