Oates, Randy

Randy Oates grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, and had a flourishing career in marketing. Even after retiring, he remained active-his main hobbies included sailing, running, cycling, and competing in triathlons. But in 2007, when a common medical procedure went tragically wrong, he became a paraplegic just months before turning sixty-four.

Refusing to remain in a wheelchair for the rest of his life, Oates faced the challenge of rehab, defying the medical odds stacked against him. Thanks to the work and dedication of therapists, family, close friends, and his extremely patient and loving wife...