When a horrible car accident put Marty O’Malley into a five-week-long coma, his family and the doctors wondered if he’d survive. Facing the challenges of addiction, the inability to walk, a damaged brain, lost memory, and a maimed right arm, Marty understood why everyone was concerned for his recovery and well-being. If you don’t know God’s sense of humor, consider the ironic twist of young Marty O’Malley wishing that he could be drunk constantly, only to have God leave him with a traumatic brain injury, where his slurred speech left him sounding drunk every minute. Learning to accept tragedy and comedy while on the road to recovery has meant putting the past into perspective, coming to thanksgiving about the moment’s surrounding love and beauty, while also keeping an eye on the latest miracles on the horizon. I Have Outlived Myself is a cautionary tale, but it’s also an inspiring tale about how Marty shares the secrets of his new and abundant life. While some readers may join him for the wild ride, they will stay for the useful lessons he has learned along the way.