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Unbreakable Mind is an art of its own kind. It is a very special and valuable book. Being an avid reader of all sorts of literature, including classics, I do not remember reading anything recently or in the distant past that would touch my soul in such a profound manner. One explanation to that may be that Unbreakable Mind is a true tale showing one man’s life just the way we know it with all the ugliness and struggles, the “dirty dishes” of reality as opposed to the “gourmet restaurant” presented to us by Hollywood.

Our society has been waiting for the book of this kind. I hope we are mature enough to accept it because we are sick and tired of the virtual reality, media world and other new technological advances that help us escape from living our real lives. Mr. Quigley’s story is a wakeup call for us to stop acting like children who are afraid of pain, suffering and responsibility for one’s own survival. Hopefully, after reading the book, one will start to appreciate the value of things in life that are given to us for free, such as health, ability to walk and be independent. Steven’s story shows us how those simple things that we take for granted can be lost in one moment, so it is important to be grateful for today, be mindful, compassionate and sensitive to the needs of others.

The great value of Unbreakable Mind is in that it is directed to benefit a society as a whole, but, specifically, would be a precious resource to those with illness or injury and to the medical professionals.

Being a family physician, I found the book very useful to me. It helped me to perceive my daily role of a doctor from the perspective of the patient. Mr. Quigley’s story is an honest presentation of the state of things in our current medical system with all its flaws and shortcomings when it comes to the treatment and recovery of an extremely complicated injury that Steven has sustained. I feel personal responsibility for the imperfections of the medical care that patients like Steven get, but I can’t change it all alone. Therefore, I am asking as many physicians, medical residents, nurses, physical therapists etc. to please read this book to understand better what it feels to be a patient. 

My big fear is that some medical professionals who read the book will become offended or will choose to stay in denial of the current problems that Mr. Quigley is bringing up. We simply can’t afford to ignore those concerns for the sake of many more Stevens that deserve to have an easier time while recovering. Steven is an exceptional patient who was able to basically heal himself by means of hard work, discipline and constant learning, application of new treatment modalities and financing his therapy. Not every patient will be able to facilitate the recovery on that level; those who do not have so much willpower as Steven does, may collapse under the burden of the crisis. That’s why I am asking everyone who has anything to do with the medical system, from the policymakers to the hospital CEOs, from pharmaceutical companies to nursing home administrators, to please pay attention to this book and, hopefully, Steve’s story will find a kind way to your hearts.

In addition to the medical society, Unbreakable Mind would be an invaluable read for the sick an injured. Mr. Quigley did an outstanding job mobilizing multiple resources to help his recovery. For those who do not have medical background, I would note that it is extremely difficult to make progress from the type of the injury that Steven has sustained. The level of improvement he achieved is equal to the success of climbing Everest up and down multiple times. He proved to all of us that a miracle of recovery can be achieved with hard labor and sacred faith. Let this book be an inspiration to all of you who is struggling with illness and pain. My strongest recommendation to you is to pay close attention to all the references that Mr. Quigley is using in the book to help heal the injuries. He put a lot of effort to carefully collect them from multiple resources and apply them to his recovery.

Finally, Unbreakable Mind should be a must read book for the healthy and well who have nothing to do with the medical field. The book deserves your attention as well because you all experience minor and major struggles in life. Steven’s experience will show you how to go through hell with dignity and gain more power as a result. It is a story of pain, suffering, death and a wonder of rebirth of a purified human soul. Mr. Quigley’s example has proven the fact that anything can be achieved if your mind remains unbreakable.

The last few chapters of the book (11-18) are absolutely marvelous! Please finish reading them all. They will empower your spirit to the extent that you will want to fly because you will start to believe that a human mind is capable of anything, including flying.

Few words about what the book did for me personally…

While reading the book every evening, I would be busy seeing patients during the day. With Steve’s story living in my mind, I would catch myself becoming a new and better person every day. The book made me calmer, more patient, more careful and compassionate with the patients. I would spend more time with them listening and I became more sensitive to their pain and suffering. The book helped me reevaluate my values and position in life and gave me new perspective. My goal now is to do more acts of kindness and follow my heart. The book has inspired me to start a Wellness clinic where I will be helping my patients heal. I hope there will be more changes to come in your life after you meet Steven. 

What a great read! Is this book for anyone? Absolutely! We all have our own battles in life. The author seems to know how to take the bull of life by the horns when it comes charging. No matter what has happened to him, he hasn't let it trample him down. I believe this man will walk again. He's willing to go the distance, and he'll get back on his feet. This book is very inspiring. It shows that anything is achievable in like if you put your mind to it. If you or a friend are injured, fighting a disease, or a personal battle (which includes most of us), than this book is for you! 

Once you start reading you will be amazed at how much time has passed because this book captures your attention and leaves you eager to continue reading. You want more! Very few people inspire through their words and actions like Steven and this book is a must read. This is the perfect summer reading book!!