When 'My Maggie' was released in 2008, it received universal praise. Unfortunately, it was available only in hardcover. Now on the heels of his second book's release ("Back in the Game"), with the help of Eckhartz Press, Rich King has made "My Maggie" available as an e-book for the first time ever. (Click here to purchase it for your kindle)
Some of the amazon reviews are below...
Extraordinary comeback(s), extraordinary courage
By John A. Sarkett
(5 Stars)
"No one, and we mean no one we've encountered in these researches of comeback stories, did more with less than the extraordinarily courageous, indomitable Maggie King. As a counselor, Maggie had the power to change lives, and now that Rich has captured her essence in this biography, she will keep on doing that for many years to come. As Rich King would say simply, she would like that. You see members of your TV news teams every day. They come into your home, like family or friends. You think you know them (you don't), and that their lives are pretty charmed (sometimes), and breezy and effortless and glib as the jokes at the end of the late night itself (not for sportscaster Rich King or his Maggie). Behind the video image, Rich King was bearing the weight of the world for many years, and we, his viewers, never knew it. His wife Maggie was engaged for years in a titanic struggle against blindness, and hearing loss, and all that entailed, as as a result, so, too, was he. When breast cancer, then ovarian cancer joined the battle, it was nothing less than a life and death struggle. This book will knock you flat on your back. It will make you appreciate every moment that you have your sight, your hearing....and your life."
Brought Back Lots of Chicago Memories
By Jean Bedord
(5 Stars)
"As a Chicagoan, I really loved this book. It characterizes the city's ethnicity and cultures, but this story will be of interest to anyone who has a friend or relative struggling with a serious illness. This book is actually a "Love Story" about people I know and think highly of. It tells the story of 2 people who met in grade school and fell more in love as times went on - both good and bad. It also tells about the "support group" of friends surrounding them and the big difference it made in their lives. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone."
Extraordinary biography
By Dawn R. Savage
(5 stars)
Maggie King must have left a meaningful impression on all whom she met. Despite a hearing problem, blindness and cancer, she graduated from nursing school, treated hundreds of people and counseled the visually impaired, all the while building a loving marriage to her husband, Rich King. Her spirit will have you believing you have so much more to give in this life.
Inspirational
By Heather Ziener
5 stars
"My Maggie was an inspirational book. How Maggie fought against deafness, blindness, and cancer, not only to survive, but to attain a college degree, is amazing. Rich King stuck by her and his marriage vows, which seems to be uncommon now. Rich King writes about his struggles with being a caregiver while maintaining employment, as well his struggle with religion and questions about God. I believe that the challenges Maggie faced caused him to have these doubts, but I believe in the end, after Maggie finally gave up her fight, Rich King may have developed faith and a connection with God and the belief in the eternity. My Maggie will bring tears to your eyes, but will also leave you feeling motivated and inspired."
The e-book is only $5.99. The hardcover is available via Eckhartz Press (featuring it's new cover) for only $10.95. "Back in the Game" is hot off the presses (and flying off the shelves) for only $15.95 via Eckhartz Press. And if you want both books, you can do that for the great double-pack price of only $20.
