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2/24/11

Resurrecting Anthony: A True Story of Courage & Destination

Linda and Tony Cole

Show Description:
2-3 pm PST

Tony and Linda Cole were living the American Dream—a successful national training company (AnthonyColeTraining.com), a nice home, a close-knit circle of friends and a loving family.

Then came the call every parent dreads.

Their twelve-year-old son Anthony had collapsed on the school playground. In the ensuing panic-stricken moments, Anthony lay motionless, unconscious, not breathing. These critical minutes without oxygen left his brain damaged. In one heartbreaking afternoon their idyllic world was shattered and the son that Tony and Linda Cole knew was gone.

Resurrecting Anthony is the true, inspiring story of an unexpected tragedy that steals a child from his family and initially leaves them full of grief and sorrow. It reveals the Cole family's incredible devotion and determination—despite the medical evidence and advice of health professionals—to return Anthony to his previous self.

Steadfast and single-minded of purpose, Tony Cole tries to balance stressful business demands and the emotional dynamics of a devastated family as he desperately tries to bring his son back.

Ultimately, it is a story of courage—the courage to summon inner strength to make hard decisions, the courage to do what must be done, and finally the courage to accept a new life and family.

http://www.resurrectinganthony.com

Guest Bio:

Linda Cole
Author, Editor, Publisher, Alexandra Publishing LLC

Linda founded Alexandra Publishing in 2009 to bring stories of personal courage to those who are enduring difficult times. Her goal is to provide real life experience, insight and useful strategies and resources, empowering readers to meet and overcome their challenges.

Linda's vision is to compile thousands of courageous stories from the multitudes of people who have weathered tragic personal storms and have found their way to a new life. Each Personal Courage® book will contain narratives from different contributors dealing with a specific life challenge such as Alzheimer's in a loved one or a young family losing a parent or divorce and the aftermath.

Tony Cole
Author, CEO of Anthony Cole Training Group, Presenter

Tony Cole co-wrote Resurrecting Anthony: A True Story of Courage & Destination, with his wife Linda. The two are currently working on Sales Courage Bootcamp, based on the TAC™ Selling System. A seasoned sales expert who has successfully coached thousands of sales people, Tony brings unparalleled wisdom and expertise to the topic of sales, illustrating a parallel between army basic training, a no-excuses mentality and the accountability required for excellent performance in the world of sales.

Tony graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in Education. A scholarship athlete, upon graduation Tony leveraged his experience to coach Iowa State University and University of Cincinnati athletic teams. He and Linda launched Anthony Cole Training in 1991. An immediate success, by the end of 1998, the little company of two grossed half a million dollars. However, when their twelve-year-old son became severely brain injured, the company down shifted for several years. In 2003, having adjusted to a new life and family, the company began to grow once again.

Tony is CEO and President of Anthony Cole Training Group which serves companies nationwide, bringing new life to sales organizations.

Linda co-authored her first book, Resurrecting Anthony: A True Story of Courage & Destination, which tells the story of her 12-year-old son's heart attack and brain injury. A look back over the decade since the event helps the reader see how her once perfect family survived the devastating loss of a child and how a new family has come to be.

Linda is also CFO of Anthony Cole Training Group, a successful company that builds sales cultures within organizations nationwide.

Tags: Children, Family, Health/Wellness, Inspirational, Parenting, Spirituality