From Paralysis to Peaks: New Memoir by Michael Lester McCord Reveals the "Secret Science Behind Miracles"
Olathe,Kansas Michael Lester McCord, acclaimed author, mentor, and speaker, announces the release of his powerful memoir, One Step at a Time: Memoir of a Former Quadriplegic. This story chronicles the author's extraordinary recovery and spiritual awakening after devastating setbacks. Blending scientific insight with spiritual wisdom, the book offers a roadmap to reclaiming health, hope, and happiness.
A traumatic spinal cord injury in 2001 left McCord a low-functioning quadriplegic with only a 10% chance of walking again. In less than three years, he also lost his job and his 29-year marriage. However, in August of 2003, just thirty months after the injury, he defied all odds and climbed Mt. Elbert, Colorado's highest peak.
"I wrote this book because I believed the lessons I learned were too important not to share," McCord said. "It took me six years to finish. Reliving the painboth physical and emotionalwas often overwhelming. But I persevered for those who are facing life's darkest moments and need proof that transformation is possible."
One Step at a Time is more than a memoir. It's an inspirational guide for people facing illness, injury, or other major life challenges. It combines scientific research, spiritual insight, and deeply personal storytelling to demonstrate how faith, belief, and action can lead to miraculous healing. The book also includes nine pages of notes and three appendices, connecting the dots between neuroscience, spirituality, and quantum physics.
"Many books have been written about the mind-body connection," McCord says. "But few are by someone who has actually lived throughand walked throughwhat they write about."
Kirkus Reviews praised One Step at a Time, and the book has received a perfect 5-star rating from the Online Book Club for Readers, along with seven additional five-star ratings on Amazon.
In McCord's words, when signing his book, he reminds each reader:
"Through faith, belief, and action, all things are possible. Never give up on your dreams."
This life-affirming story resonates with a broad audience, particularly:
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Individuals with spinal cord injuries or serious illness
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Support groups and national disability organizations
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Followers of New Thought, Alternative Healing, and New Age spirituality
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Readers seeking to bridge the divide between science and faith
McCord's remarkable career and lifelong commitment to service also reflect the spirit of his story. He's a former commercial appraiser, environmental specialist, EarthCare advocate, and mentor for the Christopher Reeve Foundation. He has lectured widely, including at the University of Missouri at Kansas City Medical School, and served as a board member for disability support organizations.
Order your copy today and begin your journey toward healing and transformation.
About the Author
Michael Lester McCord is a former quadriplegic, inspirational speaker, author, and long-time advocate for disability rights and environmental stewardship. A fifth-generation Nebraskan, he holds an MBA from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and has spent decades in leadership roles across finance, real estate, and public service.
Michael is a co-founder of the Unity Worldwide Ministries EarthCare Program and a mentor for the Christopher Reeve Foundation. His journey from paralysis to climbing mountains, both literal and metaphorical, has touched lives across the globe. He currently resides in Olathe, Kansas, and continues to speak, write, and inspire others that through faith, belief, and action, all things are possible.
For more information, visit https://miraclesonestepatatime.com/
