Shark Assault
An Amazing Story of Survival
Will be published approx. on 4. February 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-1-4597-3217-9 (ISBN)
Description
The story of a brutal shark attack that cost a woman her arm and much of her leg, and her death-defying recovery.
One of the most dreadful experiences humans fear is a shark attack. This horrifying agony is exactly what happened to Nicole Moore, a nurse from Orangeville, Ontario. It was an assault all the more brutal for being so unlikely - she was standing in waist-deep water at a Mexican resort. She came very close to dying, losing 60 percent of her blood from deep bites on her arm and leg, and was rushed to a hospital where she received a questionable level of medical care that left her and her family confronting physical and mental anguish. Surviving gruesome misery, including the amputation of her left arm and attempts to rebuild her disfigured leg, she has fought on to become a source of inspiration for those facing seemingly insurmountable challenges.
One of the most dreadful experiences humans fear is a shark attack. This horrifying agony is exactly what happened to Nicole Moore, a nurse from Orangeville, Ontario. It was an assault all the more brutal for being so unlikely - she was standing in waist-deep water at a Mexican resort. She came very close to dying, losing 60 percent of her blood from deep bites on her arm and leg, and was rushed to a hospital where she received a questionable level of medical care that left her and her family confronting physical and mental anguish. Surviving gruesome misery, including the amputation of her left arm and attempts to rebuild her disfigured leg, she has fought on to become a source of inspiration for those facing seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Reviews / Votes
Riveting and inspirational ... a compelling real-life story about the magnificent power of optimism. * Lloyd Robertson, former CTV News anchor * It is rare to see someone experience the trauma of so many surgeries yet be so strong, positive and full of hope as Nicole Moore. She is an inspiration. * Dr. Laura Snell, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre * I found myself tugged irrevocably into Moore's compelling account of enduring the shark attack, wrapped expertly in the detail of author Jennings' research and storytelling. * Ted Barris, bestselling author of The Great Escape: The Untold Story * [A] compelling and highly recommended addition to community library collections. * Midwest Review of Books * Read it. Heed the warnings. Note her strength against this dire adversity and her ability to move forward without remorse. It is an unbelievable tale * Bookpleasures.com *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
33 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4597-3217-9 (9781459732179)
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E-Book
11/2015
Dundurn Press
€8.49
Available for download
Persons
Peter Jennings is an author of fiction and non-fiction books (pjauthor.com) who ran a marketing agency in Toronto for several years before turning to writing full time. He lives in Muskoka, Ontario, where his monthly TV show Be My Guest features in-depth interviews with interesting personalities.
Nicole Moore nearly died after being brutally attacked twice by a shark in Cancun, Mexico. This assault resulted in her arm being amputated and major surgeries to repair her leg. Today, she inspires audiences with her breathtaking story of survival. She lives in Orangeville, Ontario.
Nicole Moore nearly died after being brutally attacked twice by a shark in Cancun, Mexico. This assault resulted in her arm being amputated and major surgeries to repair her leg. Today, she inspires audiences with her breathtaking story of survival. She lives in Orangeville, Ontario.
Content
Introduction Can There Be a Greater Fear?
Chapter 1 Emergency in Mexico!
Chapter 2 There's Moore to Life
Chapter 3 The Great Mexicali Adventure
Chapter 4 Point Of No Return:
Chapter 5 The Shark Attack
Chapter 6 From All Angles
Chapter 7 Struggle for Survival: Mexico
Chapter 8 Adios Cancun!
Chapter 9 Struggle for Survival: Canada
Chapter 10 A Portrait of Courage
Chapter 11 Confronting Reality: Amputation
Chapter 12 Restoring Nicole: Trials, Tests, and Tasks
Chapter 13 Sharks: Gotta Love 'Em
Chapter 14 "And Now, the News..."
Chapter 15 The Lunnie Bin
Chapter 16 Life Interrupted: The New Normal
Chapter 17 Keep Moving Forward
Chapter 18 Inspiration: There's Moore to a Life Resumed
Mooretolife.ca: Nicole"s Blog
Acknowledgements
Share Your Story
Chapter 1 Emergency in Mexico!
Chapter 2 There's Moore to Life
Chapter 3 The Great Mexicali Adventure
Chapter 4 Point Of No Return:
Chapter 5 The Shark Attack
Chapter 6 From All Angles
Chapter 7 Struggle for Survival: Mexico
Chapter 8 Adios Cancun!
Chapter 9 Struggle for Survival: Canada
Chapter 10 A Portrait of Courage
Chapter 11 Confronting Reality: Amputation
Chapter 12 Restoring Nicole: Trials, Tests, and Tasks
Chapter 13 Sharks: Gotta Love 'Em
Chapter 14 "And Now, the News..."
Chapter 15 The Lunnie Bin
Chapter 16 Life Interrupted: The New Normal
Chapter 17 Keep Moving Forward
Chapter 18 Inspiration: There's Moore to a Life Resumed
Mooretolife.ca: Nicole"s Blog
Acknowledgements
Share Your Story