Unmasked
How One Man Overcame Death with the Power of Family, Faith, and Forgiveness
Will be published approx. on 15. September 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-1-63698-863-4 (ISBN)
Description
Seventeen days in the hospital. Five days on a ventilator. One miraculous second chance at life.
When COVID-19 nearly claimed Rick Martin's life, no one could have predicted what would emerge from the silence of a coma: not just survival, but a profound spiritual reckoning.
In Unmasked, Rick Martin delivers a raw, honest, and deeply moving memoir chronicling his near-death experience and the long road to recovery-not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. From his Caribbean American roots and his career in media to the trauma and betrayal that haunted his past, Rick peels back every layer to reveal a man in search of meaning, healing, and divine purpose.
This isn't just a story about surviving a virus. It's about learning to breathe again-through grief, faith, forgiveness, and the power of love. Whether someone has faced trauma, battled inner demons, or is simply seeking hope in hard times, Rick's journey will resonate and inspire.
For anyone struggling to make sense of suffering, Unmaskedis a powerful reminder that there is purpose beyond the pain, and healing is always possible.
When COVID-19 nearly claimed Rick Martin's life, no one could have predicted what would emerge from the silence of a coma: not just survival, but a profound spiritual reckoning.
In Unmasked, Rick Martin delivers a raw, honest, and deeply moving memoir chronicling his near-death experience and the long road to recovery-not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. From his Caribbean American roots and his career in media to the trauma and betrayal that haunted his past, Rick peels back every layer to reveal a man in search of meaning, healing, and divine purpose.
This isn't just a story about surviving a virus. It's about learning to breathe again-through grief, faith, forgiveness, and the power of love. Whether someone has faced trauma, battled inner demons, or is simply seeking hope in hard times, Rick's journey will resonate and inspire.
For anyone struggling to make sense of suffering, Unmaskedis a powerful reminder that there is purpose beyond the pain, and healing is always possible.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-63698-863-4 (9781636988634)
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Rick Martin is a three-time Peabody Award-winning journalist, crisis communications expert, and motivational speaker. With decades of experience at CNN and top local newsrooms, Rick has led coverage of major events like the September 11 terror attacks, the Beltway sniper case, and the Boston Marathon bombings. Surviving a life-threatening battle with COVID-19, he now inspires others to overcome challenges through his L.A.S.E.R. strategy: Listen, Assess, Support, Execute, Respond. A mentor and community advocate in Douglas County, Georgia, Rick also served on the board of Children's Voice: CASA, Inc., blending professional excellence with a commitment to service. He lives in Georgia with his wife and two daughters.