Embrace the Struggle: Living Life on Life's Terms »

From a highly successful career in motivational speaking to a daily struggle overcoming the effects of a head injury, Zig Ziglar's life changed drastically in just minutes when he suffered a traumatic fall down the stairs one fateful night. After years of speaking and writing about the value of having a positive attitude and being thankful, Zig was challenged to put his own words into practice.

In true Ziglar style, filled with optimism and honesty, Zig shares his experience, along with heartening stories from friends, as he seeks to encourage and remind you that life is worth living, even if it's not on our own terms.

Foreword Tom Ziglar ix

Introduction Zig Ziglar 1

1 The Fall and the Future 5

2 We Can All Relate to the Struggle Megan Mellquist Paula Reed Bernie Lofchick 17

3 To Embrace Is to Accept Art Anderson 25

4 Transparency Tamara Lowe Julie Ziglar Norman 41

5 Physical Struggles Elizabeth Witmeyer Logan Shannon 51

6 Financial Struggles Logan Shannon Richard Oates Michael Godwin Dave Ramsey 63

7 Three Mothers, Three Struggles Gail McWilliams Kristi Brown 77

8 From Addiction to Service John Plank Pam Preston Dixon 93

9 Lives Changed Instantaneously Mike Powers Pansy Kennedy Randy Welch Charles Keith Hawkes 107

10 Marriage Struggles Sharon William Cothron Linda Gary Van Buren 121

11 My Family's Struggle with My Struggle Julie Ziglar Norman Cindy Oates Tom Ziglar Katherine Lemons 135

12 Spiritual Struggles Kristena Smith-Rivera Owen Arnold DeDe Galindo Bill Blain 147

13 Struggles with Illness and Grief Dennis Marilyn Faulkner Laura Johnson (Reichert) 161

14 Life on Life's Terms Jodie Butler Bill McArthur Laurel Marshall 175

15 The Future Is in God's Hands Zig Ziglar 189

Acknowledgments 195