Augie's Quest: One Man's Journey from Success to Significance

By T.R. Pearson, Augie Nieto, T. R. Pearson

Book Overview

The inspiring story of a fitness pioneer whose ALS diagnosis leads him to create a new and revolutionary model for private medical research and development. What happens to "orphan" diseases that... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596914688
• ISBN13: 9781596914681
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.6" x 0.8" x 5.7"

Customer Reviews

Augie's cure

I read the book in 3 hours- It was a fascinating story about how they will find a cure for ALS and how a cure can be found for many diseases. This should be required reading for scientists as it will open their eyes to why they should invest in the cure. It's hard to believe a man going through such a devastating disease has found the strength to take on the disease as a business venture and as a model for change in the way research is being done. I was blown away!!

"Brother (s) from another Mother"

This is one truly amazing book about a truly amazing man. It is not everyday that you read a memoir that provides you with an education. This book provides an education about a disease, a business, a marriage and most importantly an education about what is important in one's life. The good news is that Augie is still fighting to champion his quest for a cure for ALS while making those people who he meets along the way his "brother(s) from another mother."

Simply Wonderful

Wow! This book is amazing. Part diary, part confessional, Augie's story surprised and touched me. I have never met Augie, but after reading this book I feel like I have. This is a great American biography of the determination to overcome challenge after challenge. We all can relate to Augie's story, and I hope that other people will be just as inspired as I was after reading the book.

Strength and Motivation in the Face of Adversity

Augie Nieto's book, Augie's Quest, is a remarkable true story of a man who doesn't allow life's most challenging difficulty, a terminal illness, to slow him down. His book inspired me to have focus in my life and cherish each moment. Augie's words challenge me to love my family, appreciate others, and reflect on how I conduct my life. Augie's book, also, teaches me "not to sweat the small stuff", and focus on loving others and making a positive difference in people's lives. I strongly recommend this book to inspire and motivate adults and teenagers alike.

Inspiring Story

It is impossible to imagine what it would be like to be told you had ALS. It seems like such an overwhelming thought. And what would you do after such a devestating diagnosis (since it could happen to anyone). Augie's Quest chronicles his journey from incredible business success to the crisis moment he was diagnosed with ALS. With his humanity, insight, humor, perspective and vision he redefined his life and changed the people around him. This compelling story and Augie Nieto's spirit has had real impact on my view of life and priorities. This story touches every emotion and is truly inspiring.