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  • Gone

  • A Memoir of Love, Body, and Taking Back My Life
  • By: Linda K. Olson
  • Narrated by: Emily Durante
  • Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (5 ratings)

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Gone

By: Linda K. Olson
Narrated by: Emily Durante
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Linda Olson and her husband, Dave Hodgens, were young doctors whose story had all the makings of a fairy tale. But then, while they were vacationing in Germany, a train hit their van, shattering their lives - and Linda's body. When Linda saw Dave for the first time after losing her right arm and both of her legs, she told him she would understand if he left. His response: "I didn't marry your arms or your legs. If you can do it, I can do it."

In order to protect their loved ones, they decided to hide the truth about what really happened on those train tracks, and they kept their secret for 35 years. As a triple amputee, Linda learned to walk with prostheses and change diapers and insert IVs with one hand. She finished her residency while pregnant and living on her own. And she and Dave went on to pursue their dream careers, raise two children, and travel the world.

Inspiring and deeply moving, Gone asks listeners to find not only courage, but also laughter in the unexpected challenges we all face. The day of the accident, no one envied Linda and Dave. Today, many do.

©2020 Linda K. Olson (P)2021 Tantor
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Inspirational! A must read!

A beautiful story of courage, loss and a love that conquers all!
Linda kept going no matter what and everyone needs to read this gem of a story because it will leave you feeling uplifted and nothing we go through is wasted. Thanks to Linda who has written her real life story with grit and determination!!! Suzie 💓

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