If I Can Smile I Can Live

"If I Can Smile I Can Live" is the poignant true story of Kyle Brodeur, who at age ten, was severely injured in a car accident caused by an impaired driver. The crash tragically killed his father and left Kyle with a traumatic brain injury, dystonia, and paralysis. The book details his year-long coma, the arduous process of relearning basic functions like communication and eating, and his ongoing journey to live with chronic pain and severe physical limitations. It's a testament to his indomitable spirit, emphasizing themes of courage, perseverance, and finding joy despite immense challenges. This memoir is suitable for late elementary to middle school readers (ages 9-14) and offers a powerful message of hope and resilience for anyone facing adversity.

This is the story of Kyle Brodeur, a young life that was forever changed. He is a survivor of being hit head on by an impaired driver at the young age of ten years old. Kyle was fighting for his life with every breath he took, and not knowing his father was killed on impact. His two little sisters, only three and five years old, were injured and traumatized, and his mother severely injured. Kyle was in a year-long coma, relearning how to communicate, eat, and left with a Traumatic brain injury with severe dystonia and now paralyzed. He had to learn to live life in pain and accept that he will never walk or do anything for himself ever again. This young man is courageous, determined, and a warrior for everything he has been through. Kyle believes that Giving up is not an option and is an inspiration to live life to the fullest the best he can. This story will inspire you to keep going on, no matter what your challenges are. Life is for the living! NEVER STOP DREAMING and IF YOU CAN SMILE YOU CAN LIVE!