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"Impossible?" Author Talk
2022-08-22 18:30:00 2022-08-22 19:30:00 America/New_York "Impossible?" Author Talk South Bend native Matthew Brewster was a successful and athletic young man at 17. He then suffered a random brain bleed. Despite others telling him it would be impossible to recover, he persevered. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Leighton Auditorium, Auditorium Lobby

Monday, August 22
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-08-22 18:30:00 2022-08-22 19:30:00 America/New_York "Impossible?" Author Talk South Bend native Matthew Brewster was a successful and athletic young man at 17. He then suffered a random brain bleed. Despite others telling him it would be impossible to recover, he persevered. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Leighton Auditorium, Auditorium Lobby

Main Library - Community Learning Center

Leighton Auditorium, Auditorium Lobby

South Bend native Matthew Brewster was a successful and athletic young man at 17. He then suffered a random brain bleed. Despite others telling him it would be impossible to recover, he persevered.

Given almost no chance of surviving, he began a decade long endeavor to regain what he had lost. He wishes to share the lessons that he learned, and help you to overcome any impossibilities you face in your life. Listen to Matthew's inspiring story of resilience and courage in regaining his ability to walk, along with other abilities that we may take for granted, and learn more about his new book "Impossible?". 

Learn more about Matthew Brewster at www.inspiration-everywhere.com 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Books & Authors |

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