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Bill Crawford
from Overland Park, KS | Signed on: Sat 06 Oct 2007 07:21:02 PM MST
Saul, Just finished your remarkable book, which I bought from Dave Shields at the Tour of Missouri in KC. We spent 9 days with our son in intensive care after a bike-car collision when he was 12. He is now 32 and doing well - to be married in November. I also have kyphosis and have had broken bones and a concussion from cycling - and still love it! Keep up your amazing story - we will all stay tuned. |
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Michael
from Denver | Signed on: Fri 05 Oct 2007 03:29:27 PM MST
Saul,
Loved your book. Can't wait to see you racing. Could you tell me how to get a hold of the "Raisin Hell" Ride On bracelets? Thanks |
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andy uk
from birmingham uk | Signed on: Fri 05 Oct 2007 01:44:49 AM MST
hi saul and family
just finished reading your book and i cant begin to comprehend what it was like for you and your family .i wish the book had never ended it was even better than lances two books .
hope to see you at the 2008 tour de france saul
send my love to your family
god bless saul
andy uk |
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Owen and Lindsay Sim
from Asheville, NC | Signed on: Thu 04 Oct 2007 04:29:12 PM MST
Your story made me want to be by your side fighting right along with you. |
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Dennis
from Rathdrum, Idaho | Signed on: Tue 02 Oct 2007 06:05:12 AM MST
Reading your book was an emotional experience. Not only what you went through but what your parents went through. Your family has such courage. On a recent ride my Daughter Denise (7) hooked a bridge on the trail and took a header. I picked her up, dusted her off and started all over again. It was later that we discovered a crack in her helmet. We replaced it right away. Without it we can only wonder. God bless you, Jim and Yvonne. |
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Allan Johnson
from Bountiful Utah | Signed on: Mon 01 Oct 2007 01:58:39 PM MST
Way to go Saul! Hope to see you out on the road sometime.  |
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Brian Pro Road Acces
from Southern CA, USA | Signed on: Mon 01 Oct 2007 10:16:13 AM MST
I am halfway through the book. I am amazed and honored to have met you and your wonderful parents.
Brian |
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Jeff L.
from Boca Raton, FL | Signed on: Mon 01 Oct 2007 09:39:24 AM MST
Saul -
I hate reading. Don't have time. But bought your book because I did like Dave Shields' prior works.
Let me tell you, I couldn't put it down. Tore right through it. Compelling reading. Riveting. You tha' man! |
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Darrell
from Atlanta | Signed on: Thu 27 Sep 2007 06:12:06 PM MST
Saul,
I just finished your book. I really enjoyed it. My grandson was in a car wreck in 2005. Your experiences took me back to that time. He was in a coma for aboyt 10 days. He was then transferred to Sheperd's Center. I remember all the things you described about it. He also went tp Pathways. He too, was not expected to live and if he did would probably have permanent disabilities. He missed his 11th and 12th grades, but now has his GED and will be starting college in October. He has come a long way, like you. I am going to try to get him to read the book. It might help to inspire him to keep fighting. He still has a way to go.
My son and I are both cyclists and my wife rides some. She and I go to the Silver Comet Trail and ride a few times a week. I hope to see you on the top step of the podium in Paris soon.
dcook11@bellssouth.net |
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JC Sell
from Cleveland, OH | Signed on: Wed 26 Sep 2007 07:09:26 PM MST
Saul,
You will win this at some point....www.thetourofamerica.com
I can just see it now.. "Go Saul Go" and "Raisin Hell" painted on every street from NY to CALI!!!!!  |
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andy
from birmingham uk | Signed on: Wed 26 Sep 2007 04:48:11 AM MST
hi saul
im just reading your amazing book and ive just read the first few chapters and i just wanted to say what an amazing person you are and what an amazing family you have keep up the good work and send my love to your family and good luck for the rest of your cycling career
kindest regards
andy in uk |
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Bob Anderson
from Orlando, FL | Signed on: Sun 23 Sep 2007 01:42:12 PM MST
My wife Linda and I attended the Pro Cycling Championships in Greenville to ride the Palmetto Peloton Project cancer ride and watch the Pro races. Saul, you made us all very proud in your first Pro race back. We were at the finish line of the time trial. What a victory! Just to compete again must have felt great.
I am a 12 year cancer survivor and went through my own tribulation in 1995 - kindred spirits we are.
We'll be cheering for you, Saul, and your Credit Agricole teammates in the next Tour De France! Loved your book. Train hard! |
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Ronnie
from Chattanooga | Signed on: Sat 22 Sep 2007 05:45:07 AM MST
Saul,
I just watch the CNN interview and it brought back a lot of emotions from last year. My eyes puddled-up a little when I saw your face as you were hugging your mom. Now that I have a son, I understand more the pain and how scared your parents were. I, also, understand just how proud they are of you, to come as far as you have. I am so happy for you. Bon chance in ’08! |
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Gary Quellet
from Woodstock, GA | Signed on: Thu 20 Sep 2007 06:33:19 PM MST
Hi Saul,
I have ridden with you on your birthday ride in Dalton and your Raisin Hope Charity Ride. WELCOME BACK !!!
My company works with Shepherd and I know most of the staff you mention in your book .Today I took your book into Shepherd and had your team sign it. They all love you!!
Keep up the great work and look forward to the next Dalton ride.
Gary
www.quellet.com |
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Anne
from OC, CA | Signed on: Thu 20 Sep 2007 01:39:43 PM MST
Dear Mr. Raisin,
Congratulations on your recovery. I have not had the chance to read your book, but look forward to it. Your dedication to all the TBI survivors is very important. There is still alot which needs to addressed for this type of injury, as I am sure you know. I can not tell you all the frustrations I have gone through, but I know you know.
So please keep doing whatever you can to spread the word. Also stress the importance of helmet safety, research and development, why is cancer so well funded....that just my two cents.
Great to see you on the bike again.
Anne |
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Bill Talbot
from Medford, NJ | Signed on: Thu 20 Sep 2007 11:31:59 AM MST
Saul...just finished reading your book minutes ago and it was terrific. My wife bought it for me and it was tremendously inspirational as I too am a TBI cyclist survivor who was hurt on a bike (one morning while training with 2 others and hit by a truck). Your work ethic and positive attitude are more than commendable and as you wish in your book...an inspiration and motivation to many. Still seeking 100% healing (am close according to me!!) but you give us all hope that total recovery is just up the road. Keep raisin hell and I will be following your moves.
Thanks again for putting your story in print for all to appreciate, understand and look forward! |
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Jason
from New York | Signed on: Tue 25 Sep 2007 11:28:28 AM MST
Saul:
You don't look mean. You just look like a normal superhero returning to the top of your game! Kick some butt and next time you a camera go bug eyed and open your mouth up wide and stick out your tongue! Then you will look super mean and super cool!
-J |
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Marilyn
from Tacoma | Signed on: Thu 20 Sep 2007 01:28:11 AM MST
You don't look mean. You look determined! |
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Matthew Newell
from Omaha, NE. | Signed on: Wed 19 Sep 2007 04:09:14 PM MST
Saul,
I finished your book a few days ago, I picked it up from Dave Shields down in KC. I have followed your story since your accident, and just hoped that one day you would return, but now to read about what happened in such powerful words and emotions have changed everything for me. I thought that tearing the AC joint in my shoulder during a crash was bad, but nothing compared to what it could have happened, or to what you have gone through. I definelty used to take every race that I did for granted, but now I will look at each one as an amazing experience because you never know what that next turn can bring. There is no words to express my gratitude to you for having the courage to share your story, and to continue to strive in the face of adversity. Next year will be truly special and I look forward to seeing you on the bike and in the peloton, and hopefully one day I'll get my book signed by you as well. You truly are an inspiration in our sport and my hero. I just wanted to let you know that you have changed my life and for that I am eternally grateful.
Mattmnewell@highgearomaha.com |
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Brent Darr
from Springfield Missouri | Signed on: Wed 19 Sep 2007 11:57:13 AM MST
Saul I forgot to tell you our computer dad was still installing new system so make sure you dont email library I wish I had you able to autograph my book along with Dave I asked if you were in Springfield that day to sign to will you ever be in Springfield Missouri |
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Brent Darr
from Springfield Missouri | Signed on: Wed 19 Sep 2007 11:51:14 AM MST
Saul I am at the library to tell you I wrote you a letter the other day right now I dont know what will happen if you send cause today we are being hooked up to highspeed internet yahoo.com & my address might change so keep writing & sending I will let you know when it changes & what it will be so keep in touch Brent Darr |
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Rob Annis
from Indianapolis, IN | Signed on: Wed 19 Sep 2007 03:23:19 AM MST
Saul, I read the book this past week, and like everyone else found it extrememly inspiring. It's amazing how well you've recovered and I'm anxiously awaiting your return to the peloton next year.
A photo I took of you at the US Pro Time Trial is in the newest Velo News photo contest. Go to http://www.velonews.com/news/fea/13331.0.html to take a look/vote. |
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Dr. Jason Clopton
from Cookeville, TN | Signed on: Tue 18 Sep 2007 05:44:44 PM MST
Saul,
I will be lecturing at the Chattanooga Brain Injury Association Conference in March of 2008. I would love to see you there (I rode for the Chattanooga Velo in the 1990s). I will be lecturing on the vision problems associated with brain injury. If you want more info drclopton@covd.biz Hope to meet you some day. |
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Elizabeth Sospenzi
from Rogers Arkansas | Signed on: Tue 18 Sep 2007 05:02:44 PM MST
Saul your are the best I saw you in the cycling championships in the us you did good ! LOVE YOU  [EMAIL]Elizabethsospenzi@yahoo.com |
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Pam Perkins
from Dalton, GA | Signed on: Mon 17 Sep 2007 07:20:03 PM MST
Hey Saul,, Aleeza, & "Boys",
I finally finished your book and I can not put into words, the feelings the special & wonderful, but very heart wrenching words meant to me. I can say that from having a biker for awhile, til Justin discovered other crazy, fun things, I can only imagine what you family and other friends experienced during that time. It took me a while to get thru those very hard days your parents had to deal with, and not only your health at the time, but there loss of understanding everyone around them. But, there were, it seems a lot of very helpful and caring people. We love you and your family, and really wish we could see more of everyone.
Good Luck to you in not just your race to come back 100%, but especially your upcoming marriage. Aleeza, you have an extroidinarily remarkable fiance!! Hope to meet you personally one day soon!!
Pam |
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Dan
from Buffalo, NY | Signed on: Mon 17 Sep 2007 07:43:44 AM MST
It's great to see you doing so well! As a fellw TBI victim, I understand what a long road it can be to recovery. Things change fast during the first 6 months or so, but other things take longer, like several years. Keep up the good work, and keep the faith! |
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Marcus Davis
from Atlanta Ga. | Signed on: Sun 16 Sep 2007 06:54:26 AM MST
Saul;
You just agreed to serve with us on the Board of Directors of Brain Injury Association of Ga. and to help us a spokesperson.What a generous spirit!Thank you for your willingness to "give back" to the brain injury survivor community.We hope the 2008 racing season is a huge sucess for you.
Marc |
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Carol Petersen
from Solvang | Signed on: Sat 15 Sep 2007 04:06:33 PM MST
Saul, I just finished your book. Kudos to you, your parents and Dave Shields. What a compeling story, and sure to inspire many people.
We hope to see you in the Amgen Tour of California in 2008, "Raisin Hell", at the time trial, right here in Solvang. I'll be looking for you!! CP |
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Sue Griffiths
from Salt Lake City | Signed on: Sat 15 Sep 2007 02:19:47 PM MST
Hi Saul, I met you this week at the local gas station Mavrick, and we talked and you told me to check out your website and tell my husband I meet you, well I did and all I can say is wow you are one amazing person.
When I called my husband and told him I met you he was so excited. He told me about your book and what you have been through the past year and I wish he was with me when we met and talked. But we got your book today and I can't wait to read it! I hope you continue to move forward toward all your dreams! You are going to make whatever dreams you have come true, you have that kind of spirit! I wish you the best and I hope that one day we run into each other again, and my husband will be able to meet you as well. Good Luck! Sue sue.griffiths@hsc.utah.edu |
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JC Sell
from Cleveland, OH | Signed on: Fri 14 Sep 2007 08:51:46 PM MST
I spoke to Dave Shields in Greenville, picked up Tour de Life (autographed - thanks) and The Race. Wow, I'm only about 100 pages into it, but it's going to be great.
Stay cool - Good Luck!
JC Sell |
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