Craig H. Collison, M.D. shares an unforgettable account of critical illness, family resilience, and spiritual endurance in Tattered Flesh, Resilient Spirit, a deeply personal medical memoir written from the rare perspective of both physician and patient.
In Tattered Flesh, Resilient Spirit, Collison recounts his terrifying battle with necrotizing fasciitis, commonly known as flesh-eating bacteria, an illness that left him with less than a 10 percent chance of survival. The crisis struck at a pivotal moment in his life, just as he was completing his pediatric residency. At the same time, his wife, Michelle, was six months pregnant, their two young sons were at home, and the family had already sold their house in preparation for a major move.
What follows is a raw, intimate, and inspiring story of survival against overwhelming odds. Collison brings readers inside the physical, emotional, and spiritual toll of critical illness, offering not only his own reflections but also journal entries from Michelle, family members, and friends who endured the ordeal alongside him. These firsthand accounts reveal the fear, uncertainty, and hope surrounding his fight for life, while also highlighting the extraordinary care provided by the doctors and nurses who helped save him.
Written with honesty and vulnerability, Tattered Flesh, Resilient Spirit explores the limits of faith, the strength of family, and the healing power of sharing one’s story. Collison does not sugarcoat the trauma of his illness or the difficult questions that followed. Instead, he offers readers a moving testimony of perseverance, acceptance, gratitude, and the long road toward emotional and physical recovery.
Amazon reviewer Megan Parker praised the memoir as “a gripping and deeply moving medical memoir” and noted that its day-by-day account of surgeries, setbacks, and victories creates a tense and engaging narrative. She also highlighted the book’s emotional depth, faith-centered reflections, and unique perspective as both a medical and human story.
Readers can purchase Tattered Flesh, Resilient Spirit by Craig H. Collison, M.D. on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Tattered Flesh, Resilient Spirit will resonate with readers facing illness, caregivers supporting loved ones, healthcare professionals seeking a deeper understanding of the patient experience, and anyone drawn to stories of faith, resilience, and triumph over impossible circumstances.
About the Author
Craig H. Collison, M.D. is a physician whose life and medical practice were profoundly shaped by his own experience as a critically ill patient. After surviving necrotizing fasciitis near the end of his pediatric residency, Collison gained a deeply personal understanding of the fear, uncertainty, and vulnerability faced by patients and their families. He went on to practice general pediatrics for 21 years, bringing renewed compassion and empathy to his work with children and families.
Collison has since transitioned into a Medical Director role, where he supervises and collaborates with medical providers across multiple healthcare environments. Through Tattered Flesh, Resilient Spirit, he shares his story of survival, faith, healing, and gratitude in the hope that it will encourage patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals alike.
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