The Wind At My Back

Twenty-three-year-old Josh Komen is on track to represent New Zealand in running at the next Commonwealth Games when he is diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. In a single moment, the course of his life has changed irrevocably. What follows are years of excrutiating pain, brutal treatments both in New Zealand and Australia, and shocking side-effects that send a young man to the brink of despair and back innumerable times. The life lessons Josh gathers along the way are an inspiration for us all. This is an incredible story of courage, love and endurance.  I was a lost little boy, trapped in a world where I did not belong, one that would tear me apart and build me back into someone new . 
Twenty-three-year-old Josh Komen is on track to represent New Zealand in running at the next Commonwealth
Games when he is diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. In a single moment, the course of his life has
changed irrevocably. What follows are years of excrutiating pain, brutal treatments both in New Zealand and
Australia, and shocking side-effects that send a young man to the brink of despair and back innumerable times.
Ultimately, it is the enduring love of his close-knit family and friends, the incredible medical professionals who
treat him, his spiritual beliefs, and his passion for nature that carry Josh through the hardest of challenges.
The life lessons Josh gathers along the way are an inspiration for us all. This is an incredible story of courage,
love and endurance.

Endorsements:
“This is a story of courage, resilience, sacrifice and determination. Life is not always fair, and that statement
certainly applies to Josh Komen. Through the power of will, strength of mind and the love of family and friends,
Josh found a purpose to fight against all odds, no matter how much pain and adversity he faced. Joshstory is
simply remarkable and allows you to have perspective about what truly matters in life. Thank you for having the
courage to share your pain, Josh.'
Aaron Cruden, New Zealand rugby player
“Josh learned from the pain he suffered that love is the guiding light, strong like a tree. He managed to shape love
into light to guide him forward.'
Wim Hoff, Extreme athlete ISBN: 9780473464295 230 x 153 x 10mm, 184 pages