Highway 35: Meeting Disaster Head on with Hope

Chris and Denise Arthey lost their left leg above the knee in a head-on collision, but their survival was remarkable. They have gone on to lead full lives, returning to their vocations and taking another overseas posting to the Middle East. They have taken on marathons, triathlons, Mount Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, and a master's degree. Highway 35 is a story of personal strength and fighting spirit, of depth and integrity of relationship, and uncompromising faith in the face of the most difficult of challenges.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 05 April 2022
Publisher: Muddy Pearl

Motorcycle road trips across the United States had always been a lifelong dream for Chris and Denise Arthey, and with their children grown up and a new work posting to Texas, it finally seemed within reach. However, their journey took a tragic turn just a few hours down the road when a drunk driver veered across the carriageway and their Harley-Davidson was involved in a head-on collision. One medic commented after the air ambulances lifted off that the motorcyclists may not make it.

Despite the odds, the Artheys survived the accident. Both lost their left leg above the knee, and Chris suffered severe head and internal injuries. Their survival was remarkable, and their recovery was even more so. As Chris and Denise learned to cope with pain and a new reality, they refused to become physically held back or frozen in anger and regret. They have gone on to lead extraordinarily full lives, returning to their vocations and taking another overseas posting to the Middle East before building new roles as ambassadors in the prosthetics industry.

Chris has taken on marathons, triathlons, Mount Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, and a master's degree along the way. With an honesty that is both raw and vulnerable, the Artheys take us on their unique journey of hope against all odds, explaining how they rebuilt their lives, step by step, after their accident.

Highway 35 is more than a compelling story of survival; it is an account of astounding personal strength and fighting spirit, of depth and integrity of relationship, and uncompromising faith in the face of the most difficult of challenges. The Artheys' story is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and determination, and their journey continues to inspire others to overcome adversity and live life to the fullest.

Weight: 328g
Dimension: 139 x 214 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910012833