RELENTLESS - How A Mother And Daughter Defied The Odds

RELENTLESS by LISA TAMATI - NOW AVAILABLE!

When extreme endurance athlete, Lisa Tamati, was confronted with the hardest challenge of her life, she fought with everything she had. Her beloved mother, Isobel, had suffered a huge aneurysm and stroke and was left with massive brain damage; she was like a baby in a woman’s body. The prognosis was dire. There was very little hope that she would ever have any quality of life again. But Lisa is a fighter and stubborn.

She absolutely refused to accept the words of the medical fraternity and instead decided that she was going to get her mother back or die trying.

This book tells of the horrors, despair, hope, love, and incredible experiences and insights of that journey. RELENTLESS shares the difficulties of going against a medical system that has major problems and limitations. Amongst the darkest times were moments of great laughter and joy. 

RELENTLESS will not only take the reader on a journey from despair to hope and joy, but it also provides information on the treatments used, expert advice and key principles to overcoming obstacles and winning in all of life’s challenges. It will inspire and guide anyone who wants to achieve their goals in life, overcome massive obstacles or limiting beliefs. It’s for those who are facing terrible odds, for those who can’t see light at the end of the tunnel. It’s about courage, self-belief, and mental toughness. And it’s also about vulnerability... it’s REAL, RAW and GENUINE.

RELENTLESS is not just a story about the love and dedication between a mother and a daughter. It is about beating the odds, never giving up hope, doing whatever it takes, and what it means to go ‘all in’. Isobel’s miraculous recovery is a true tale of what can be accomplished when love is the motivating factor and when being relentless is the only option. 

OTHER DIGITAL FORMATS AVAILABLE:

• Amazon Kindle eBook: RELENTLESS by Lisa Tamati - Kindle

• Audiobooks NZ: RELENTLESS by Lisa Tamati - Audiobooks NZ

• Google Play Audio Book: RELENTLESS by Lisa Tamati - Google Play 

READERS REVIEW:

I just wanted to message you as I just finished your book!! I’m not a great reader and it usually takes me months to finish a book... I read yours in 2 days!!! What an amazing read! Your mum is incredible.. your family is incredible... YOU are incredible ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I cant tell you how many times I cried reading it. Thank you so much for sharing your families journey. 🙏🏼 the videos you share throughout the book are just beautiful. Your parents are the cutest. I loved watching their dancing 😍 thank you again for sharing and I wish you all great health and all the best 😘 it was truly inspirational.
Kylie Cox

BOOK REVIEWS:

“RELENTLESS is one of the most thrilling, heart-rending adventure stories I’ve ever read. Lisa Tamati is a ferociously talented runner who’s conquered some of the most gruelling challenges on earth, but nothing put her heart and stamina to the test like the day her mother collapsed. From that moment on, Lisa had to dig into every trick of the endurance athlete’s trade in her race to keep this courageous and loving woman alive. Read RELENTLESS and like me you’ll be enthralled by Lisa's tale, enchanted by her family, and inspired to Be Like Lisa.” Review from Chris McDougall. NYT Best Selling Author of "Born to Run" and "Natural Born Heroes" 

"There is nothing more powerful than overcoming physical illness when doctors don’t have answers and the odds are stacked against you. This is a fiercely inspiring journey of a mother and daughter that never give up. It’s a powerful example for all of us." Dr Bill Andrews, Nobel Prize Winner, author of Curing Aging and Telomere Lengthening.

"A hero is someone that refuses to let anything stand in her way, and Lisa Tamati is such an individual. Faced with the insurmountable challenge of bringing her ailing mother back to health, Lisa harnessed a deeper strength to overcome impossible odds. Her story is gritty, genuine and raw, but ultimately uplifting and endearing. If you want to harness the power of hope and conviction to overcome the obstacles in your life, Lisa’s inspiring story will show you the path." Dean Karnazes, New York Times best selling author and Extreme Endurance Athlete.

"Lisa revives the essence of what it is to show courage, grit and resilience in an ever increasing fragile world. This book is inspiration to us all on how to find our inner strength and know that we all have what it takes to get through life's difficulties.” Tom Cronin, Producer and Co-Writer of The Portal Film and Book.

"Lisa’s book takes the reader on a journey of grit and resilience. Her determination to help her mother and the love that drives through her comes across in waves as she shares an often emotional, yet very inspiring story. If you need a true story to reignite or even spark the fire that is burning in your soul then this is a must read." Kerwin Rae, Australia's leading business strategist and high performance specialist.

"Relentless is the perfect title for this fast paced, page turner. Like Lisa Tamati herself, the book never slows down and never stops charging forward. Some challenges in life are self inflicted and some are thrust upon us but Lisa approaches every challenge with equal gusto and determination. We can all learn something from Relentless and from Lisa herself. This story is raw and engaging from start to finish. It will speak to you long after you have finished reading it." Charlie Engle, Extreme Adventurer, star of feature film 'Running the Sahara' and author of 'Running Man'.

"Lisa Tamati has forged a name for herself by completing in some of the worlds most gruelling races in extreme conditions. "I can't" simply does not exist in her vocabulary. When faced with the biggest challenge of her life, Lisa does what she knows how, and fights! This inspirational true story of love and commitment sheds light on the impossible being possible and gives us all hope" Ben Warren, Celebrity Nutritionist and holistic health expert.

"What do you do when there seems like there's no hope? Well, Lisa Tamati and her family fought, and fought hard. When left with the prospect of losing their beloved Mum, Isobel, they battled to keep her alive, keep her home, and bring her back. This heartwarming story of the love of a family and what it takes to prevail over an avalanche of obstacles" JJ Virgin, 4x NYT best selling author, Celebrity Nutrition & Fitness Expert.

"An incredible story of how the powerful bond between daughter and mother defies conventional medicine to achieve the most inspirational medical recovery. When a never say never attitude is combined with a fierce drive to explore all options, anything is possible." Dr Nick Kimber, Exercise Physiologist/Nutritionist

"After an unexpected crisis, Lisa’s total devotion and love for her mum, Isobel, is inspiring. This story is a must-read for anyone looking to overcome obstacles in a positive, uplifting way. I loved this book!" Molly Sheridan, author Running Past Midnight, Extreme Endurance Athlete

"Lisa has written a magnificent and heartfelt account of her battle to save her mother. It’s not just about both these womens’ incredible strength and courage. It also tells us so much about the power of the human spirit to triumph over seemingly insurmountable odds, and inspires us to question and go beyond what we think – or are being told – is possible." Matthew Wolf - Hollywood Actor/Producer

“As someone who has come back from a major stroke this is the most valuable resource I have ever read! This book is heartwarming, vulnerable and courageously honest just like Lisa.” Mike King, New Zealander of the Year, TV personality and mental health advocate.

"Lisa Tamati has conquered the toughest distance runs in the world. She did not know the word 'impossible' until she decided to save her mother. With guts and love even she didn't know she had, she proved that impossible was not an option." Kathrine Switzer, Women's running revolutionary, Author of "Marathon Woman", Founder '261 Fearless' and Roger Robinson, champion runner, Author "When Running Made History", legendary historian.

"Even though the challenges we face may not be as obviously arduous as those faced by Lisa, we can all learn something from her courage, tenacity, and unrelenting love for her mother." Te Radar, comedian and TV personality.

"The bond between mother and child is unbreakable. Times of trials and tribulations bring unrelenting forces into a reality, and Lisa and her mother Isobel are both a testament to the word relentless, because love and an unshakable belief can bring us through the darkest of times. This book is a must read to understand that we are all capable of more than we think." Josh Komen 2 x Leukaemia survivor, elite athlete and author of "The Wind At My Back"

"In RELENTLESS, extreme endurance athlete Lisa Tamati, charts her mother Isobel’s remarkable recovery from a brain aneurysm and stroke. Isobel’s life was saved, but from there the medical establishment’s prognosis was bleak as she was left a shell of her former self by massive brain damage.

The book focuses in great detail on the massive challenges Isobel faced to relearn everything from swallowing and eating, to speaking and simply moving her limbs with any self-determination. Her inner resolve, determination and courage shine through as she fights to regain her abilities and quality of life, supported by her children, husband, friends, medical figures and health professionals.

The reader sees Isobel’s immense struggles, tiny gains, and overwhelming triumphs through the eyes of her tenacious and single-minded daughter. Lisa drives her mother’s recovery from the early desperate weeks as Isobel clung on the edge of life and death through the months of painstaking recovery. She boldly dismisses pessimism about her mother’s chances of recovery and researches and employs any technique or technology that could help her mother towards the goal of a full recovery.

The book frequently switches between Isobel’s plight into Lisa’s mind as she tackles the hardest endurance races on the planet – through mountain ranges, deserts and even the full 2250km length of New Zealand. We see the mind-set and fighting spirit that paved the way for Lisa’s sporting success carry through to perhaps the hardest challenge of her life at her mother’s side. Failure is not an option. What also shines through is how Isobel clearly possesses those same fighting qualities. The apple certainly didn’t fall far from the tree!

The book deftly represents the glacial pace of the recovery, which makes the hard- fought gains so satisfying. When Isobel regains another ability you silently cheer her on. Initially it all seemed such an insurmountable mountain to climb but, as the months grind on, she proves the experts wrong time and time again.

When Isobel decides she wants to regain her drivers’ licence she and Lisa return to her doctor’s office to gain a medical certificate. The doctor is astounded by Isobel’s recovery and labels it “one in a million”.

What RELENTLESS teaches us is the one in a million nature of Isobel’s recovery doesn’t need to be so rare. It is available to many more with the latest advances in medicine and technology, tenacity, family support, passion and the willingness to work hard." Matt Calman - Journalist and Author of "The Longest Day" - Standing up to depression and tackling the Coast to Coast.