Live or Die: Act II

By Richard L. Burns

This book is written for you. It's a story that is your story. It is a wise and witty story of 20-plus years of work with medical professionals, hospitals and survivors of critical illnesses around the country. It is a story of hope and practical advice for victims and survivors of any serious illness and their families. And it is about life and values that grew with each step the author took to help heal others.

Mr. Burns was struck down with a Cerebral Hemorrhage and declared dead at age 38. But he amazed the medical people by regaining consciousness and eventually a life. And he made it his work to help heal others. The book is a roadmap to recovery and is a follow-up to his first book, thus the title, "Live or Die-Act II".

• Language: English
• Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Apr 28, 2021
• ISBN: 9781662411649

Richard L. Burns

Richard L. Burns is a retired television and advertising "Mad Man". He guy who put the smile on the PSA Airplane, created Woodsy the Owl for the Forest Service and engineered that cultural icon, the Fruit of the Loom guys, Mr. Burns developed and initiated the first nationwide system of local sales and advertising for national companies in radio and television, created and implemented a fact-based and mathematical format for electronic and print advertising while a management consultant, developed and distributed a widely-accepted (20 million weekly viewership) children's TV program series and was most recently responsible for the mandated rescue of companion and livestock animals in all national disaster operations. Mr. Burns has also planned and initiated several philanthropic and operating foundations. He is listed in "Who's Who" and is a recipient of numerous community and professional awards. He has been an officer and board director of profit and non-pro t organizations, advertising and consulting councils and humane organizations. Mr. Burns suffered a massive stroke (Cerebral Hemorrhage) at age 38 and was not expected to live. Yet, many years later, he resides happily in California, where he is a successful husband, father, avid golfer and published author.