In Still Rambling Down Life’s Road… with a Brain Injury, author Kevin Pettit doesn’t just share a story — he lays bare a lifetime. With every page, he invites readers into the deeply personal aftermath of a traumatic brain injury that rerouted his life in an instant. But far from being a lament, this book is a testament — to grit, to recovery, and to the messy, awe-inspiring beauty of perseverance.
In October 1998, Pettit was a respected assistant professor of physics. A near-fatal car crash changed everything. Diagnosed with a Glasgow Coma Score of 3 — the lowest number you can get and still live — Pettit faced long odds. He emerged from the wreckage mute, partially paralyzed, and unsure if he’d ever reclaim his identity, let alone his profession.
But Still Rambling Down Life’s Road isn’t a tragedy. It’s a reckoning. With raw honesty and surprising humor, Pettit retraces the long arc of his rehabilitation: from the halls of Hennepin County Hospital to Swedish Medical Center, Craig Hospital, and beyond. He charts the emotional and spiritual terrain of relearning how to walk, talk, think, and live again. Along the way, he delivers hard-won insights into love, faith, frustration, and the many layered challenges of living with a brain injury.
This expanded edition — with three new chapters — adds even more poignancy, warmth, and wisdom to an already unforgettable narrative. These additions speak directly to fellow survivors and caregivers, offering not only perspective but genuine companionship.
Through reflections on memory, metaphysics, purpose, and even bug-slaying, Pettit crafts a narrative that is both deeply intellectual and profoundly human. Still Rambling Down Life’s Road will leave readers inspired to reconsider the stories we carry — and the roads we all travel, with or without detours.
Still Rambling Down Life’s Road… with a Brain Injury is available now in hardcover, paperback, and eBook formats. Order your copy on Amazon today — and walk alongside a journey that might just change the way you see your own.
For more about the author and his story, visit https://ramblingdownlifesroad.com.
About the Author
Kevin Pettit is a former assistant professor of physics whose life took an extraordinary turn after a catastrophic brain injury in 1998. His journey from a hospital bed to the classroom — and from silence to storytelling — underscores the resilience of the human spirit. His memoir is not just about survival but about finding meaning in the most unexpected corners of life. Pettit now dedicates his time to advocacy, writing, and inspiring others by navigating similar paths.
About Author’s Tranquility Press
Author’s Tranquility Press, based in Marietta, GA, is committed to amplifying stories that matter. With a mission to support independent voices, ATP partners with authors to bring authentic, heartfelt, and impactful works to the global stage. Whether it’s survival, spirituality, or storytelling, Author’s Tranquility Press believes in the power of books to change lives.
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