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Carmel, Calif. - January 7, 2022 – Local author and stroke survivor, Richard L. Burns, will be signing his latest book, Live or Die Act II, at River House Books located in the Crossroads shopping center in Carmel on Sunday, January 16^th from 1:00-2:00pm.

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.  He made it his work to help heal others. Live or Die Act II 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.  The book is a roadmap to recovery and is a follow-up to his first book, Live or Die: A Stroke of Good Luck, thus the title, Live or Die Act II.

Stroke is the No. 5 leading cause of death and the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the nation and 80% of strokes are preventable. Burns, a former advertising executive behind the legendary Fruit of the Loom campaign and the smile on PSA planes, has been featured in national magazines and on radio shows advocating for stroke awareness and recovery for over two decades.

Who:               Richard L. Burns, stroke survivor and author
What:              Book Signing: Live or Die Act II
Where:            River House Books, 208 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel Crossroads Shopping Center
When:             Sunday, January 16 1:00-2:00pm