"Part educational, part inspirational, and partintimate. An enthralling memoir that invites readers into an intimate journeyof resilience and hope. With vivid storytelling and a relatable narrative, thisbook offers a powerful, inspiring message for anyone facing adversity. Amust-read for those who find strength in stories of triumph over life’schallenges. Every reader will walk away with something."

"Lynn Blake's heart is like a Notre Dame football helmet at the end of the season chipped and wounded, yet still gold. If you are wondering what resilience looks like, read this book."

"An incredibly inspiring memoir that highlights extraordinary ways Lynn’s paid it forward. The ideas, commitment, and impact are amazing. I hope to follow in even a few of the ways Lynn has."

"Though I don’t remember most of the calls I’ve gone on as a firefighter, I will never forget Valentine's Day 2007. The quick actions of her colleagues and the Emergency Medicine applied on scene brought Lynn back to life, but what has been most remarkable about that day is the life Lynn gave back in response to it. The story of her journey back from cardiac arrest is remarkable, inspiring and something well worth reading."

"What a fantastic read! Powerful and inspiring, this book is rich with details capturing the challenges and triumphs of recovery, medical procedures, emotional turmoil, and personal growth. Lynn’s honesty and openness make this journey incredibly engaging. Thank you for sharing such an inspirational and heartfelt story."

"Lynn’s story is a rare gift equal parts heart-stopping and heart-opening. Heart of the Matter doesn’t just chronicle survival, it illuminates purpose, resilience, and the quiet ways we find our way back to ourselves. I’m grateful she had the courage to write it and even more grateful we get to read it."

"Working with Lynn to raise awareness about cardiac arrest has given me a personal way to give back, much like my mother did for breast cancer and addiction. As Heart of the Matter shows, there’s still so much work to be done and this book empowers every reader to be part of the solution to save lives. As a fellow survivor, Im grateful to Lynn for sharing her experiences in Heart of the Matter it reminded me we’re never truly alone after surviving."

"Deeply engaging andprofoundly personal, Lynn’s work opens a path for others to explore the eternalin their own lives. I wholeheartedly applaud her mission to bring encouragementand hope to others. I am truly excited to witness the transformative impactthis book will have on so many lives!"

"Lynn Blake’s work moved me to my core. Her story of surviving sudden cardiac arrest is so much more than a story of survival it’s a story of awakening. With raw honesty, grace, and depth, she invites us into the most vulnerable parts of her journey and shows us what it means to alchemize pain into purpose. It’s a powerful reminder of what it means to really live."

"A beautifully crafted story of intense, vivid moments with dark clouds transformed into radiant silver linings."