Pat Wetzel

Pat Wetzel, a graduate from the University of Pennsylvania and Wharton Business School, embarked on her adult journey in the bustling city of New York. Little did she know that her path would take a dramatic turn, when she was diagnosed with a serious neurological disease, myasthenia gravis. A divorce and the resulting chaos forced her to re-imagine and rebuild her life. A chance encounter with the sport of soaring-flying high tech motor-less airplanes-became the portal to unexpected adventure,...See more

Pat Wetzel, a graduate from the University of Pennsylvania and Wharton Business School, embarked on her adult journey in the bustling city of New York. Little did she know that her path would take a dramatic turn, when she was diagnosed with a serious neurological disease, myasthenia gravis. A divorce and the resulting chaos forced her to re-imagine and rebuild her life. A chance encounter with the sport of soaring-flying high tech motor-less airplanes-became the portal to unexpected adventure, as she learned to soar, both metaphorically and literally. Her adventures in the air became a metaphor for courage and conquering challenges. Through her experiences, Pat Wetzel has emerged not only as an individual who is wise, but as a podcaster and author with a profound message to share. In "Bump In the Road: 15 Stories of Courage, Hope, and Resilience," she channels her unique perspective, weaving together tales of human strength and triumph. The stories, based on her weekly podcast Bump In The Road, inspire others to navigate life's bumps with hope and to find courage and creativity in the face of uncertainty. In this book, Pat's story and the story of her 15 guests is a testament to the unwavering power of the human spirit and a reminder that even amidst the bumps in the road, our potential for self realization and personal growth knows no bounds.Ms. Wetzel is an award-winning author. She currently lives in Prescott, AZ and is working on a series of Bump in the Road books. The next two books scheduled are Bump in the Road: Strong Women and Bump in the Road: Cancer. See less