Bodybuilder Defies All Odds, Returns to Gym 10 Months After Traumatic Brain Injury
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. — As an athlete, Adam Elnekaveh had long used his mental game to improve his physical performance. The former bodybuilder was on the verge of launching his first fitness app when a motorcycle accident left him with a severe traumatic brain injury. Without the use of his physical strength, his mental toughness would be put to the ultimate test. Would it be enough?
His new book, Rebuilding Adam: The Tragedy, recounts the thrill he experienced as a successful fitness influencer, the devastation of losing his most basic bodily functions, and his long, tedious road to recovery — both physical and mental.
Elnekaveh was exploring Thailand, helmetless on a motorcycle, when his accident occurred. Comatose and pronounced dead at one point, he lingered in a vegetative state. Doctors cautioned his family that he likely had no chance of an independent life.
“Boy, am I glad I’m a stubborn man,” Elnekaveh quipped.
Through the raw honesty of his reflections, Elnekaveh invites readers to bear witness to his struggles to regain speech, mobility and a sense of normalcy while navigating the complexities of personal relationships. This tale of resilience and hope showcases one man’s remarkable transformation from the depths of despair to surpassing all expectations.
In Rebuilding Adam: The Tragedy, readers will discover:
– The Ultimate Survivor: Elnekaveh’s relentless journey from the brink of death to rebuilding his life.
– Raw Encounters: Honest and unfiltered insights into the mental fortitude required to overcome life’s greatest challenges.
– Mindset Mastery: Strategies for focusing and channeling your mindset to achieve your goals.
– Life Rebuilding: A gritty and honest account of what it truly takes to rebuild a life from scratch.
– Changing Perspectives: A story that will shift how people perceive adversity, achievement and the power of the human spirit.
This is more than a memoir; it’s a testament to the unyielding strength of the human spirit and a guide for anyone facing their own battles.
“It’s not just my story,” he added. “It’s a story dedicated to the people every year who are forced to rebuild their lives and start everything all over again. I hope that this memoir can provide comfort, guidance and a small glimmer of light in even the darkest moments.”
About the Author
Adam Elnekaveh is a former bodybuilder and fitness influencer who was just two months away from launching his first fitness app when he sustained a severe traumatic brain injury in a tragic motorcycle accident in May 2018. He continues to defy the predictions made by his doctors, and today, he is an author and motivational speaker who delivers his raw, unbiased account of his recovery with a wit and warmth that truly inspires and energizes.
For more information, please visit https://strivetodefy.com/, or connect with Elnekaveh
on Instagram (adamrosevision), Facebook (adam.rose.1614), TikTok (@adamelnekaveh), YouTube (@AdamRoseVision) and LinkedIn (adam-elnekaveh-17b9b7133).
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Adam-Tragedy-Elnekaveh/dp/1916849806/