Two weeks before he would complete his first year of college at Eastern Washington State University in 1968 he was involved in a major auto accident. His best friend was killed, and the EMTs thought he was dead. He lay in a deep coma for a month and the medical staff told his parents he would probably be a vegetable the rest of his life.
Over the next several months, he fell in and out of a comatose status. Upon regaining consciousness, he had lost the ability to walk and talk. After several months of therapy, these attributes slowly came back, but it took many years to fully recover from his injuries.
From Life to Life: A Collection of Poetry and Prose takes readers along the author's journey of healing to living a fulfilling life. His strength and determination shine through his writing and will leave readers with a renewed sense of purpose.
Elton Buller earned his forestry/conservation degree and worked for the US Forestry Services and the Washington State Patrol.