(Isstories Editorial):- Middletown, Ohio Sep 25, 2025 (Issuewire.com) – Barnes & Noble is proud to welcome author and motivational speaker David Reynard for a special book signing event featuring his newly released memoir, Stronger than Before: Surviving Medical Tragedy and Discovering Life’s Second Act. The event will provide readers with an opportunity to meet Reynard, hear firsthand about his extraordinary journey, and celebrate the launch of a work that has already begun to inspire and uplift audiences.
Reynard’s memoir recounts an unflinching story of resilience in the face of overwhelming medical crises and personal loss. Diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer and liver failure in 2023, Reynard was told he had only thirty days left to live. What followed was a two-year battle marked by seventeen near-death experiences, multiple hospitalizations, and a life-saving liver transplant in December 2024. Throughout his ordeal, Reynard remained committed to sobriety, relied on the support of therapy and community, and found strength in family and friends.
In Stronger than Before, he opens the door to readers not only on the medical challenges he endured but also on the inner transformation that reshaped his outlook on life. Themes of hope, healing, and the profound power of community form the heart of the narrative, making it a book for anyone facing adversity, regardless of circumstance.
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The Barnes & Noble signing marks a milestone in Reynard’s new mission to inspire others through storytelling. Attendees will have the chance to hear him discuss the deeply personal process of writing the memoir, as well as how sharing his experiences has become a way of giving back to others who are struggling with illness, grief, or self-doubt. Copies of Stronger than Before will be available for purchase at the event, and Reynard will sign books and meet with readers afterward.
“This is more than a book signing,” Reynard said. “It’s an opportunity to connect with people, to remind them that no matter how dark things seem, there’s always a way forward. My story is one of survival, yes, but also of rediscovery and joy. If I can help even one person walk away with renewed hope, then it’s worth everything.”
The memoir has already garnered praise for its candid yet uplifting tone, capturing moments of despair alongside moments of unexpected laughter and grace. Readers have described Reynard’s voice as both authentic and reassuring, a combination that makes his story as accessible as it is extraordinary.
The Barnes & Noble event will not only celebrate the release of a powerful memoir but will also highlight Reynard’s continued advocacy for organ donation, LGBTQ rights, and mental health support. His mottos — “Always Forward, Never Backward!” and “Get Empowered!” — have become guiding principles that shine through his book and public speaking.
About the Author
David Reynard was born in eastern Ohio and moved to Cincinnati in 1993 to pursue life on his own terms. His journey has taken him through decades of personal struggle, including addiction and the challenges of a long-term manipulative relationship, culminating in a harrowing battle with stage 4 liver cancer and liver failure. After receiving a liver transplant in 2024, Reynard transformed his experience into a platform for empowerment. Today, he lives in Middletown, OH, where he works as a public speaker, storyteller, and advocate for organ donation and LGBTQ rights.
Availability & Contact
Stronger than Before: Surviving Medical Tragedy and Discovering Life’s Second Act is now available on Amazon and other online platforms in multiple formats; paperback, hardcover, e-Book. Follow the listed channels below to stay up to date with any exciting news and events regarding the author’s literary journey:
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