In this deeply moving memoir, My Journey with Parkinson’s Disease: A Story of Hope and Personal Transformation, Robert Edward Spekman, PhD, opens his heart to share an honest, inspiring account of living with Parkinson’s disease for over three decades. What began as a private battle with fear and denial has become a powerful story of acceptance, compassion, and personal growth.

Diagnosed on January 2, 1995, Dr. Spekman recalls the day his neurologist uttered the life-changing words: “Mr. Spekman, I have some bad news for you—you have Parkinson’s.” In that moment, his world seemed to collapse. But through years of reflection, struggle, and renewal, he discovered not just how to live with Parkinson’s, but how to find purpose, empathy, and strength in the face of it.

“It would be a gross understatement to say my life was changed forever,” Dr. Spekman writes. “Yet many of these changes have made me a more compassionate, empathetic, and caring person.”

The book takes readers through every emotional stage, from denial and depression to eventual acceptance, offering insight into how one can find hope even amid profound challenges. Part memoir and part message of encouragement, My Journey with Parkinson’s Disease reminds readers that even life’s hardest turns can lead to transformation.

Dr. Spekman hopes his story will help others navigate their own struggles—whether with illness, loss, or life transitions.

Through sharing his experiences, he seeks to:

Inspire readers to think differently about their own lives.

Speak from the heart in a way that touches others.

Encourage people to rethink their priorities and reshape their lives with greater purpose and love.

“This book is more than a story of one man’s journey with Parkinson’s disease. It is a story of hope and personal transformation,” says Dr. Spekman. “I’ve learned to value friends and family more deeply and to live as a more gentle, compassionate being.”

A distinguished academic, Robert E. Spekman, PhD, is the Tayloe Murphy Professor of Business Administration Emeritus at the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business Administration. Renowned for his work in business-to-business marketing, supply chain management, and strategic alliances, he has authored several books, including Bringing Technology to Market, The Extended Enterprise, and Alliance Competence.

Since retiring in 2014, Dr. Spekman has dedicated his time to serving others affected by Parkinson’s. He sits on the board of directors of the Parkinson’s Activity and Resource Center (PARC) in Central Virginia, offering support, guidance, and encouragement to those living with the disease.

My Journey with Parkinson’s Disease: A Story of Hope and Personal Transformation is a heartfelt reminder that even in life’s darkest moments, there is always room for growth, gratitude, and grace.

The book is available for purchase on Amazon and other online retailers.

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