AUSTIN, Texas, June 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A local Austin man, Woody Shea, stood at the pinnacle of his career as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of a multinational corporation. A leader, innovator, and problem-solver, his days were filled with high-stakes decisions and groundbreaking technology. But in 2019, life took an unexpected turn, leading him to release a book of poetry, “Concrete Dreams” (ISBN: 979-8328164092).
Woody suffered a debilitating brain injury that left him in a coma. When he awoke, the challenges he faced were profound. The injury had severely affected his motor skills, and he had to relearn how to use his muscles and speak again, an effort that tested his resilience and determination to the core.
After four long years of rehabilitation, Woody found himself on a different path. With immense perseverance and the right tools, he regained the ability to write again—not as a technologist, but as a poet. His new book, “Concrete Dreams,” chronicles a year of his recovery, offering readers an intimate glimpse into his struggles and triumphs.
“Concrete Dreams” is more than just a collection of poems. It is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity for endurance and transformation. Each poem is a milestone in Woody’s journey, capturing moments of pain, hope, and renewal.
Woody’s transition from CTO to poet is not just a career change; it is a profound reinvention of self. Using his cellphone’s predictive text features, he found.
