Dr. Terry A. Gordon: The Wounded Healer

Interview by Dirk Terpstra

“No Storm Lasts Forever…”

As a world–renowned cardiologist and health activist, who has dealt with life and death on a daily basis, Dr. Terry A. Gordon understands that life can change in the blink of an eye. However, nothing could have prepared him for the fateful phone call he received in June of 2009 that his 20 year old son Tyler was involved in a near fatal car accident, sustaining a severe spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed.

Dr Terry A. Gordon’s journey from the day he left Akron to be by his son’s bedside and the profound response he received to his heart felt prayers, resulted in a spiritual awakening and a clearer understanding of life and the truths it has to offer. This compelling and emotional true story of Surviving the fiercest of life’s storm to finding the Rainbow through the clouds is documented in his inspiring memoir No Storm Lasts Forever Transforming Suffering into Insight.

In No Storm Lasts Forever, Dr. Gordon contends that rather than lamenting so-called adversities in our lives, we can choose to be grateful for them. We can embrace them and accept them as gifts from the Divine. They can provide fertile soil for growth and enlightenment. For anyone dealing with adversity, tragedy, grief, pain and more he offers refreshing insights that can help us realize the “bigger picture” of life; and how a so-called tragedy can actually be a blessing in disguise.

Interview with Dr. Terry A. Gordon

When Dr. Terry A. Gordon and I met, there was this instant connection and we discovered quite a few similarities in our lives. I have also been very touched by the way Terry shares his personal story in the book – his vulnerability, his humor and love for life will stay with me for the rest of my life. I am so honored to share with you a part of our conversation.

Dirk Terpstra: Terry, you have been a cardiologist for over two decades and you know so much about the human heart. How much of your medical knowledge and experience was supporting you during this life changing experience?