I Dream of Things that Never Were
by Kenneth J. Kunken
I Dream of Things That Never Were is a true-life story that delivers Inspiration with a capital “I”. Ken Kunken broke his neck on October 31, 1970, during a college football game at Cornell University. The injury severed his spinal cord leaving him almost totally paralyzed from the shoulders down. Ken subsequently spent the next 9+ months in various hospitals and rehab centers undergoing treatment.
Battling back from the depths of depression and despair, Ken returned to Cornell to complete his B.S degree in Engineering and a MA in Education. He also earned a master of Education degree in Psychology from Columbia University, and became a well-respected assistant district attorney. Ken believes that everyone has the inner strength to tackle what most folks would consider almost insurmountable odds; even the most challenging obstacles can be the springboard to stunning success.
Clearly, I Dream of Things That Never Were is a remarkably candid account of triumph over a series of adversity and hardship. But, it’s also a heartwarming love story: While in his forties, Ken hires, and later marries his weekend attendant, Anna, the woman of his dreams — and he becomes a father to triplet boys! Now married for over 20 years, their three boys are all attending college. This raw, real-life account inspires and motivates us all to hold our focus on our dreams regardless of seemingly overwhelming odds.
