“Your faith and confidence in God will grow as you travel with the Barillas through the valley of the shadow of death.”
- Dr. Jim Reeve
Faith Community Church
“The story of firefighter Tom Barilla’s recovery from a traumatic brain injury, as told by his wife Dora, serves a guide for faith, love, family, community and the diligent works required to cause miracle. This book, serves as a catalyst for me to want to “Pay It Forward.” Thank you to Tom, Dora and to the story’s great many contributors!”
- John McNeil
CEO, The Pacific Institute Community
“Since before, but especially after 9/11, firefighters have become iconic American heroes. Their bravery, camaraderie, and self-sacrifice are legendary in movies, books, and in reality. In her eloquent and touching book, A New Day, Dora Barilla recounts first hand another kind of courage, which she and Tom dug deep to find as Tom struggled to survive and to recover from his near-fatal traumatic brain injury. As Tom’s treating neurologist, I witnessed Dora and Tom’s strength of character and deep faith which helped through. Dora’s book is a beautiful testimony to their courage and faith and is an inspiration to all.”
- Kenneth Jordan, MD, FACP, FAAN, FAHA
President and Company Leader
Jordan Neuro Services
“Dora Barilla shares the intensely personal journey of living through her husband’s near-fatal injury in the line of duty. It is a story of the power of faith in God and in prayer; the amazing abilities of our healthcare professionals; the strength that comes from the ‘family’ of firefighters; and the everyday care of neighbors and communities across the country coming together for one of their wounded.
— Mark Carr, PhD
Director for the Center for Christian Bioethics
Loma Linda University