Imagine opening your eyes one morning, expecting to encounter the world as you normally do, only to find that you’re inhabiting a realm of shapes and shadows. You reach for your clothes, but they have no color. Pick up a book, and every page is blank. Look in the mirror, only to find no one looking back. Thomas Panek began losing his vision when he was just a boy. Although he looked and felt as normal as any other kid – riding his bike, playing sports, and going to school – behind his happy hazel eyes lay a great mystery. By the time he reached his twenties, Panek had broken more bones than he could count, and suffered a profound loneliness. He had a choice: find a way to let go of his secret, or allow the darkness to swallow him whole.

TEN chronicles Panek’s remarkable journey from despair to triumph. Now a marathon record holder, CEO, and happily married father of four, he forged a path out of that darkness, with dogs leading the way. TEN is an uplifting memoir that will appeal to dog lovers, athletes, people whose lives are impacted by disability, and anyone who loves a heartwarming coming-of-age tale. Now more than ever, we need stories of hope, and books that show us that determination and love can help us overcome even our greatest fears.