Lorenzo Sierra: Fight Like Hell

Author and Arizona state representative Lorenzo Sierra discusses his memoir, a harrowing reality of his public battle with COVID-19, the toll it took on his body and spirit, and the weight of trying to survive—for love, for family, and for country.

ABOUT THE BOOK

How do you convince a woman-already widowed once-that she won't have to bury another husband?

That's the question then-Representative Lorenzo Sierra faced as he looked at his wife, Rhonda Cagle, over FaceTime from his bed in the emergency room. Moments before being placed on a ventilator, he made her a promise: he would fight like hell to come back.

In this deeply personal memoir, Sierra shares the harrowing reality of his public battle with COVID-19, the toll it took on his body and spirit, and the weight of trying to survive-for love, for family, and for country. He also recounts Rhonda's courageous fight against late-stage breast cancer, and the way their bond deepened in the face of unimaginable odds.

Fight Like Hell is a story of survival and devotion-an unflinching look at two people who refused to give up on each other, or the ideals they believe in. It's a tribute to resilience, public service, and the kind of love that makes you choose hope again and again.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lorenzo Sierra credits prayer, science, and the love of a good woman for him being alive. As an Arizona state representative and a council member in the Phoenix suburb of Avondale, Sierra championed his community while supporting his wife, Rhonda Cagle, as she battled advanced breast cancer. An award-winning communications professional and political consultant, Sierra is a mainstay on Arizona news and public affairs programs, as well as a guest on MSNBC and NPR. His articles about his COVID-19 experience appeared in USAToday and The Arizona Republic. Sierra and his wife live with two rescue dogs, and he is the proud father of three adult children.
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