About the Book
Choices—As Fate Would Have It is a riveting memoir from Art DiNick that masterfully intertwines the thrill of life on the edge with the profound introspection of a man facing death. A collection of short stories, DiNick’s story is a tale of resilience, adversity, and never stopping pursuit of one’s dreams, set against the backdrop of a high-stakes career in engineering and a passion for race car driving. In the blink of an eye, his world was turned upside down by a tragic race car accident, a moment that forced him to confront the most pivotal decisions of his life. Once you start reading his book, you won’t want to put it down.
A Life-Changing Moment
In his mid-thirties, Art DiNick found himself in a race car crash that left him in that twilight zone between life and death. In those fleeting seconds, he experienced an extraordinary phenomenon where past and present converged, offering him a panoramic view of his life. It is within this unique place that DiNick relives his journey—from the innocent adventures of childhood to the complex decisions that shaped his adult life. This memoir captures that moment in vivid detail, pulling readers into a world where every choice carries the weight of destiny.
An Engineer’s Journey
Art DiNick’s career as an engineer at Exxon was marked by a series of critical choices, each with profound implications for his personal and professional life. Whether he was traveling for emergency troubleshooting trips around the globe or making the gut-wrenching decision to stay home with his family, DiNick’s life was full of tough decisions. Through his stories, readers get an intimate glimpse into the challenges he faced: the quirky engineers who became his colleagues, the allure of traveling the world, and the strain these experiences placed on his marriage. His work earned him prestigious accolades, including Exxon’s Most Valuable Patent Award—twice—and the Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement Award. But with every triumph came a sacrifice, leading DiNick to question whether these choices were truly his own or dictated by fate.
A Memoir of Triumph and Adversity
Beyond the technical feats and personal hardships, Choices—As Fate Would Have It is a litany of short stories about the human spirit’s capacity to persevere. DiNick’s love for racing, despite the dangers, and his relentless drive to succeed in his career prove humans can aspire to so much more than what we settle for. The book is a compelling blend of entertainment and introspection, urging readers to reflect on their own life choices while being thoroughly entertained by DiNick’s exploits.
In fact, this book is the perfect blend of amusement and education. It grabs your attention while also leaving you with invaluable life lessons. Contact Art with any questions.