Restart

Chase Ambrose , once the star athlete and notorious troublemaker of Hiawassee Middle School, wakes up in a hospital bed with no memory of his life, family, or even his own name. The accident—a fall from his roof—has left him with acute retrograde amnesia . As he struggles to recognize his mother, brother, and father, Chase is confronted with the unsettling reality that his past is a complete blank. The only image that lingers is that of a little girl in a blue dress, a memory he cannot place. This blank slate is both terrifying and oddly liberating, as Chase is forced to navigate a world where

Lesson 1: Fall and Forgetting

This principle from Restart is backed by Gordon Korman's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 2: Stranger in My Life

This principle from Restart is backed by Gordon Korman's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 3: Shadows of the Past

This principle from Restart is backed by Gordon Korman's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

How to Apply Restart's Lessons

The real value of Restart lies in its applicability. After reading, the most important step is identifying which of Gordon Korman's principles speak most directly to your current situation.

Consider keeping a journal while reading — noting where the ideas challenge your current approach and where they confirm what you already suspected. The friction of your own resistance often points to the most important insights.

Key Quote

"Fall and Forgetting" — Gordon Korman, Restart

About the Author

Gordon Korman is the author of Restart. The book reflects years of research, observation, and synthesis of evidence from multiple disciplines.