And then I Woke Up!

Ruby M. is recognized for her resilience, clarity of mind, and grounded wisdom. Her strength, fairness, and humility shape the way she moves through the world, guiding the way she cares for both life and community. Through this book, she offers an honest and courageous reflection on her coma experience—written with the same determination and grace that have defined her journey. Born in Fiji in 1974 and raised in Oakland, California from 1978 onward, Ruby’s early life was marked by both love and loss. As the middle child with two older sisters and two younger brothers, she grew up in a close-knit family guided by a devoted mother who never remarried after the passing of Ruby’s father in 1981. These formative years shaped her sense of View Less