When her husband, Don, called on his way to the hospital, Kathi Koll had no idea how dramatically their lives would change--or how her loving heart and indomitable spirit would fight it. From childhood, Kathi Koll's life seemed idyllic: growing up among children of celebrities and future TV stars and a beloved big brother engaged to one of Hollywood's leading ladies. But in reality her role as a caregiver began early with a mother dying of cancer, a father battling alcoholism, and both of her older brothers fighting debilitating diseases. Then Kathi found her true partner in Don Koll, an Eagle Scout and Air Force-pilot turned real estate developer who pioneered the construction of commercial buildings in Orange County and helped turned Los Cabos, Mexico into a premier resort. Together, Don and Kathi built a life of adventure traveling to far off lands at the behest of royalty and heads of state. Their joie de vivre made everything feel possible, until Don woke up “locked in” after a catastrophic stroke.  With unflinching honesty and refreshing humor, Kathi shares the realities of life as a full-time caregiver. Despite her own suffering through these years, Kathi's indomitable nature and loving heart helped her summon the strength and endurance to find and fight for the solutions many said were impossible so Don could continue to live life to the fullest. Kick-Ass Kinda Girl is a powerfully moving story of what it takes to carry on through the worst of circumstances and an uplifting tale of resilience that will help others facing the challenges of caring for loved ones understand that life can still be rewarding and to never lose hope for tomorrow.