Publishing June 16th, 2026 | Hardcover and Paperback | 228 pages
“Long COVID does not have to be a life sentence. Recovery is possible.”
When Ryan Patterson first learned about the COVID-19 pandemic, he felt uncertain and frightened, just like most of the world. What was this mystery virus? What would happen if he got sick? Luckily, he heard reports that most of the people infected had a preexisting condition, which didn’t apply to him—or so he thought. At the time, Ryan had no idea the long and windy road his COVID-19 infection was about to send him on.
While many recovered quickly from their COVID-19 infections, it is estimated that more than 400 million people have experienced Long COVID. Ryan was one of those people. Long COVID turned his life upside down, leaving him physically and emotionally broken. He went from doctor to doctor, looking for answers, but no one could tell him what was happening to him. He started to lose hope. But with a wife and young son who loved him, he refused to give in to this disease. This new resolve began his search for answers, taking him from research into what might cause Long COVID to potential treatments for his symptoms. By taking ownership of his recovery, Ryan eventually made it to a place of healing.
The Long Road is not just one man’s account of his battle with Long COVID; it is a guide for those still struggling on their own road to recovery. By telling his story and providing detailed summaries of his experiences with various treatments, Ryan offers Long COVID patients, seemingly forgotten, tools for hope and healing.
Ryan Patterson is an entrepreneur, writer, and Long COVID recovery advocate based in Austin, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Lori, and their son, Sebastian. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in business administration, Ryan has spent more than twenty-five years in the technology industry and has founded and sold several companies. Ryan is an avid traveler who has visited more than one hundred countries. When he’s not writing or working, he enjoys coaching youth sports, meditating, and spending time in nature.
He wrote this book to help others suffering from Long COVID recover more quickly and to share strategies that may help people reduce their risk of developing Long COVID after future exposures.