The ‘Ghost Boy’ Who Was Trapped in a Mysterious Coma for 12 Years

The ‘Ghost Boy’ Who Was Trapped in a Mysterious Coma for 12 Years
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Martin Pistorius, the author of “Ghost Boy,” had just turned 12 when he began to experience the negative effects of a mysterious illness.

He came home from school one day with a sore throat—just days later he found himself unable to eat, sleeping almost constantly, and struggling to speak.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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