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Blasted by Adversity - by Luke Murphy & Julie Strauss Bettinger (Paperback)

Blasted by Adversity - by  Luke Murphy & Julie Strauss Bettinger (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In Blasted By Adversity, veteran Luke Murphy ruminates on how his time in Iraq will forever change his life at home.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><i>Blasted by Adversity: the Making of a Wounded Warrior</i> documents the incredible ascendance of an Army infantryman who survived an IED blast, amputating his right leg and severing his left, and emerged as a key public advocate for wounded veterans. Luke Murphy's injury was the beginning of a remarkable journey that took him from hopelessness in a hospital room to skiing black diamonds in Aspen, catching tuna on Jimmy Buffet's boat and speaking to thousands at the Pentagon. The book gives voice to a new generation of wounded service members.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>By far the best account of one warrior's trip to hell and back....This book should be a part of every veteran's transition back to life.--<i>Tallahassee Democrat</i> <p/> With humility that belies doggedness, Luke Murphy leads readers from the stress-fueled rhythms of a soldier at war, to the blast that took his leg and the long road home from the battlefield--and the unexpected places that journey has taken him. As America's wars in Iraq and Afghanistan fade from public view, <i>Blasted by Adversity</i> reminds us that wars don't end when the shooting stops.--Brian Mockenhaupt, former Army infantryman and Author of <i>The Living and the Dead: War, Friendship, and the Battles that Never End</i> <p/> "A gripping story of military life, war, and the aftermath of being severely wounded in combat... Luke's story will touch, move, and inspire you."--Major General USA (Ret.) Timothy P. McHale, President/CEO, Homes for Our Troops <p/> "Luke writes with such refreshing openness, it's as if he's telling you his remarkable story over a few beers. If you need a shot of inspiration, fortify yourself with this book."--Allan Zullo, author <i>War Heroes: Voices from Iraq</i> <p/> "An unflinching, brutally honest account of America's Iraq War experience from a soldier's point of view."--Thom Patterson, Senior Producer, CNN <p/> "Luke, with humor, passion, and humility, tells of returning from combat to fight a different battle--the battle wounded soldiers fight to get back to a new normal, physically and mentally."--General (Ret.) Richard A. Cody, 31st Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Army <p/> "Don't look for tragedy. Read [<i>Blasted by Adversity</i>] to experience combat, courage, camaraderie, pain, and recovery."--General (Ret.) Stan McChrystal, former Commander US and International Forces in Afghanistan <p/> "Luke Murphy's story is powerful and so very real... He is a true American hero."--COL (Ret.) Danny McKnight, U.S. Army<br>

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