Blasted By Adversity

The Making of a Wounded Warrior

by Luke Murphy

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Pub Date May 22 2015 | Archive Date May 29 2015

Inkshares

Biographies & Memoirs | Nonfiction (Adult)

Description

Standing alongside Back in the Fight and The Trident, Luke Murphy's Blasted by Adversity: The Making of a Wounded Warrior documents the incredible ascendance of an Army infantryman who survived an IED explosion in Iraq, amputating his right leg and severing his left, and emerged as a key public advocate for wounded warriors. Luke’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.

Advance Praise

“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

“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 War Heroes: Voices from Iraq

“An unflinching, brutally honest account of America’s Iraq War experience from a soldier’s point of view.” —Thom Patterson, CNN

“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

“Don’t look for tragedy. Read [Blasted by Adversity] to experience combat, courage, camaraderie, pain, and recovery.” —General (Ret.) Stan McChrystal, former Commander US and International Forces in Afghanistan

“Luke Murphy's story is powerful and so very real… He is a true American hero.” —COL (Ret.) Danny McKnight, U.S. Army