Full of heart : my story of survival, strength, and spirit / J.R. Martinez with Alexandra Rockey Fleming.
Full of heart : my story of survival, strength, and spirit / J.R. Martinez with Alexandra Rockey Fleming.
By
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Martinez, J. R. (Jose Rene), 1983-
Publication Date
:
2012
Publication Information
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New York : Hyperion,
Edition
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1st ed.
Physical Description
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viii, 238 p., [8] p. of plates : ill.
Subject Term
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Disabled veterans -- Biography.
Iraq War, 2003-2011 -- Veterans -- Biography.
Salvadoran Americans -- Biography.
Additional Contributors
:
Fleming, Alexandra Rockey.
Summary
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This book tells the story of an inspirational journey from tragedy to triumph. In 2003, at age nineteen, the author was on a routine patrol in Iraq when the Humvee he was driving hit an antitank mine, resulting in severe injuries and burns. Out of that tragedy came an improbable journey of inspiration, motivation, and dreams come true. After his Humvee hit a mine, he spent 34 months in grueling recovery. His spirits were low, until he was asked to speak to another young burn victim. He then realized how valuable and gratifying it was to share his experiences with other patients and listen to theirs.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
9781401324742
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