Stronger
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.79 (653 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1478920394 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Awesome book, awesome guy" according to G. Nesta. This is the amazing story behind "that picture" that we all saw on that awful day of the young man with his legs blown off by a bomb. I have no connection to the Boston Marathon or even to Boston, but like millions of others, i'm sure, i was heartbroken by the event and captivated particularly by Jeff and the hero Carlos w. "Good read" according to Foxy Mama. Would like to give this Good read Foxy Mama Would like to give this 4.5 stars; wish that Amazon gave the option. Being from the Boston area, I always wanted to learn more about Jeff's experience after following his story on the news and on the internet. I started and almost finished the book on a flight from Boston to New Orleans (needed one night in the hotel to fi. .5 stars; wish that Amazon gave the option. Being from the Boston area, I always wanted to learn more about Jeff's experience after following his story on the news and on the internet. I started and almost finished the book on a flight from Boston to New Orleans (needed one night in the hotel to fi. This was a great story. It brought me to tears thinking about Ann M Perry This was a great story. It brought me to tears thinking about the bombing again and how each of these survivors and their loved ones went through.I picked this for our book club and we all enjoyed it and lead to some great discussion. I tried to find out what Jeff is up to now since the publication of the book and only cou
Jeff Bauman was an ordinary 27-year-old when a bomb took his legs at the Boston Marathon. Bret Witter has co-authored eight New York Times bestsellers. His books have been translated into over thirty languages and sold over two million copies worldwide . A photograph taken at the scene and his vital role in identify
In STRONGER, Jeff describes the chaos and terror of the bombing itself and the ongoing FBI investigation in which he was a key witness. Looked right at me," setting off one of the biggest manhunts in the country's history.Just thirty hours before, Jeff had been at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon cheering on his girlfriend, Erin, when the first bomb went off at his feet. When he realized he couldn't, he asked for a pad and paper and wrote down seven words: "Saw the guy. SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING JAKE GYLLENHAALThe New York Times bestselling memoir of the 27-year-old Boston Marathon bombing survivor. . As he was rushed to the hospital, he realized he was severely injured and that he might die, but he didn't k
"STRONGER is not merely a triumph-over-adversity story, but a love storye book exudes a sense of transparency and honesty."Boston Globe"Bauman's moving story illustrates what he believes: 'We are better than cowards with bombsWe are stronger.'"People Magazine"A moving demonstration of how strength of mind and character helped one man stand tall despite the loss of his legs."Kirkus Reviews