The Resource 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
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- Summary
- 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. Raised in Louisiana and Arkansas by a single mother from El Salvador, he was well known for his good looks and his smart mouth. When his college football dreams collapsed, he turned to the U.S. Army. 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. He had found a calling. His resilience, optimism, and charm were also noted by Hollywood and scored him roles on All My Children and Dancing with the Stars, where he was the season 13 champion. Today, he tours the country sharing his story and his lessons for overcoming challenges and embracing hope, lessons that abound in this book.--From publisher description
- Language
- eng
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Extent
- viii, 238 p., [8] p. of plates
- Contents
-
- May 2003
- Boy meets world
- American dreams
- Hope
- Football dreams
- Running out of hope
- Uncle Sam wants me
- The crucible
- Twilight
- Who will love me now?
- Burn paradise
- A long road home
- Getting back on the bike
- Welcome to Hollywood
- Full of heart
- Isbn
- 9781401324742
- Label
- Full of heart : my story of survival, strength, and spirit
- Title
- Full of heart
- Title remainder
- my story of survival, strength, and spirit
- Statement of responsibility
- J.R. Martinez with Alexandra Rockey Fleming
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- 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. Raised in Louisiana and Arkansas by a single mother from El Salvador, he was well known for his good looks and his smart mouth. When his college football dreams collapsed, he turned to the U.S. Army. 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. He had found a calling. His resilience, optimism, and charm were also noted by Hollywood and scored him roles on All My Children and Dancing with the Stars, where he was the season 13 champion. Today, he tours the country sharing his story and his lessons for overcoming challenges and embracing hope, lessons that abound in this book.--From publisher description
- Biography type
- autobiography
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
- 1983-
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Martinez, J. R.
- Dewey number
-
- 362.4092
- B
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- no index present
- LC call number
- UB363
- LC item number
- .M36 2012
- Literary form
- non fiction
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
- Fleming, Alexandra Rockey
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
-
- Martinez, J. R.
- United States
- Disabled veterans
- Iraq War, 2003-2011
- Salvadoran Americans
- Label
- Full of heart : my story of survival, strength, and spirit, J.R. Martinez with Alexandra Rockey Fleming
- Contents
- May 2003 -- Boy meets world -- American dreams -- Hope -- Football dreams -- Running out of hope -- Uncle Sam wants me -- The crucible -- Twilight -- Who will love me now? -- Burn paradise -- A long road home -- Getting back on the bike -- Welcome to Hollywood -- Full of heart
- Control code
- ocn777624977
- Dimensions
- 22 cm.
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Extent
- viii, 238 p., [8] p. of plates
- Isbn
- 9781401324742
- Lccn
- 2012025894
- Other physical details
- ill.
- Label
- Full of heart : my story of survival, strength, and spirit, J.R. Martinez with Alexandra Rockey Fleming
- Contents
- May 2003 -- Boy meets world -- American dreams -- Hope -- Football dreams -- Running out of hope -- Uncle Sam wants me -- The crucible -- Twilight -- Who will love me now? -- Burn paradise -- A long road home -- Getting back on the bike -- Welcome to Hollywood -- Full of heart
- Control code
- ocn777624977
- Dimensions
- 22 cm.
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Extent
- viii, 238 p., [8] p. of plates
- Isbn
- 9781401324742
- Lccn
- 2012025894
- Other physical details
- ill.
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