ISBN: 9780544570368 - rise: a soldier, a dream, and a promise kept: a soldier, a dream, and a promise kept – from war and ptsd to division i college football (12 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. An inspiring story of a resilient warrior who knows what it means to keep a promise. Eric Greitens, Navy SEAL and best-selling author of The Heart and the Fist Daniel Rodriguez joined the army just weeks after graduating from high school. Almost immediately, he was deployed to Iraq and then to Afghanistan. While there, he made a promise to his best friend: When I get out of this shithole, I m going to play college football. Daniel made it out; his friend didn t. After returning home, Daniel was unemployed and stuck in the clutches of PTSD, but he remembered the promise he had made and resolved to make good on it. When he posted a video online of his grueling training efforts, it went viral overnight. Through a mixture of hope, determination, and the power of the Internet, Daniel earned a spot on the Clemson University football team as a wide receiver. In Rise, Rodriguez tells his powerful story a story that will inspire anyone fighting to make their dream a reality. A compelling story of one man s quest to overcome the horrors of war through fortitude and determination . If you re seeking a book to inspire you, this one deserves a look. San Antonio Express News Life is designed to beat you down. Daniel shows you how to kick its ass. Major Rusty Bradley, U.S. Army (ret.), best-selling author of Lions of Kandahar DANIEL RODRIGUEZ was a Division I football player for Clemson University and currently plays for the St. Louis Rams. He has served tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan and is a decorated war hero. JOE LAYDEN is an award-winning journalist and best-selling author who has written more than thirty books.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. An inspiring story of a resilient warrior who knows what it means to keep a promise. Eric Greitens, Navy SEAL and best-selling author of The Heart and the Fist Daniel Rodriguez joined the army just weeks after graduating from high school. Almost immediately, he was deployed to Iraq and then to Afghanistan. While there, he made a promise to his best friend: When I get out of this shithole, I m going to play college football. Daniel made it out; his friend didn t. After returning home, Daniel was unemployed and stuck in the clutches of PTSD, but he remembered the promise he had made and resolved to make good on it. When he posted a video online of his grueling training efforts, it went viral overnight. Through a mixture of hope, determination, and the power of the Internet, Daniel earned a spot on the Clemson University football team as a wide receiver. In Rise, Rodriguez tells his powerful story a story that will inspire anyone fighting to make their dream a reality. A compelling story of one man s quest to overcome the horrors of war through fortitude and determination . If you re seeking a book to inspire you, this one deserves a look. San Antonio Express News Life is designed to beat you down. Daniel shows you how to kick its ass. Major Rusty Bradley, U.S. Army (ret.), best-selling author of Lions of Kandahar DANIEL RODRIGUEZ was a Division I football player for Clemson University and currently plays for the St. Louis Rams. He has served tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan and is a decorated war hero. JOE LAYDEN is an award-winning journalist and best-selling author who has written more than thirty books.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. An inspiring story of a resilient warrior who knows what it means to keep a promise. Eric Greitens, Navy SEAL and best-selling author of The Heart and the Fist Daniel Rodriguez joined the army just weeks after graduating from high school. Almost immediately, he was deployed to Iraq and then to Afghanistan. While there, he made a promise to his best friend: When I get out of this shithole, I m going to play college football. Daniel made it out; his friend didn t. After returning home, Daniel was unemployed and stuck in the clutches of PTSD, but he remembered the promise he had made and resolved to make good on it. When he posted a video online of his grueling training efforts, it went viral overnight. Through a mixture of hope, determination, and the power of the Internet, Daniel earned a spot on the Clemson University football team as a wide receiver. In Rise, Rodriguez tells his powerful story a story that will inspire anyone fighting to make their dream a reality. A compelling story of one man s quest to overcome the horrors of war through fortitude and determination . If you re seeking a book to inspire you, this one deserves a look. San Antonio Express News Life is designed to beat you down. Daniel shows you how to kick its ass. Major Rusty Bradley, U.S. Army (ret.), best-selling author of Lions of Kandahar DANIEL RODRIGUEZ was a Division I football player for Clemson University and currently plays for the St. Louis Rams. He has served tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan and is a decorated war hero. JOE LAYDEN is an award-winning journalist and best-selling author who has written more than thirty books.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Paperback in very good condition. All inside pages are in great shape. Minor shelf wear to the cover.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. reprint edition. 236 pages. 9.25x6.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The unforgettable story of a young soldier who survived one of the bloodiest battles in Afghanistan and, against all odds, lived to pursue his dream of playing Division I college football. At 5-foot-8, 175 pounds, Daniel Rodriguez was an unlikely recruit for the gridiron. But on the battlefield, under the daily rain of sniper fire, he made a promise to his best friend. 'When I get out of this shithole, I'm going to play college football.'Daniel had joined the army just weeks after graduating from high school, having recently suffered a devastating loss. At age nineteen he had no idea what war really was; he just wanted to get out of town. Almost immediately, he was deployed to Iraq (and would later serve in Afghanistan). And he grew up faststopped sleeping, started smoking. Killing became second nature. He fought in the infamous Battle of Kamdesh and for his bravery he was awarded a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. But his best friend was not so lucky.Against all odds, Daniel returned homebroken, but still alive. Stuck in the clutches of PTSD, Daniel remembered that fateful promise to his friend and knew he had to make good on it. He embarked on a grueling training regimen and when he posted a video of his efforts, it went viral overnight. By some mix of grit, determination, and the power of the Internet, he earned a spot on the Clemson University football team.A powerfully delivered narrative of a young soldier, his unlikely dream, and how he found his way out of darkness, Rise is inspiring, quintessentially American, and will resonate with anyone who has ever fought for what they wanted.…

Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorrnrnDANIEL RODRIGUEZ was a wide reciever for Division I football, honors student, and decorated war hero. He has served tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, rising through the ranks to sergeant. In 2009, he fought in the Bat.