Rise: A Soldier, a Dream, and a Promise Kept

Rodriguez, Daniel

ISBN 10: 0544570367 / ISBN 13: 9780544570368

Editore: Harper Perennial (edition Reprint), 2015

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Riassunto:

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 fast—stopped 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 home—broken, 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.

Informazioni sull?autore:

DANIEL RODRIGUEZ was a Division I football player for Clemson University. 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.

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Titolo: Rise: A Soldier, a Dream, and a Promise Kept
Casa editrice: Harper Perennial (edition Reprint)
Data di pubblicazione: 2015
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Good
Edizione: Reprint.