Jeff Bauman woke up on 16th April 2013, in the Boston Medical Center, groggy from a series of lifesaving surgeries and missing his legs. Just 30 hours prior, Jeff was surrounded by revelry at the finish line of the Boston Marathon cheering on his girlfriend, Erin, when the first bomb went off at his feet. When Jeff awoke, rather than take stock of his completely altered life, he ripped out his breathing tube and tried to speak. He couldn't. So he wrote seven words, 'Saw the guy. Looked right at me,' setting off one of the biggest manhunts in the country's history and beginning his own brave road to recovery. His remarkable story is a testament to what it means to be Boston Strong.
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Bauman's moving story illustrates what he believes: 'We are better than cowards with bombs...We 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 * Stronger is not merely a triumph-over-adversity story, but a love story... the book exudes a sense of transparency and honesty. * Boston Globe * Bauman gives a riveting, detailed account of the explosion and its immediate aftermath... as well as a heartfelt, honest, and occasionally hilarious description of his challenging recovery. * Penthouse * [An] inspiring and poignant memoir about learning to live with grace and new purpose after the attack. * Boston Herald *
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Maße
Höhe: 195 mm
Breite: 128 mm
Dicke: 17 mm
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978-1-911274-58-2 (9781911274582)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Jeff Bauman was an ordinary 27-year-old when a bomb took his legs at the Boston Marathon. A photograph taken at the scene and his vital role in identifying the bomber made him the face of the tragedy, but his determination, humour, and positive attitude has since inspired millions.
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.
