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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Blackstone Audio Inc
Publication date
January 6, 2015
Binding
CD/Spoken Word
Edition
Mp3 una
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9781481534659
ISBN-10
1481534653
Dimensions
0.50 by 5.50 by 7.50 in.
Weight
0.20 lbs.
Original list price
$29.95
Other format details
audio
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: [Read by Andrew Eiden]
The unforgettable story of a young soldier who survived one of the bloodiest battles in Afghanistan and 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 *#@! hole, 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 he 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 the promise he made 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.
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The unforgettable story of a young soldier who survived one of the bloodiest battles in Afghanistan and 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 *#@! hole, 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 he 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 the promise he made 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.
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Editions
Hardcover
With Daniel Rodriguez, Edward A. Sonnenschein, Joe Layden (other contributor) |
Reprint edition from Ayer Co Pub (June 1, 1979); titled "T. MacCi Plauti Rudens"
9780405116209 | details & prices | List price $23.50
This edition also contains T. MacCi Plauti Rudens
About: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text.
This edition also contains T. MacCi Plauti Rudens
About: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text.
CD/Spoken Word
The price comparison is for this edition
With Daniel Rodriguez, Joseph Layden (other contributor) |
Mp3 una edition from Blackstone Audio Inc (January 6, 2015)
9781481534659 | details & prices | 5.50 × 7.50 × 0.50 in. | 0.20 lbs | List price $29.95
About: [Read by Andrew Eiden] The unforgettable story of a young soldier who survived one of the bloodiest battles in Afghanistan and lived to pursue his dream of playing Division I college football.
About: [Read by Andrew Eiden] The unforgettable story of a young soldier who survived one of the bloodiest battles in Afghanistan and lived to pursue his dream of playing Division I college football.
With Daniel Rodriguez, Joseph Layden (other contributor) |
Unabridged edition from Blackstone Audio Inc (January 6, 2015)
9781481534666 | details & prices | 6.75 × 6.25 × 1.25 in. | 0.64 lbs | List price $34.95
About: [Read by Andrew Eiden] The unforgettable story of a young soldier who survived one of the bloodiest battles in Afghanistan and lived to pursue his dream of playing Division I college football.
About: [Read by Andrew Eiden] The unforgettable story of a young soldier who survived one of the bloodiest battles in Afghanistan and lived to pursue his dream of playing Division I college football.
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