Blasted By Adversity: The Making of a Wounded Warrior

Blasted by Adversity: the Making of a Wounded Warrior documents the incredible ascendance of an Army infantryman who survived an IED blast, amputating his right leg and severing his left, and emerged as a key public advocate for wounded veterans. Luke Murphy's injury was the beginning of a remarkable journey that took him from hopelessness in a hospital room to skiing black diamonds in Aspen, catching tuna on Jimmy Buffet’s boat and speaking to thousands at the Pentagon. The book gives voice to a new generation of wounded service members.

Staff Sergeant Luke Murphy (Ret.) served two tours of duty with the Army’s storied 101st Airborne Division. He was medically retired in 2007 after being catastrophically wounded in an IED blast. Post injury, he graduated from college, competed in marathons and continues to help veterans enjoy hunting and fishing. Luke is a keynote speaker and frequently gives talks on overcoming adversity. Find him at: www.LukeMurphy101.com