Overcoming: Ricky's Story($14.44Value)

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An 8-year-old boy survives triple-limb amputation by freight train. One of America’s famous yet untold stories of overcoming the stigma of disability and responding with inspirational resilience. To change your perspective on life, scroll up and buy now! Overcoming will take you on Ricky's remarkable journey of miraculous survival, the power of kindness, humor, mistakes, post-traumatic growth, and other surprises. Along the way, Ricky’s courageous response was recognized by such figures as Louis Zamperini, news reporters of the Los Angeles Examiner, U.S. Navy ship captains, and state Governors. In 1952, only the cities of Long Beach and Los Angeles, California were enthralled with the life and progress of their little hero, but now, his story is known world-wide. Richard Hammond was one of the most inspiring people of the 20th century and this book finally puts the spotlight back on this amazing man who never sought for personal attention. He is deserving of every accolade because he truly was a singular man who faced and surmounted uncommon challenges. The testament of his genuine character is that he lived without excuses or complaining. This book is the perfect gift for a family member or friend. Scroll up and buy now! ***** Reader Reviews ***** " Overcoming is a beautiful book. It tells the life story of Richard Hammond after he was run over by a train as a young boy, how his life was spared, and how he went on to live a full and enriching life despite losing three limbs. It is a powerful reminder to anyone who has ever struggled that we are not our past, our diagnosis, or our situation, and that we need to keep going. It is also a call to action for anyone who loves or knows someone who is struggling... with insights how to mentor and help them. This book influenced my life so strongly and helped me have a more positive outlook on my daily life. I usually don’t read nonfiction or historical books. They don’t capture my attention or hold it for very long. That was not the case with Overcoming . I can honestly say that this was the first nonfiction book that kept me interested the whole way through. I needed to find out what was going to happen to Ricky next, how he or his family were going to handle each new trial with finesse. Ricky's Story doesn’t just focus on his personal struggle. We get the viewpoint of his caring mother as well, and see the trial this was in her life. However, we also see how it transformed her and we see her true, strong character as she advocates for her son. I highly recommend this book to anyone. We all struggle, and Richard Hammond has transformed the way I view my struggles—past and present. I only wish I could have had the opportunity to meet him and say thank you.” —Sarah Hoggan