Saturday, March 7, 2015

A Warrior's Faith by Robert Vera {Review & Family Christian $25 Certificate Giveaway}

ISBN: 9781400206780
Hardcover $22.99
About the book: An exhilarating story of a young Navy SEAL whose relentless faith transformed his life and inspired everyone who knew his courageous story.

In "A Warrior's Faith," Ryan Job's close friend, Robert Vera, recounts hght, and fierce determination helped him survive after being shot in the face by an enemy sniper on a roof in Ramadi, Iraq.

Though blinded, the irrepressible Job recovered from his wounds and began facing a new set of obstacles with his characteristic humor and resolve. He married the girl of his dreams, hunted elk, climbed Mt. Rainier, graduated college with honors, influenced countless people around him, and was looking forward to being a father--before his life was tragically cut short by a hospital medical error.

Vera's raw, often funny, and heartfelt account of his friend's life offers readers a way to find hope in the middle of life's raging storms.

My thoughts: The author's account of SEAL Ryan in A Warrior's Faith is thoughtful, revealing, and inspiring. He describes the strength and ability of SEAL Ryan, his deployment and service, and his injury and rescue in a way that leaves no doubt that Ryan was a true hero and Warrior.

After Ryan's massive injury which left him blind, Robert Vera's introduction into the life and faith of Ryan reveals the strength and caliber of faith SEAL Ryan has in God who is his strength, sustainer, and supplier.

Written from the author's standpoint and association with Ryan, the story recounts Ryan's abounding determination to succeed in activities normally outside the scope of the blind and his assurance that God is on his side.

Just short of 200 pages, this is a good read and one that will inspire.

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DISCLOSURE: I received an advance reader copy from Family Christian to facilitate this review. Opinions expressed are solely my own. I received a $10 store coupon/certificate as a gift for posting this review.The giveaway store coupon/certificate is provided to the winner compliments of Family Christian.

13 comments:

  1. What a nice review. I am moved by SEAL Ryan's courage and strength.

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  2. I learned that A Warrior's Faith offers readers a way to find hope in the middle of life’s raging storms. A Warrior's Faith sounds very inspirational.

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  3. Ryan Job was an inspiration to Chris Kyle..

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  4. I learned that Ryan Job was shot in the face by an enemy sniper.

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  5. I learned that you can read a free chapter online!

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  6. I learned that you can read a chapter of the book for free

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  7. I read on the website that this book is based on the true story of Ryan Job who was blinded by an enemy sniper, encouraged all those around him with his life and faith and sadly his life was cut short by a tragic medical error.
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com
    Merry

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  8. I learned you can read excerpts online!

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  9. I visited A Warrior's Faith website and learned that I can purchase it at my favorite store, Amazon!

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  10. I learned that other a retired Navy Doctor described the book of being a very accurate accounting of how things were in Ramadi in 2006.

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  11. I learned that the author is a mentor to returning veterans.

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  12. I learned that he is a Veteran. My husband is also and they are very special people!

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  13. I learned that online I can read excerpts!

    andysavi.mom@gmail.com

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