NO TURNING BACK

NO TURNING BACK
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Introduction
To conquer can have different meanings depending on where it used. Generally it implies an instance whereby a person overcomes a situation. To Bryan Anderson, a US Army sergeant, it meant taking down the enemy. He was the Iraq War`s fourth triple amputee and had some more personal situations to conquer. The situation that Bryan found himself in, could have broken many, but Bryan made a joke out of it. He transformed it into something positive which actually propelled him forward and his goal was bigger than just walking again. He learnt how to snowboard, rock-climb and water ski and he was even able to win some gold medals. In the inspiring book, Bryan shares his infectious love for life which actually touches every person facing hardship. He is an example that anyone who is faced with difficult circumstances and having very tough challenges, can be able to overcome them as long as he/she has a positive attitude towards the situation. Bryan Anderson lost both his legs and an arm from a roadside explosion and was left with two choices of either moving on with life or rolling and dying. He however chose to move on with life. This book gives an account on how he managed to go through the rehabilitation process and how he has managed to inspire many people from losing hope to living positively with the situations that they may find themselves in.
This book is very inspiring and a person can be bale to learn on how to deal with challenges that he/she faces in life. The author manages to personify what it is to be a true American. He shows honor, courage and love of country. The stanch faith that he had and the optimism he showed, helped him overcome most of the challenges that he faced. He also shows selfless integrity which puts him at the highest point of humanity. Bryan Anderson successfully manages to show that, courage, optimism and vision can drive someone to the ...