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You Are Worth It
- Building a Life Worth Fighting For
- Narrated by: Kyle Carpenter
- Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
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Summary
From the youngest living recipient of the Medal of Honor, an extraordinary inspirational memoir that will change the life of every listener.
“Kyle displayed a heroism in the blink of an eye that will inspire for generations." (President Barack Obama, at Kyle Carpenter's Medal of Honor ceremony)
"I want my story to help others see what’s extraordinary in themselves." (Kyle Carpenter)
On November 21, 2010, US Marine Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter was posted on a rooftop in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, when an enemy grenade skittered across the roof. Kyle’s post that afternoon, with his friend and fellow Marine Nick Eufrazio, had been eerily quiet; now, with no time to escape, they had to make a split-second decision or they would both be dead. Without a second thought, Kyle jumped on the grenade, a brutal killing device. His vision went blank, his entire body numb, he tried to move but could not. His gear had melted. It felt as though someone was pouring warm water all over him; he dazedly realized that the liquid was his own blood. He had made an instantaneous decision, almost on instinct, one that would change his life forever.
Kyle’s heroic act saved Nick Eufrazio's life, but nearly cost Kyle his own. His heart flatlined three times. Wounded from head to toe, Kyle lost his right eye, as well as most of his face from the nose down. It would take dozens of surgeries and almost three years in and out of the hospital to reconstruct his body - and from there, he began the process of rebuilding his life. What he has accomplished in the last five years is truly extraordinary: He’s undergone extensive physical rehabilitation, graduated from college, ran three marathons, and embarked on a new career as a motivational speaker. And in 2014, he was awarded our nation’s highest military decoration, Medal of Honor, by President Barack Obama, making Carpenter the youngest living recipient of the award.
“With that singular act of courage, Kyle, you not only saved your brother in arms, you displayed a heroism in the blink of an eye that will inspire for generations”, stated the president.
You Are Worth It is a memoir about the War in Afghanistan and Kyle’s heroics, yes, but it also is a manual for living. Organized around the credos that have guided Kyle’s life (from “Don’t Hide Your Scars” to “Call Your Mom”), the book encourages us to become our best selves in the time we've been given on earth. Above all, it’s about finding purpose in life, despite the significant challenges that may come your way. As Kyle writes, addressing us all: “You are worth it. You are. You are worth protecting, you are worth fighting for, you are worth time in a hospital bed and deep scars on my body...."
Moving and unforgettable, You Are Worth It is an astonishing memoir from one of our most extraordinary young leaders.
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- joe90nine
- 03-11-21
Just Wow
Not only is this an amazing story, but also an amazing guy. The book is great, loved every minute. Emotional, gripping and just a phenomenal story. Well done Kyle!
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- Tash
- 17-01-20
powerful
What for a incredible individual.
Thank you Kyle for sharing your journey. After reading this book I fell like a part of your story now. Thank you for not giving up and and for the up lifting and encouraging words your sharing with this amazing piece of work. "Stay motivated" has engraved it self in my heart.
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- Ville Räsänen
- 24-10-20
thrill shoots up from halfpoint of The book
For ex doorman with experience of years of pain And surgeries, Sometimes questioning This was an uplift needed. I highly recommend to Anyone struggling with mental And or physical issues! as a human, I recommend to anyone! First half didn't resonate to me so much as, but The second half, The recovery And starting from scratch And building up, boy IT did lift up My spirit! humble guy, no yee haa. Respect!!
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-07-22
amazing
I am absolutely at awe about Kyle's journey.. all I can say is Thank you for your service
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- Anonymous User
- 27-10-23
Inspiring story
Great book to read. Must read for anyone struggling with health or mental difficulties. You got this, Kyle. Thank you.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-04-20
truly awe inspiring
I was sad to come to the end of this book. Kyle is full of deep wisdom for anyone living on this planet. He walked the walk.
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