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jamiehandy's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed reading this. . . I liked the flashbacks that take you through his early career as one always wonders how people end up where they are. Their life is presented probably a little too rosy and it starts to feel a little unrealistic -- however I would probably portray my life that way too -- a little more rosy than it actually was. I did start to get a little cynical though about how "important" reporters think they are. For all of his efforts to get the story out I can honestly say I cannot recall a single news story with him in it -- what a shame to risk life and limb for the sake of a better shot or to outdo a competitor's broadcast.
jenniferlyoung's review against another edition
3.0
I just could not get into this. The part I did read was ok, but I probably won't pick it back up.
manadabomb's review against another edition
3.0
My knitting teacher lent me this book and I just got around to reading it. It's about Bob Woodruff, an ABC anchor, who was embedded with the military in Iraq during the war in 2006. He and his cameraman were riding in a tank when an IED exploded next to them. The main IED ammunition was rocks. Woodruff ended up having rocks blasted through his skull, his face and back.
This book is the Woodruff's story about Bob's recovery from such traumatic brain injury. The book flashbacks quite a bit into their past, how they met, how Bob became a journalist, etc. Lee and Bob are obviously a couple meant to be, it's evident in their writing how much they mean to each other.
We get mostly Lee's side of the story, seeing how she wasn't the one in a coma for 5 weeks. Strangely or not, I give her quite a bit of props simply for how she handled her husband being blown up, 4 children and worldwide attention.
I'm not one for biographies, but this one was really pretty good. A little too flashbacky for me but overall a good story.
This book is the Woodruff's story about Bob's recovery from such traumatic brain injury. The book flashbacks quite a bit into their past, how they met, how Bob became a journalist, etc. Lee and Bob are obviously a couple meant to be, it's evident in their writing how much they mean to each other.
We get mostly Lee's side of the story, seeing how she wasn't the one in a coma for 5 weeks. Strangely or not, I give her quite a bit of props simply for how she handled her husband being blown up, 4 children and worldwide attention.
I'm not one for biographies, but this one was really pretty good. A little too flashbacky for me but overall a good story.
summeryoder's review against another edition
4.0
A very honest story. Anyone who has ever been through tragedy will identify with the myriad of emotions and responses the authors describe.
This couple encouraged me: there are still people who honour their commitments, value their children, and are willing to work for their relationship!
This couple encouraged me: there are still people who honour their commitments, value their children, and are willing to work for their relationship!
bookrec's review against another edition
5.0
Another good book about Iraq. We all know who Bob Woodruff is. This is written by him and his wife so you get both perspectives. Well written, very human.