Rise: A Soldier, a Dream, and a Promise Kept - Hardcover

Rodriguez, Daniel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0544365607 ISBN 13: 9780544365605

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014

Synopsis

Title: Rise( A Soldier a Dream and a Promise Kept) <>Binding: Hardcover <>Author: DanielRodriguez <>Publisher: HoughtonMifflin

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Review:

"Daniel Rodriguez-a decorated combat veteran-doesn't sugarcoat the hard parts of his life. A warrior who fought on the battlefield, wrestled with PTSD, and now wins victories on the gridiron, his story reminds us that with grit and determination we can move through suffering to strength. Rise is an inspiring story of a resilient warrior who knows what it means to keep a promise." -Eric Greitens, Navy SEAL and author of "New York Times "bestseller, "The Heart and the Fist"
"RISE is a surreal look at what today's youth should aspire to accomplish. From Virginia to Iraq, from Afghanistan to South Carolina, Daniel Rodriguez shows the grit and determination it takes to rise above the hardships life throws at you. Life is designed to beat you down. Daniel shows you how to kick its ass." -Major Rusty Bradley, U.S. Army (ret.), bestselling author of "Lions of Kandahar"
"Daniel's service to his country and his ability to follow his dreams is what is truly right with America. His story, as movingly told in Rise, is a great example of where hard work, determination, and a never-quit attitude can get you." -Sal Giunta, Medal of Honor recipient and author of the "New York Times "bestseller, "Living with Honor"

"Daniel Rodriguez a decorated combat veteran doesn t sugarcoat the hard parts of his life. A warrior who fought on the battlefield, wrestled with PTSD, and now wins victories on the gridiron, his story reminds us that with grit and determination we can move through suffering to strength. Rise is an inspiring story of a resilient warrior who knows what it means to keep a promise." Eric Greitens, Navy SEAL and author of "New York Times "bestseller, "The Heart and the Fist"
"RISE is a surreal look at what today's youth should aspire to accomplish. From Virginia to Iraq, from Afghanistan to South Carolina, Daniel Rodriguez shows the grit and determination it takes to rise above the hardships life throws at you. Life is designed to beat you down. Daniel shows you how to kick its ass." Major Rusty Bradley, U.S. Army (ret.), bestselling author of "Lions of Kandahar"
"Daniel's service to his country and his ability to follow his dreams is what is truly right with America. His story, as movingly told in Rise, is a great example of where hard work, determination, and a never-quit attitude can get you." Sal Giunta, Medal of Honor recipient and author of the "New York Times "bestseller, "Living with Honor""

"Daniel Rodriguez a decorated combat veteran doesn t sugarcoat the hard parts of his life. A warrior who fought on the battlefield, wrestled with PTSD, and now wins victories on the gridiron, his story reminds us that with grit and determination we can move through suffering to strength. Rise is an inspiring story of a resilient warrior who knows what it means to keep a promise." Eric Greitens, Navy SEAL and author of "New York Times "bestseller, "The Heart and the Fist" "RISE is a surreal look at what today's youth should aspire to accomplish. From Virginia to Iraq, from Afghanistan to South Carolina, Daniel Rodriguez shows the grit and determination it takes to rise above the hardships life throws at you. Life is designed to beat you down. Daniel shows you how to kick its ass." Major Rusty Bradley, U.S. Army (ret.), bestselling author of "Lions of Kandahar" "Daniel's service to his country and his ability to follow his dreams is what is truly right with America. His story, as movingly told in Rise, is a great example of where hard work, determination, and a never-quit attitude can get you." Sal Giunta, Medal of Honor recipient and author of the "New York Times "bestseller, "Living with Honor""

"Daniel Rodriguez a decorated combat veteran doesn t sugarcoat the hard parts of his life. A warrior who fought on the battlefield, wrestled with PTSD, and now wins victories on the gridiron, his story reminds us that with grit and determination we can move through suffering to strength. Rise is an inspiring story of a resilient warrior who knows what it means to keep a promise." Eric Greitens, Navy SEAL and author of New York Times bestseller, The Heart and the Fist

"RISE is a surreal look at what today's youth should aspire to accomplish. From Virginia to Iraq, from Afghanistan to South Carolina, Daniel Rodriguez shows the grit and determination it takes to rise above the hardships life throws at you. Life is designed to beat you down. Daniel shows you how to kick its ass." Major Rusty Bradley, U.S. Army (ret.), bestselling author of Lions of Kandahar

"Daniel's service to his country and his ability to follow his dreams is what is truly right with America. His story, as movingly told in Rise, is a great example of where hard work, determination, and a never-quit attitude can get you." Sal Giunta, Medal of Honor recipient and author of the New York Times bestseller, Living with Honor

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From the Back Cover:

An inspiring story of a resilient warrior who knows what it means to keep a promise. Eric Greitens, Navy SEAL and best-selling author of "The Heart and the Fist" Daniel Rodriguez joined the army just weeks after graduating from high school. Almost immediately, he was deployed to Iraq and then to Afghanistan. While there, he made a promise to his best friend: When I get out of this shithole, I m going to play college football. Daniel made it out; his friend didn t. After returning home, Daniel was unemployed and stuck in the clutches of PTSD, but he remembered the promise he had made and resolved to make good on it. When he posted a video online of his grueling training efforts, it went viral overnight. Through a mixture of hope, determination, and the power of the Internet, Daniel earned a spot on the Clemson University football team as a wide receiver. In "Rise, " Rodriguez tells his powerful story a story that will inspire anyone fighting to make their dream a reality. A compelling story of one man s quest to overcome the horrors of war through fortitude and determination ... If you re seeking a book to inspire you, this one deserves a look. "San Antonio Express News" Life is designed to beat you down. Daniel shows you how to kick its ass. Major Rusty Bradley, U.S. Army (ret.), best-selling author of "Lions of Kandahar" DANIEL RODRIGUEZ was a Division I football player for Clemson University and currently plays for the St. Louis Rams. He has served tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan and is a decorated war hero. JOE LAYDEN is an award-winning journalist and best-selling author who has written more than thirty books."

About this edition

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0544365607
• ISBN 13: 9780544365605
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 236