Hope Unseen
The Story of the U.S. Army's First Blind Active-duty Officer
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Publisher:
New York ; Toronto : - Howard Books
Pages:
243
ISBN:
9781439183793, 1439183791
Language:
English
Statement of responsibility:
Scotty Smiley with Doug Crandall
Physical description:
xi, 243 p. : ill.
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Add a CommentScott Smiley lost sight in both eyes and received a shrapnel wound to his skull when an Iraqi terrorist detonated a car bomb 30 meters from his Army tank. This memoir recounts the events that changed Scotty and his family’s life. This brave soldier wanted to continue to serve and found the means to live a full and meaningful life regardless of his disabilities. His strong faith and indomitable spirit helped him to overcome obstacles to reach his goals. Scotty did many amazing things while blind: he surfed in Hawaii; climbed Mt. Rainier; skied in Val; got his MBA from Duke University; and became an instructor at his alma mater West Point. For your consideration: Smiley is a very religious Christian and there are many Bible passages in the book. His tone is not preachy and it does not detract from the memoir.