Tough As They Come by SSG Travis Mills

I loved Tough As They Come, the story of SSG Travis Mills. Travis "Big" Mills is one of only five soldiers who has survived a quadruple amputation from combat injuries. Tough As They Come is Travis' story, and it is a fascinating story indeed. 

Travis is one of the toughest most courageous soldiers I have ever been introduced to.  He was a Staff Sargent in the 82nd Airborne Division of the US Army and saw three tours of duty in Afghanistan. A natural leader, Travis inspired others of both higher and lower rank through his own work ethic, never quit attitude, and sense of humor.  He gave his all in everything and anything he did. I have deep admiration for this man and the way he served his country and I am grateful to have people like him defending my freedom every day.

Only days from his 25th birthday, SSG Travis Mills, led his men out on an ordinary patrol, not different from their patrols any other day of their duty tour.  Yet on this day, an exploding IED planted by Taliban fighters, would change Travis' life forever. This explosion led to Travis losing all of his limbs, numerous surgeries,  pain beyond agony, and hundreds of hours of rehab.  Yet, Travis triumphed.  He determined that he would learn again to sit up, to feed himself, to walk, and to drive.  He vowed to keep fighting, not on the battlefield, but in the hospital.  This time not for his country, for his men, but for himself and for his wife and daughter.

Tough As They Come is inspiring, heartwarming and funny.  I highly recommend it.  I received this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review.