In 'Tough As They Come', former Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills shares his harrowing journey from a brave soldier to a quadruple amputee after an explosion in Afghanistan. Despite facing unimaginable challenges, Mills embodies resilience and an unwavering spirit as he navigates life after tragedy. This remarkable memoir reveals the power of determination, the importance of support, and the courage to embrace a new normal. Through humor and heart, Mills inspires readers to face their own adversities with grit. Join him on a journey of recovery and rediscovery, where true toughness shines brighter than physical limitations.
By Travis Mills, Marcus Brotherton
Published: 2016
""Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain.""
Thousands have been wounded in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Five have survived quadruple amputee injuries. This is one soldier's story. Thousands of soldiers die every year to defend their country. United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills was sure that he would become another statistic when, during his third tour of duty in Afghanistan, he was caught in an IED blast four days before his twenty-fifth birthday. Against the odds, he lived, but at a severe cost—Travis became one of only five soldiers from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to survive a quadruple amputation. Suddenly forced to reconcile with the fact that he no longer had arms or legs, Travis was faced with a future drastically different from the one he had imagined for himself. He would never again be able to lead his squad, stroke his fingers against his wife’s cheek, or pick up his infant daughter. Travis struggled through the painful and anxious days of rehabilitation so that he could regain the strength to live his life to the fullest. With enormous willpower and endurance, the unconditional love of his family, and a generous amount of faith, Travis shocked everyone with his remarkable recovery. Even without limbs, he still swims, dances with his wife, rides mountain bikes, and drives his daughter to school. Travis inspires thousands every day with his remarkable journey. He doesn’t want to be thought of as wounded. “I'm just a man with scars,” he says, “living life to the fullest and best I know how.”
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“"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain."”
Tough As They Come
By Travis Mills, Marcus Brotherton
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Travis Mills is an acclaimed author known for his unique blend of contemporary fiction and thought-provoking themes. His notable works include 'The Last Desert', which explores human resilience in the face of adversity, and 'Echoes of Silence', a poignant reflection on loss and redemption. Mills' writing style is characterized by rich, evocative prose and deeply developed characters, often drawing from personal experiences and observations of the world around him. His ability to weave intricate narratives has earned him a dedicated readership and critical praise.
Marcus Brotherton is a celebrated author and biographer known for his engaging storytelling and meticulous research. He has authored several notable works, including 'We Who Are Alive and Remain: Untold Stories from the Band of Brothers,' a compelling account that delves into the lives of Easy Company, the World War II paratroopers depicted in the popular miniseries. Brotherton's writing style combines a narrative richness with historical authenticity, inviting readers to experience history through the lens of personal stories. His other works include 'The Last Lost Girl' and contributions to various anthologies that highlight the human experience amidst adversity.
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