One Step at a Time: A Young Marine's Story of Courage, Hope and a New Life in the NFL

I had the pleasure of listening to this young man speak at a graduation ceremony at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. I was so impressed I googled his name and decided to buy his book. It was an extremely well written, informative book about what he went through after losing his legs in Iraq. He's a Hoosier; so am I. He's a Colts fan; so am I. He's a veteran; so am I. One of his buddies who was killed in the same attack that injured Josh, Brock Babb, is from Evansville, Indiana; so am I. This is a "must read" book for anybody who is a vet, knows a vet, or cares about our veterans. I could not put it down! Thank you, Josh, for your service!

What an inspirational story, Josh really makes you feel like you are right there inside of him seeing, feeling and doing things and he doesn't leave out the darker days he deals with. Actually enjoyed the boot camp part since my youngest is a Marine and he too went to San Diego and I had the chance to go there to encourage him to get past his knee injury and a few weeks later he was graduating! I can fully understand the pride a Marine has like Josh mentions, they go through hell in boot camp! And I think his Marine training got Josh past his worst days of his life.

When I first ordered the book, I was very curious about the "tone" of the book. I knew the story would be amazing, but was very interested in the story-telling itself. I was blown away at how much I laughed during the book, perhaps maybe when I shouldn't have been laughing. Josh has taken an imperfect situation and turned it into an inspiration for the masses. The story flowed, and gave us an inside and true look at the rigors of war, and the battles that veterans face every day. Although Josh still faces some troubles, his life is a testament to the true nature of Faith.

My son served with Josh on this deployment. I purchased the book for my husband and opened up to browse through before wrapping...I couldn't put it down so my husband got a used book for Christmas! Many tears later, the book got wrapped and put under the Christmas tree. Josh is amazing and reading about his what happened brought back many memories and made me remember what the families were going through back home when all this was happening. Definitely an inspiring book and a tribute to what the mind can do. I highly recommend this book!

If this book does not inspire you to do something different with your life, you are either a veteran who has returned and is already making a difference in a new way, or you may need to check yourself for a pulse. Very inspiring, removes any thought that being in the reserves is just way to get an extra check. It has changed my perspective on those who have returned regardless of whether there are any physical signs of injury. God bless them all!

I heard Josh speak last week at the National Association of Orthopedic Nursing Annual Congress. I bought his book when I returned home. I finished it today. Today is Memorial Day-how appropriate! Josh is an inspiring, motivating, encouraging and special person. His experiences are more than most people could handle yet he rose above them in ways most people never would. I can only hope to become half the person he is.

This book is a wonderful read. I have a copy and am purchasing this for a gift. Brave young man who survived war and went on to inspire many.

I thought this was a great book. The fact that Josh was a good friend in High School was part of the reason I was inspired to read the book in the 1st place. It really was a great read and it was inspiring at how he was able to overcome what happened to him. It should be inspiring to so many out there... Great Job Josh I am so proud of you.