CHICAGO — Pride Mobility-Quantum Rehab spokesman Bryan Anderson's new book No Turning Back (Penguin Group) is now available for presale at Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and Borders.com. As a U. S. Army sergeant in Iraq, Anderson was the war's fourth triple amputee from a roadside explosive.
After losing both legs and his left hand, he went through 13 months of rehabilitation at Walter Reed Army Hospital. But according to Anderson, his book is not about war or rehab. "Those are in there, too," he said in an email, "but it's really about my experiences and things I've learned. There's also funny stories in there, too."
On Oct. 23, 2005, the moment he looked down and realized he no longer had legs, Anderson cracked a joke, the book's description says. "It was a tragedy that could break many, but Bryan transformed it into something positive, something that propelled him forward … In this inspiring memoir, Bryan shares his infectious love for life that touches anyone who's faced hardship. Anyone, in any circumstance, can overcome the toughest challenges, by not just surviving, but thriving. No Turning Back is a testament to pure hard work, perseverance, and hope for a better life — no matter what shape it takes."
The book is scheduled for full release in November. For a preview, see Anderson's website at www.andersonactive.com.
