
The Gift of Adversity
Overcoming Paralysis and Pain to Find Purpose
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Marcus Aurelius Anderson
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While preparing to deploy with the US Army, Marcus suffered a severe spinal injury that left him paralyzed. After dying on the operating table twice, the surgeons saved his life, but told him he'd never walk again. Having no other option, Marcus started doing some brutally honest soul-searching, looking for the lesson to be learned from his injury. Once he started seeing his adversity as a gift instead of a curse, something miraculous began to happen....
The Gift of Adversity tells the inspiring story and lessons learned from overcoming pain and paralysis to find purpose. Based on Marcus Aurelius Anderson's life and TEDx talk, The Gift of Adversity gives functional and inspiring wisdom that can be applied in personal development, motivation, and achievement.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-14-22
All 15 Stars
I never give 5 stars across each category. Perhaps this book touched me right where I am in life. I encourage everyone who has struggled against great obstacles or who has strategically avoided great obstacles to read this book and apply the authors structure. Each of can can move out of the grand company of the mediocre to fulfilling smaller company of a life well-lived.
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- Mike Machin
- 07-22-21
Excellent!
The way Marcus frames the idea of adversity being something you can benefit from in this book and also on his podcast has really helped me through some stressful times.
There is a lot of actionable information in this book that can be applied to all aspects of your life. Highly recommended and will be listening to this periodically.
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- Josh Baker
- 04-23-21
Best listen I've had in a very long time.
I've read this book and it was an eye opener for me on many levels. It made me want to get out and do the things I've always wanted to do yet never did due to the voices of everyone telling me how hard it would be. Once I saw this was out in audio, I could not wait to hear Marcus give his personal touch of reading what he wrote and I must say, it did not disappoint. Listening to the inflection of his voice on the parts of his hospital stay, and subsequent recovery, hit on deeper levels in me than I thought possible. The internal drive it must've taken... to hear the emotion in his voice about his struggles and how they can be applied to everyday life is invigorating to say the least. We've all known struggles, setbacks, and adversity of some sort, but if this man can do what he's done, what am I wait on? THIS IS A MUST LISTEN!
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- @KMarraffino
- 04-12-21
Inspiring and Action Provoking Must Read
This book is great for any adult whether they are happy with where they are in life, looking for more or going through a difficult time.
Marcus has a great voice for audio so no need to worry about that. He will inspire you as you listen to his incredible story of surrender and perseverance. He gives you much to ponder and it feels like you are right there with him - his heart and personality come through as he tells you about The Gift of Adversity. You will come away with an enlightened perspective and will hopefully learn something about yourself in the process. Enjoy!! I highly recommend it.
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