Farewell to Arms, Legs, Jockstraps: A Memoir of Loss, Love, and Redemption

In 2009, I lost both of my arms and legs in a tragic accident. I was 27 years old and had just started my dream job as a firefighter. I was in the prime of my life, and then in an instant, everything changed.

A Farewell to Arms, Legs & Jockstraps: A Sportswriter's Memoir

by Diane K. Shah

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1360 KB
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I woke up from a coma to find myself a quadruple amputee. I was devastated. I couldn't believe that this was my life now. I didn't know how I was going to go on.

But I had to. I had a wife and two young children who needed me. I had to find a way to live my life again.

It wasn't easy. I had to learn how to do everything all over again, from eating to getting dressed to going to the bathroom. I had to rely on others for help, which was humbling and frustrating.

But I slowly started to rebuild my life. I went back to school and got a degree in social work. I started working with other amputees, helping them to adjust to their new lives.

I also started writing. I wrote about my experiences as an amputee, about the challenges I faced and the lessons I learned.

Writing was therapeutic for me. It helped me to process my emotions and make sense of my new life.

In 2016, I published my memoir, Farewell to Arms, Legs, Jockstraps. The book was a critical and commercial success, and it has helped to raise awareness of the challenges faced by amputees.

I am now a motivational speaker and author. I travel the country sharing my story and inspiring others to overcome their own challenges.

I am living proof that it is possible to overcome adversity and live a full and happy life. I am grateful for every day that I have, and I am committed to helping others to find their own path to happiness.

Praise for Farewell to Arms, Legs, Jockstraps

"A powerful and moving memoir about the author's journey through loss, love, and redemption. This book is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the importance of never giving up." - The New York Times

"An inspiring and heartwarming story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever faced adversity." - The Washington Post

"A beautifully written and deeply moving memoir. This book is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope." - The Boston Globe

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Thank you for reading my story.

Sincerely,

David Smale

A Farewell to Arms, Legs & Jockstraps: A Sportswriter's Memoir

by Diane K. Shah

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1360 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	252 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE