- Book Topics
- West Point
- Army Football
- Greg Gadson
- US Army
- Iraq War
- IED
- Walter Reed
- wounded veterans
- amputees
- "Battleship" movie
- Rihanna
- Brooklyn Decker
- Liam Neeson
- Peter Berg
- Gary Sinise
- NY Giants
- 2007 Superbowl Champions
- Eli Manning
- Michael Strahan
Finding Waypoints
“Struggle is okay. It means you’re living.”
Colonel Gregory D. Gadson (Ret.)
In military jargon, the word “waypoints” refers to guideposts on a map used to direct soldiers in or out of a location. After Colonel Gregory Gadson— lost both legs as a result of an IED attack in Iraq in 2007, these waypoints were to change drastically. A battalion commander and former West Point football player. Gadson faced a future of long, painful recovery, but which also included his emergence as a spiritual guide and assistant coach to the NY Giants during their 2007 season that took Big Blue from near last place to an improbable Super Bowl victory against the New England Patriots. Soon after, Gadson found himself starring in a major motion picture and became a motivational speaker for thousands of individuals, both civilian and military. This empathically rendered account of his life will be sure to inspire all who read this book.
- Book Topics
- West Point
- Army Football
- Greg Gadson
- US Army
- Iraq War
- IED
- Walter Reed
- wounded veterans
- amputees
- "Battleship" movie
- Rihanna
- Brooklyn Decker
- Liam Neeson
- Peter Berg
- Gary Sinise
- NY Giants
- 2007 Superbowl Champions
- Eli Manning
- Michael Strahan
Reviews and Comments
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Colonel Greg Gadson’s journey is humbling, healing and inspirational. Finding Waypoints is a story of hope and recovery, a motivational biography told from inside one of our nation’s military families who gave so much to this country and in the end, see their sacrifice as a blessing. I have known Colonel Gadson since the early days of his injury and am honored to call him friend. This story will lift you up.
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Finding Waypoints is a searing portrait of human valor, grit, courage, and family….This should be required reading form every aspiring leader in America. It is blistering and undeniable proof (that) extraordinary character and self-sacrifice are still very much in play.
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A fast-moving, unsparing account of a fascinating life
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VERDICT A must for readers interested in stories about overcoming adversity and learning about the power of faith and perseverance.