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Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, astronaut Mark Kelly, showed Americans how optimism, an adventurous spirit, and a call to service can help change the world. Their arrival in the spotlight came under the worst of circumstances. On January 8, 2011, while meeting with constituents in Tucson, Arizona, Gabby was the victim of an assassination attempt that left six people dead and thirteen wounded. Gabby was shot in the head; doctors called her survival "miraculous." As the nation grieved and sought to understand the attack, Gabby remained focused on her against-all-odds recovery. Mark spent every possible moment by her side, as he also prepared for his final mission as commander of Space Shuttle Endeavour. Now, as Gabby's health continues to improve, the couple is sharing their remarkable untold story, an unflinching look at the overwhelming challenges of brain injury, the painstaking process of learning to communicate again, and the responsibilities that fall to a loving spouse who wants the best possible treatment for his wife.--From publisher description.… (more)
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This was a moving memoir that captured my attention early on and held it throughout. The touching
This memoir details the shooting and the aftermath, of course, but also Mark and Gabby's life together - their courtship, marriage, and the strain of their busy careers on their relationship. They are also not shy about discussing Gabby's desire to have a child of her own (Mark has two daughters from a previous relationship), which, unfortunately, will likely never happen now.
I found this memoir to be incredibly heartwarming and inspiring. Gabby just didn't give up, even though no one would have blamed her if she had been depressed about what happened. Her resolve is amazing, and Mark's obvious love and care for her is just as amazing. I wish them both the best, and I hope that Gabby can return to public service at some point in the future.