On Fire

The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life

De: John O'Leary

Narrado por: John O'Leary

THE INSPIRATION FOR THE FILM SOUL ON FIRE

In the bestselling tradition of Brene Brown’s Daring Greatly and Nick Vujicic’s Life Without Limit, this powerful motivational memoir and guide shares a seven-step framework for living with purpose, resilience, and hope after unimaginable adversity.

When John O’Leary was just nine years old, he survived a devastating house fire that left him with burns over one hundred percent of his body. Doctors were unsure he would live. Through months of grueling hospital stays, painful recovery, and years of rebuilding his life, John discovered the transformative power of mindset, community, and choice. The people who stepped in to help him—family members, medical professionals, and total strangers—changed not only his future, but his understanding of what it means to truly live.

In this emotionally honest and uplifting book, O’Leary reflects on his childhood trauma, the pivotal decisions that helped him survive, and the lessons he learned while reclaiming mobility, confidence, and purpose. Drawing on personal experience and the principles that now shape his work as a globally recognized inspirational speaker and entrepreneur, he presents a practical seven-step approach to turning hardship into fuel for a meaningful life.

Empowering and deeply moving, this book encourages you to recognize life’s defining moments—both large and small—and choose how you respond to them. It’s a call to move beyond survival, ignite passion, and live fully engaged, even when the path forward is uncertain.

everyone should read this

loved it! caused many tears to form, but I am also a burn survivor. a victor, actually. I have always said I was going to write a book & though our stories are different, John's perspective is spot on to where I am in my life right now. especially to the way I ask Why Me? thank you for sharing your story and your perspective John. you've definitely inspired me to write my own book eventually.

Real motivation with real wisdom

This audiobook read by the author, John, is one of the most outstanding pieces of literature to remind us that we are alive. To remember that we are alive and to live like we are alive. It is a must read for everyone and ultimately points to the abundant life that is only available through Christ.

This is a must read book

I will personally be recommending this book to everyone I know. Everyone should be living life on fire.

Love this book.

Made me cry, laugh, reflect. You had me engaged the entire time. Thank you for sharing your story and helping us wake up to live on fire!

Total inspiration!

What a story! John does a great job interweaving a personal tragedy with life lessons learned and that everyone can apply to their own lives. A real treat to hear this in the author's own voice.
A treasure and a book I'll listen too (and read!) over and over!