You Are Worth It

Building a Life Worth Fighting For

De: Kyle Carpenter, Don Yaeger

Narrado por: Kyle Carpenter

From the youngest living recipient of the Medal of Honor, an extraordinary inspirational memoir that will change the life of every listener.

“Kyle displayed a heroism in the blink of an eye that will inspire for generations." (President Barack Obama, at Kyle Carpenter's Medal of Honor ceremony)

"I want my story to help others see what’s extraordinary in themselves." (Kyle Carpenter)

On November 21, 2010, US Marine Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter was posted on a rooftop in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, when an enemy grenade skittered across the roof. Kyle’s post that afternoon, with his friend and fellow Marine Nick Eufrazio, had been eerily quiet; now, with no time to escape, they had to make a split-second decision or they would both be dead. Without a second thought, Kyle jumped on the grenade, a brutal killing device. His vision went blank, his entire body numb, he tried to move but could not. His gear had melted. It felt as though someone was pouring warm water all over him; he dazedly realized that the liquid was his own blood. He had made an instantaneous decision, almost on instinct, one that would change his life forever.

Kyle’s heroic act saved Nick Eufrazio's life, but nearly cost Kyle his own. His heart flatlined three times. Wounded from head to toe, Kyle lost his right eye, as well as most of his face from the nose down. It would take dozens of surgeries and almost three years in and out of the hospital to reconstruct his body - and from there, he began the process of rebuilding his life. What he has accomplished in the last five years is truly extraordinary: He’s undergone extensive physical rehabilitation, graduated from college, ran three marathons, and embarked on a new career as a motivational speaker. And in 2014, he was awarded our nation’s highest military decoration, Medal of Honor, by President Barack Obama, making Carpenter the youngest living recipient of the award.

“With that singular act of courage, Kyle, you not only saved your brother in arms, you displayed a heroism in the blink of an eye that will inspire for generations”, stated the president.

You Are Worth It is a memoir about the War in Afghanistan and Kyle’s heroics, yes, but it also is a manual for living. Organized around the credos that have guided Kyle’s life (from “Don’t Hide Your Scars” to “Call Your Mom”), the book encourages us to become our best selves in the time we've been given on earth. Above all, it’s about finding purpose in life, despite the significant challenges that may come your way. As Kyle writes, addressing us all: “You are worth it. You are. You are worth protecting, you are worth fighting for, you are worth time in a hospital bed and deep scars on my body...."

Moving and unforgettable, You Are Worth It is an astonishing memoir from one of our most extraordinary young leaders.

©2019 Kyle Carpenter and Don Yaeger (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers

Powerful

Thank you Kyle for letting the listener join the experience, it is truly powerful and inspiring.

No One’s Pain Can Ever Be Measured

This book was recommended reading by Chaplain Drew, at the Decatur VA and part of the EVP (Empowering Veterans Program).
It has bought me back from my edge on many occasions.
My pain can never be measured by Kyle’s pain, but his pain and journey has helped my dealing better with mine, both physically and mentally. Those moments like today when the thoughts of not wanting to go on come to the forefront of my mind, as much as I believe in GOD and to the depth of my soul, believe leaving this earth by my own hands is a huge sin against HIM, Kyle’s book and journey have helped me help myself.
Our battle wounds are just that our battle wounds. But thankfully God spared Kyle’s life so his story could help others like myself with our journey.
Thank you GOD and Kyle Carpenter.
NOTE: I thought I’d finished this book some months ago. Thankfully today being on that edge of pain and searching for help, I had 35 minutes left. I listened and can now move forward with different mindset and determination.
Thank You Kyle, from a Extremely Grateful Veteran. And thank GOD for the support you had to bring you through.

It was a very moving book

This book really made you feel like you can overcome just about anything if he could in his situation. He is truly a remarkable person with a never give up attitude. Thank you Kyle for sharing your story.

Do yourself a favor and read this book!

This book was so inspiring from beginning to end. Kyle takes us on a journey that will have you laughing, cheering him on and yes even crying.

Wonderful

Kyle
You are an inspiration to all generations. I was hooked on this book. Thank you for sharing your painstaking journey in the road to recovery. God bless you brother.

Touching and motivating

Hearing your story always makes me proud to be a Marine, and I hope to meet you someday and thank you for the path you've paved for the rest of us.

Great read!!

Amazing.. thank you for sharing your story.. it is truly inspiring.. and thank you for loving your country and the people in it like you do

An inspiring story of the will to live.

A story of a young man determination and sheer will to overcome all the odds. A spectacularly told story of how one event, one moment in time, changed so many lives. I will forever be grateful for time, effort, and heart that was put into this book. Thank you, Kyle, and Semper Fi, brother.

an inspiring and humble story of a Marines journey

great read, honest and humble story of what had to be an extremely difficult journey. Semper Fi

Wow wow wow

This book has truly changed my life. Kyle Carpenter’s story is inspiring and to hear him read it himself is so good!!