Mission: Believe

Rise Again Warrior Series, Book 1

De: Stacy Eaton

Narrado por: Ryan Clark

This is a very emotional story about sacrifice and loyalty - about overcoming the wounds of battle and finding a life to live and a love to share it with.

Staff Sgt. Shane Logan is lucky to have come from a privileged family, and after losing both of his legs in the war, he now has the best prosthetics that money can buy. While he is trying to move forward with life, he struggles with the past and the way people react to him and his disability.

Dr. Lauren Falcone works tirelessly to help veterans deal with the trauma and pain of their deployments. Her unique virtual approach to therapy keeps her busy, and the assistance she provides to service members as they recover mentally helps her resolve her own anxieties.

When Shane meets Lauren at a fundraiser for his father’s organization, he wonders if there just might be a chance for him to get his dream off the ground and maybe find a normal life with someone who can look past his flaws and see the man he is inside.

Shane and Lauren are drawn to each other by their hope to make life easier for veterans, both physically and emotionally. Their goal is to build Shane’s dream organization, Rise Again Warrior, which will assist veterans to integrate more easily into society and have the opportunity to receive state-of-the-art technology and therapy.

Now, if they can only have faith in themselves, learn to deal with their own demons, and believe in each other, they might find a way to bring this dream to fruition.

©2019 Stacy Eaton (P)2020 Stacy Eaton

Well decorated in this audio-book

This is my first listen to one of Stacy Eaton's audio-books. This story is filled with emotion and ups and downs but it is done with grace. Looks like it's still ringing in my ears. Very interesting listening and very easy.

Love the audio-book & I would recommended

This audio-book vividly depicts the sacrifices and sensibilities of war-wounded Shane and Lauren. I really listened to this audio-book and enjoyed it a lot. I obtained an advanced audio copy of this audio-book and provided this analysis on a voluntary basis.

It's a nice audio-book and very descriptive

A truly amazing start to a series. Ryan Clark is pulling you in and making you want to continue listening. The characters are well thought out and the story was created well. I enjoyed it and can't wait to get the next one to start the series. They loved it.

All is sensible in this audio-book

This is a truly incredible audio-book. I am totally pleased with this audio-book. For amateurs, this audio-book is entirely fair. I had recommended this audio-book to all exceptionally.

An Outstanding Story & Listen 🎧📚🎧 Captivating!

Every once in a while you come across a book that deserves so much more than a 5 star rating and Stacy Eaton’s “Mission Believe” is definitely one fo those books. The story grabbed both my attention and my heart right from the start and held it straight to the end. The characters are realistic and easy to connect with. I loved how the two leads, Staff Sergeant Shane Logan and Dr. Lauren Falcone first meet, well technically run into each other. Also loved that Shane’s father saw there was something between the two. Lauren is a therapist and works with veterans who are suffering from PTSD from what they’ve been thru while serving in the Armed Forces, some are having trouble acclimating back to civilian life, some are having trouble with nightmares and/or survivors guilt. Lauren has found a unique way to reach out to them and she built a good rapport with many. She loves her job and takes it to heart, though she has her own inner demons ones she never shares. Shane, is scarred both physically and psychologically, he has his own demons and hangups but he thinks he has found a way he could give back to his brothers and sisters in arms. With the help of his family’s influence he is going to create a non-profit organization that will help returned servicemen and women who need it. He wants the wounded to have access to the best medical equipment and the best support services too. I loved everything about this story, it is brilliantly plotted and contains a whole lot of heart. It moved me like no other, I can not give this book enough praise and I highly recommend to all. Stacy Eaton, thank you for this amazing story, I felt like I knew these characters personally and was rooting for them the entire time.

Stacy Eaton perfectly casted Ryan Clark to bring her characters and their story to life. He does an awesome job portraying them, capturing their persona with perfection. You could hear how much heart he put into work as he projects the characters emotions into his performance. He is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. I loved touching performance at the end too. Thank you for the wonderful listen 🎧

Clearly the best for veterans, and family

For all veterans, I highly recommend this audio-book. I would also recommend this audio-book to veterans' friends and family members so that you can get a better understanding of what your loved ones are and how you can help them.

This is right away realistic

The audio-book tells the story of Lauren and Shane, who have recovered from past trauma. It is storytelling masterful. One of the best things about the story is the way the author lets you know the characters' feelings.

Great wounded warrior story!

I love a good military story and this one was everything that I expected. One wounded warrior plus one wounded therapist…and a dream. Shane has returned home scarred and missing limbs, but he has a dream…he wants to use his family’s wealth for good. Shane wants to start a foundation that provides top-notch programs for returning service members. When Shane’s slightly overbearing father introduces him to Lauren, he is immediately intrigued because she sees beyond his scars. In spite of being forced together by Shane’s father, the duo develop feelings for each other. But will their past experiences keep them apart. Great HEA!
Looking forward to the next book.
I voluntarily accepted a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A touching , and thought provoking story

This is a touching, at times heartbreaking story that gives us a glimpse of the obstacles that an injured veteran faces upon returning not only to his/her family, but also to society and living as a civilian. In this case, it’s the story of Staff Sargeant Shane Logan . Shane was injured in a mission gone wrong in Afghanistan. He’s a double amputee and no matter how wealthy his family is, happiness and self-esteem can’t be bought and his injuries are not only physical. He has a dream, one he’s not sure he’ll get a chance to realize.
Dr. Lauren Falcone is a therapist that works with veterans. Few know that she too is a victim and her trauma might not be one from war but is just as deep .
Shane and Lauren meet by chance (or maybe not) not knowing that their lives would change forever. When Shane’s father encourages them to work together to fulfill Shane’s dream, feelings betweene them grows. But the past in their lives seems to be an obstacle hard to overcome.
The plot is engaging from the beginning to the end and the characters are perfect in their imperfections.
All that said what I appreciated most was the fact that the author reminds us that the brave men and women who are willing to fight for our safety at home, frequently return not only with physical, but also emotional and psychological injuries. We as a nation, as individuals, and the private sector need to do more for these individuals. Kudos to the author for that reminder.
Looking forward to the next story in this series.
Ryan Clark , the narrator, did a good job with the various voices.

Lauren & Shane

Lauren and Shane are both recovering from traumatic events when they meet, but they are a great team supporting each other. A wonderful read. A great narrator.