Taking My Life Back

My Story of Faith, Determination, and Surviving the Boston Marathon Bombing

By: Rebekah Gregory, Anthony Flacco - contributor

Narrated by: Rebekah Gregory

On April 15, 2013, Rebekah Gregory and her five-year-old son waited at the finish line of the Boston Marathon to support a friend who was running. When the blasts of terrorists' homemade bombs packed with nails and screws went off three feet away, Rebekah's legs took the brunt of the blast, protecting her son from certain death. Eighteen surgeries and 65 procedures later, her left leg was amputated.

Despite the extraordinary trauma she underwent and the nightmares she continues to have, Rebekah sees it as just another part of her personal journey, a journey that has led her through abuse, mistakes, and pain and into the arms of Jesus. This stirring memoir tells the story of her recovery, including her triumphant return to Boston two years later to run part of the race, and explores the peace we experience when we learn to trust God with every part of our lives - the good, the bad, and even the terrifying.

Listeners will be moved by the joyous way Rebekah is determined to live her life, seeing every obstacle as part of how God forms us into the people we are meant to be. Listeners will also find comfort in the message that it's not what they can or can't do that makes the difference, but rather what God, in his mercy, does through them despite it all. Life is hard, but with God all things are possible.

©2017 Rebekah Gregory (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

A story of courage, inspiration, determination and faith

Rebekah read this as she lived it. From her days in the hospital, her stories of her childhood, her recovery and family life, were all presented in a way which made you feel as though you were right there with her. Times of fear, sorrow, joy and faith- she shared it all. Thank you for allowing us to hear your story.

Taking my Life Back

I thought this was wonderful. Rebekah’s life is compelling, full of agony, disappointment, fear, hope, love and she reveals her unwavering love for our lord, Jesus Christ. I’m so glad I choose this book as my first read, as a new below the knee, left leg amputee.
Thank you Rebekah. YOU ARE a warrior, a champion, brave and a true believer.
God bless you.

Most inspiring story of hope esp in Christ

Never giving up, never giving up hope in the midst of crisis amd holding up to faith was a super read! Graceful voice of Rebbeca makes it even better, bless you amd yoir family, beautiful marration giving hope to a wicked world!!!….loooooved it

Beautiful!

What a beautiful story of overcoming life's obstacles, growth, & refusing to be a victim. Rebekah's story is inspiring and told in a way that makes you feel like you are having a conversation with her.

Powerful

What a powerful amazing story you shared of strength joy, loss, loves and new beginnings . I thank you for sharing your hear and soul and your small part in the big world