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Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope Audiobook
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Now in paperback with a bonus new chapter, the New York Times bestseller by Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, astronaut Mark Kelly—an incredibly inspiring story of adventure, service, love, and overcoming tragedy.
Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly’s story is a reminder of the power of true grit, the patience needed to navigate unimaginable obstacles, and the transcendence of love. Their arrival in the world spotlight came under the worst of circumstances. On January 8, 2011, while meeting with her 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 in private, focused on her againstall- odds recovery. Intimate, inspiring, and unforgettably moving, Gabby provides 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. Told in Mark’s voice and from Gabby’s heart, the book also chronicles the lives that brought these two extraordinary people together—their humor, their ambitions, their sense of duty, their longdistance marriage, and their desire for family.
A new, moving final chapter brings Gabby’s story up to date, including the state of her health and her announcement that she would leave the House of Representatives.
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"I enjoyed Mark Kelly's book and his narration of the book. In "Gabby," Mark chronicles their life together describing them as somewhat of a "power couple." Giffords was an up and coming member of Congress representing Ariozna who was nearly assassinated in a mass shooting that left six others dead. Mark Kelly, her husband was a NASA astronaut. This book is half a chronicle of Gifford's difficulties in suffering and remarkable recovery of a traumatic brain injury and half Mark Kelly's experience in space and as a proponent of the direction of the space program. As someone interested in the space program, I throughly enjoyed his interesting prospective as an astronaut alongside his twin brother, Scott. I was also in awe reading of Gabrielle Giffords' remarkable survival from the horrific shooting at the hands of a mad man. This was a great read. "
— Julie (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Giffords herself, in simple, coherent language, provides a final page about her ongoing recovery to conclude this picture of a victorious human spirit.
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“Kelly shares their story with a controlled depth of emotion and experience no other reader could match.”
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“A welcome and heartfelt effort.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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A New York Times bestseller
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" Inspiring and interesting....I learned not about brain injury and about this woman's courage in facing it. But also about what a real marriage could mean. "
— Marsha, 2/10/2014 -
" This books should be mandatory reading for anyone that needs a reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the power of love. Mark masterfully recounts Gabby's story of perseverance with emotion and conviction all the while leaving out the politics and rhetoric that would only serve to bring the book down. If you have not read it...read it! "
— Don, 1/22/2014 -
" The amazing story of Gabby Giffords and her recovery after the tragic shooting in Tucson. I highly recommend this book. I did, however, take off one star because I skimmed over some of the parts that described life at NASA which I felt took away from the story. "
— Marisa, 1/18/2014 -
" Intriguing, engaging and inspiring, this same-year tell-all from Congresswoman Gifford's husband Mark Kelly is an, at times, painful but ultimately uplifting look Gifford's shooting, recovery and therapy. Personal and straight-forward, although repetitive at times; a great, quick read. "
— Justin, 1/16/2014 -
" I started listening to this book today, 1-17-2012, after work. So far it is interesting. I had never heard of Gabrielle Giffords until she had been shot. I'm sure it is that way for a lot of people. "
— Dianne, 1/13/2014 -
" I now know so much more about Gabrielle Giffords inspiring story. B.C. "
— Horace, 1/13/2014 -
" I am not a political person. However, this is the best book that I have read in years. I could not stop reading. Absolutely amazing story! "
— Dede, 1/5/2014 -
" This was by far one of the best books I have ever read! It was an inspirational book, as well as a beautiful love story. "
— Sarah, 12/24/2013 -
" Very good story. An amazing woman who fought to survive. Also a love story and the test of marriage vows for better or worse sickness and in health "
— Eileen, 12/10/2013 -
" This book is mostly written by her husband, Mark Kelly, a former astronaut,. Though it focuses on the incident which occurred in January of 2011, where she was shot by an unstable constiuent, he does tell of her years growing up in Tucson and her devotion to public service "
— Andy, 12/10/2013 -
" Without doubt the most heart wrenching book I have ever read. But the close of the book - reading Gabby's own words of "I will return" - left me inspired. This book will take you on a journey of many emotions. God speed, Gabby. "
— Tara, 11/21/2013 -
" Loved this book! Very touching & heartwarming I would recommend this book to any one! "
— Barbara, 10/1/2013 -
" This is an easy read and brings in some interesting info about NASA along with Gabby Gifford's challenges as she continues her amazing recovery. "
— Linda, 8/2/2013 -
" This is quite a touching and inspirational book. I hope Gabrielle Giffords continues her amazing recovery! "
— Stacy, 5/19/2013 -
" An interesting read and a compelling story. "
— Katherine, 7/27/2012 -
" It is a very moving story. I feel inadequate to fully express my admiration for both of these people in their ongoing struggles since the Congresswoman was shot last year. "
— Helen, 5/30/2012 -
" This book was just okay. Learned a few things but most of it had already been featured in the news. "
— Bb, 2/21/2012 -
" 5 stars for sure ... I just love this story. Love, tragedy, hope, success, triumph. Rarely am I hooked in the first few pages of a book but I was with this one. I had tears in my eyes within the first 5 pages and they didn't stop there. READ IT! "
— ♡, 2/4/2012 -
" I'm so excited to read this book! What a miracle! This is just and extraordinary story of hope and the will to survive!! I can't helped but be moved by this story and am just really looking forward to reading this book! "
— Shannon, 12/17/2011
About the Authors
Gabrielle Giffords is known across the country for her resilience in the face of violence, and for her consensus-building leadership in Congress. The youngest woman ever elected to the Arizona State Senate, Giffords served in the Arizona Legislature from 2000–2005 and in Congress from 2006–2012.
Mark Kelly is a retired astronaut and US Navy Captain. He flew his first of four missions in 2001 aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour, the same space shuttle that he commanded on its final flight in May 2011.
About Mark Kelly
Jeffrey Zaslow (1958–2012) was a Wall Street Journal columnist; coauthor, with Randy Pausch, of The Last Lecture; and the author of The Girls from Ames.