In an Instant: A Familys Journey of Love and Healing Audiobook, by Bob Woodruff Play Audiobook Sample

In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing Audiobook

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Read By: Bob Woodruff, Lee Woodruff Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: February 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781436102308

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

52

Longest Chapter Length:

35:43 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:20 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

10:51 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

Publisher Description

In January 2006, Lee and Bob Woodruff seemed to have it all-a happy marriage, four beautiful children, and marvelous careers. Bob had just been named co-anchor of ABC's World News Tonight, but then, while he was embedded with the military in Iraq, an improvised explosive device went off near the tank he was riding in. He and his cameraman, Doug Vogt, were hit, and Bob suffered a traumatic brain injury that nearly killed him. In an Instant is the frank and compelling account of how Bob and Lee Woodruff's lives came together, were blown apart, and then were miraculously put together again-and how they persevered, with grit but also with humor, through intense trauma and fear. More than a dual memoir of love and courage, In an Instant is an important, wise, and inspiring guide to coping with tragedy-and an extraordinary drama of marriage, family, war, and nation

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"This book has personal significance to me since my 24 year old son had a traumatic brain injury last November. I found so many parallels in this book to our situation, and it reinforced the hope that we have for my son's full recovery. It's a good read even if you don't know someone who has faced this incredibly difficult situation though."

— Kate (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “The Woodruffs reveal both the strengths and weaknesses that they brought to coping with Bob’s crisis. Their frankness heightens the book’s impact, as does its wider subject: the increasing frequency in Iraq of explosion-induced head injuries like those Bob suffered. This book means to draw compassion and attention to those casualties, and it surely will.”

    — New York Times
  • “An inspiring story and one that reminds us that there are countless families facing similar tragedies. The narration by both Bob and Lee enhances the listening experience and brings an added poignancy to the events they describe.”

    — Library Journal

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Sadly, I love a good TBI story! "

    — Jessie, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " one of the best books!!! very inspiring! "

    — Heather, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book about his tragic war accident, and the recovery. "

    — Joan, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An amazing story of a family recovering from the effects of a traumatic brain injury. Very touching. "

    — Suzanne, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I didn't expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. I laughed, I cried, and I found the information on traumatic brain injury and the recovery from it very interesting. It was a book that I could have read straight through from start to finish if I'd had the time to do so. "

    — Karen, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a must read. A very touching story about love and over coming something someone should never have to go through. This man is lucky to be alive "

    — Madres, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Love to read of people's journeys "

    — Stefania, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wow-In January 2006 Bob Woodruff as con-anchor of ABC's World News Tonight suffered a traumatic brain injury that nearly killed him while embedded with the military in Iraq.In An Instant is the frank account of Bob and Lee Woodruff's lives after this event. I couldn't put this one down. "

    — Joann, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I generally like biographical stories anyway. It brought back to the surface many feelings of when my son was stationed in Iraq from 2004 - 2005. "

    — Leslie, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What a great story. A must read! "

    — Gretchen, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Amazing account of their experience after Bob Woodruff was wounded in the war... including the history of their relationship. Pretty inspiring... "

    — Kristen, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read this book--it's beautiful and heart wrenching. "

    — Carly, 11/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I absolutely loved this book. What a gripping story. It really made me appreciate my family. I highly recommend it!!! "

    — Mayde, 10/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this book in 3 days! Lee is a remarkable woman! "

    — Kelly, 8/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting and courageous story about how one copes with serious brain trauma. "

    — Noreendenton, 4/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Mildly interesting due to subject matter (TBI) but I sure can't like these people or their writing style. "

    — Marsha, 3/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was amazing. Since my dad suffered an anoxic brain injury (quite different from traumatic) it was comforting to read from Lee Woodruff's perspective. It reminded me of everything my mom went through. I really connected to this book and have given it to my mom to read. "

    — Kelley, 1/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Bob and Lee Woodruff share their story of recovery following an IED explosion near the vehicle Bob, an embedded ABC reporter, and his crew were in with troops in Iraq. He suffered a number of wounds as well as a severe traumatic brain injury. "

    — Joy, 10/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Amazing story of brain trauma recovery, but I thought the author, the wife, is a bit annoying and high maintenance. "

    — Jessica, 10/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was more about how Bob Woodruff became an anchor than it was about living with a brain injury. Not what I expected or needed. It wasn't bad but it wasn't terribly interesting either. "

    — Terri, 8/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A true story depicting the devastating effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries and the war in Iraq written eloquently and simutaneously between a husband and wife. "

    — Kelli, 3/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Inspiring...not just Bob's survival and ultimate recovery but Lee's commitment to him and their family. She is real and honest about their experience. Listening to them narrate made it very easy to get wrapped up in their story. "

    — S., 11/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good book what a remarkable recovery and the family with him all the way "

    — Robert, 9/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Amazing story of brain trauma recovery, but I thought the author, the wife, is a bit annoying and high maintenance. "

    — Jessica, 5/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting and courageous story about how one copes with serious brain trauma. "

    — Noreendenton, 5/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very interesting and what a strong couple to overcome his injury. The good news is that Mr. Woodruff is doing special reports for NBC TV again!! "

    — Ginny, 2/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Sort of a dual memoir of love and courage by Lee and Bob Woodruff. An inspirational story of coping with tragedy. "

    — Ann, 2/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fabulous book. I never knee Bob and Lee had such a wonderful love story! I really feel like this book was worth reading. They let you inside their heads and hearts, leading you through their hardships as a family overcoming a TBI. Truly Inspiring is the love of this family. "

    — Alexandria, 2/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " WOW...couldn't put this book down. An amazing story of recovery. The way it is written with each person, Bob and Lee, his wife, each writing their own parts is very well done. The book gives you insight into the profession of an international journalist. "

    — Sue, 2/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good approach to the story from both Bob and Lee's viewpoints. "

    — Nona, 1/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this book!! A heartwarming story of Bob & Lee's life together and how they navigated the waters of TBI as a couple and a family. A must read for anyone struggling with a hard time in their lives. "

    — Allison, 12/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Love to read of people's journeys "

    — Stefania, 12/11/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was more about how Bob Woodruff became an anchor than it was about living with a brain injury. Not what I expected or needed. It wasn't bad but it wasn't terribly interesting either. "

    — Terri, 12/4/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A real story of bravery, courage and love after a well known journalist is embedded with us Troops in Afghanistan and survives an IED explosion, and incurred a head injury that even five years ago, he probably would have died from. The couple and their family is to be admired for their grit. "

    — Rita, 11/12/2010

About the Authors

Bob Woodruff was named coanchor of ABC’s World News Tonight. While reporting on US and Iraqi security forces, he was seriously injured by a roadside bomb that struck his vehicle near Taji, Iraq.

Lee Woodruff is the life and family contributor for ABC’s Good Morning America and a freelance writer. She is on the board of trustees of the Bob Woodruff Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides critical resources and support to our nation’s injured service members, veterans, and their families, especially those affected by the signature hidden injuries of war: traumatic brain injury and combat stress. Lee lives in Westchester County, New York, with her husband, ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff, and their four children.