No Arms, No Legs, No Problem: When life happens, you can wish to die or choose to live
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Marvelous book
Bob Lujano has written a marvelous book. It’s not marvelous because it’s eloquent but because it’s the story of a man who has faced tremendous difficulties in life, including the amputation of all four limbs, and yet has been an overcomer on all fronts. It reminds me of the verse, “In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us,” or as another version of the Bible puts it, “Despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ” (Romans 8:37). In this book you’ll read about a little boy who suffered abuse when he was growing up, whose mother left him, who got sick and lost his limbs at the age of 9, and yet went on to do things, even as an athlete, that most of us couldn’t--and who works every day to help disabled people do the same sort of things. He’s a man who’s able to write, “The Lord did not cause my illness, but I will always believe that he intended to use it for the benefit of others. I believe He had a role and a function for me to play in His will. … Losing my limbs was the best thing that ever happened to me. Look at what I would have missed!” He has a great attitude, and reading about it makes me want to overcome my own negativity and pessimism. Near the end he says, “Some people mistake my attitude as something that is not believable or achievable. It is a daily choice. Bitterness and joy cannot inhabit the same space at the same time. I choose joy.” He has great faith, too, and he explains, “Faith … can do so much for you, it can take you places you never thought possible, you will do things far greater than you thought you could accomplish, you will have opportunities you wouldn’t have had otherwise.” He’s certainly proven that true. Read the book and see.
Intense, Inspiring and Hope for All
An amazing read that touches the eternal soul! No stone goes unturned in this incredible journey of a man who chooses life, and then defies the odds; to actually go take it! This book defines what life is truly about and shows what real love is! This read offers what real challenges are and that love, dedication, family, hard work and most importantly Jesus, is why we all should choose to live! Anyone who is struggling or going through a tough time, truly needs to read this book. A great read and I read this book in 5 hours. I could not put it down. Great narrative and insight from Tara Schiro, and an amazing story by Bob Lujano; the description and details of his life were painted so clearly in front of me; that the words were like watching a movie. Loved loved loved this book. A must read for all who have or desire hope!!!!
Great book about an AMAZING man - Blessed to know him!
What an inspiration! Interesting to read about someone who was an inspiration to our family many years before reading the book! Bob was responsible to teaching our son (paraplegic) to swim, play basketball, tennis, football and many other wheelchair events... my son has many memories of trying to tell me 'I can't", only to have me reply "You willing to tell Bob that you can't do that?"... The book itself is well written and the subject is a TRUE gem in so many ways! What a blessing - we hope many will read and enjoy and maybe even be blessed to KNOW Bob!!!
Tara and Bob have painted a great picture of what is possible through faith and perseverance
We live in a world that seems so very obsessed with victims and trying to LIFT them out of their strife. Bob Lujano, his life and story, is an example of not just LIFTING but LEADING. I have been a physical therapist for almost 20 years, working that entire time with some of life's most devastating injuries and illnesses. I still need help in trying to more accurately sympathize and work with someone trying to repurpose their life in the wake of lost abilities. Tara and Bob have painted a great picture of what is possible through faith and perseverance, grabbing on to opportunity but willing push yourself when you are able. I have known Bob for 15 years. In this time he has been a constant reminder that lost ability is not lost hope, potential, or value. We are all created in the image of God and presented with a few years and many challenges to reveal and refine our nature and eternal purposes. Let this book bridge the gaps you might have in understanding life's speed bumps and obstacles.
I started this review about ten times and each time ...
I started this review about ten times and each time I stopped because I didn't know how to proceed. So, I will keep it simple. Tara Schiro and Bob Lujano weave a true tale about the pure heart of a boy who never lost his faith as he faced seemingly insurmountable trauma/illness. His words are eloquent, effortless, faithful, and at times a barely audible whisper that speaks only to your soul. Bob speaks of his faith in a way that doesn’t point fingers, or tries to make you feel you must believe in what he says, he only asks that you listen. Tara and Bob share his deeply honest story as a way for us to understand how he has been able to accomplish so much in his life when many would crumble. Whatever your beliefs may be, I hope you get a gift from his words, just as I did.
One of the best books ever.
One of the best books I have ever read. Just when you think Bob's life can't get harder, it does. Even though we know that Bob eventually loses his legs and arms, when it happens in the story it manages to hit you like you didn't know it was coming, which was a true feat. Mrs. Schiro was able to do a fine job of telling Bob's story, and her chapters, written from the view of an able-bodied person, ensure that both disabled and non-disabled people can benefit from/understand the book and its story. Bob offers everyone wisdom, and even though I myself am disabled (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy) Bob's story greatly changed my view of how disabled people should act/be treated by able-bodied people. The book firmly convinced me that having no arms and no legs does not have to do a person in. Bob has never given up, and even though he has to do things in a different way, he is just like everyone else. I am so glad that I have gotten to know Bob throughout my comings and goings at the Lakeshore Foundation. I recommend this book 100%.
A Must Read! If You Are Dealing With Adversity (and Who's Not?), This Book Will Inspire You To Overcome It.
A truly inspirational book about not just overcoming mind boggling adversity but thriving! All of us are dealt challenges in life - be it physical, emotional, financial, family or overwise. Through his no self pity, determined response to all he was dealt, Bob provides a blue print for the rest of us. Bob's life is such an incredible story that it would have been easy to tell it in a way that placed him on a pedestal. But Bob never takes the easy way out, to his credit he includes the passages of his life that show he has the same desires and frailties as the rest of us. If you are dealing with adversity, know someone who is or just want to be inspired, you must read this book.
The author does a great job of detailing Bob's amazing journey
This is an unbelievable story of what one man has overcome and the positive outlook he has on life. Bob makes the most of what he does have through heart and faith. The author does a great job of detailing Bob's amazing journey. Bob's story pulls at so many heart strings throughout the book. As you read the story one is forced to take inventory of how we live life and how we take for granted so many things. The story highlights the importance of making a choice to live our life, regardless of what we come against, to the absolute fullest. Bob shares so many examples of the redemption many of us look for through various outlets. One of the things I appreciated most about the book is that in one chapter the author can be pulling at your heart as you fight back the tears. Then, in another chapter, Bob's outlook on his situation can leave you all smiles (even laughing) thinking about the good we can find in all situations.
A Life Changing Read!
A reminder that the biggest obstacle in someone's life is their mind and perception! Bob's character is what needs to be the focus of people's curiosity, not his differences with his body! As someone whose profession is to work with children with physical challenges, I will forever be reminded not to project limitations on their abilities. Bob's ability to achieve what he has physically, spiritually, and emotionally is incredible. He illustrates that although a family may be dysfunctional, it's your choice to find the love and support and grab the goodness of each situation. This book is more about how to approach life than a fascination of a unique disability. It has changed how I approach parenting my son through typical life challenges. Recommend it for everyone!
Most Inspirational book ever!
What an amazing story. The mental attitude of Bob is astounding. Everyone should read this book......then immediately stop whining!
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