Review: Tammy Duckworth illustrates a bold refusal to quit

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Review: Tammy Duckworth illustrates a bold refusal to quit

By JEFF ROWE
March 30, 2021

“Every Day Is a Gift: A Memoir,” Tammy Duckworth (Twelve/Hachette Book Group)

Her fellow crew members initially thought Tammy Duckworth had been killed when a rocket-propelled grenade punched a hole in the helicopter she was flying in Iraq and exploded, ripping off her legs and severely wounding her right arm.

But Duckworth hadn’t endured rough circumstances as a child overseas and then as a high schooler in Hawaii to be deterred by that loss or any other obstacle.

Hers is an enduring story of how unfailing determination and a refusal to quit can overcome the most difficult challenges. “When the only obstacle is effort,” Duckworth writes, she will “move heaven and earth.”

Duckworth writes in her memoir that she never thought the war in Iraq was either “necessary or wise” but she followed orders to deploy. Duckworth’s persona is deeply rooted in Army lore; its values “the core of my being.”

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This cover image released by Twelve shows "Every Day is a Gift," a memoir by Tammy Duckworth. (Twelve via AP)

[snowybirdie]

1. Its about time

this amazing woman gets some acknowledgement. She can do greater things given a chance. I remember how Bob Dole's war wounds were touted constantly. He was an American hero. She lost her legs and became a politician and then a mom. Got to read this one

[dlk]

3. Duckworth is truly inspirational and deserves tremendous credit for her leadership and heroism

I can't wait to read her book!

[SharonClark]

2. She is an amazing and compassionate person.

As I watched her on Morning Joe, I thought about how average my life has been compared with her courageous life. She is truly a role model for every human.

[Siwsan]

4. I watched her interview on Morning Joe. She had me almost in tears

Such a compelling story.

[Bayard]

5. Amazing

In her military service, and her personal life.