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In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing
In an Instant A Family's Journey of Love and Healing
Author: Lee Woodruff, Bob Woodruff
ISBN-13: 9781400066674
ISBN-10: 1400066670
Publication Date: 3/1/2007
Pages: 288
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 54 ratings
Publisher: Random House
Book Type: Hardcover
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18 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

reviewed In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing on + 16 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
This was a really interesting book. I had expected it to be a more detailed account of how a family recovers from this sort of tragedy, especially when they're in the public spotlight. I was glad to learn about their early years together, but felt that perhaps it was spread a little too thin trying to cover so much territory. It's not a book I need to keep on my shelves long term, but I'm really glad I read it and was very touched by it.
reviewed In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Great book and would recommended it to anyone who wants a good read. Not an easy read but a good one.
tish avatar reviewed In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing on + 384 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
i was anticipating a wonderful book and i got what i wanted.
it is written in chapters with dates and places and by each author.
you follow them all over the world. they add children to the mix and it becomes more difficult to go around the world as a couple.
Bob is on the fast track to becoming and anchor when tragedy happens.
the extent of his injuries are mind boggling. the strenght of his family and friends is incredible and the man has amazing restorative powers.
Lissa avatar reviewed In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing on + 224 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
What an unbelievable story of love & devotion.
reviewed In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Excellent book. Very heartbreaking yet uplifting at the same time. Very well written an easy to read.
reviewed In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Wow. This book is not only a fascinating read, but a book that will remind you that miracles can and do happen. It's a wonderfully encouraging read.
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Helpful Score: 1
Very heartful book. how they go into their personal life is something you will always remmebr this is a must read. I can't wait to read Lee's new book
reviewed In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing on
Well written, inspiring story of the challenges and struggles that the Woodruffs endured following his injury. Told from the perspective and thoughts of the husband and the wife. Great read.
booklit avatar reviewed In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing on + 473 more book reviews
touching book. easy to read
PatchesMom avatar reviewed In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing on + 91 more book reviews
I enjoyed it .... I wish him complete healing from his ordeal
reviewed In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing on + 42 more book reviews
In December of 2005 Bob Woodruff was given the chance of a lifetime for a news journalist. He was to take over the evening news chair of the ABC network television news. In January of 2006 he was sent on assignment to cover the US invasion into Iraq. The marine tank he was riding in was hit by an IED. Bob was seriously injured. He had brain damage along with schrapnel and rocks thrown into his skull and neck. This is the story of his miraculous recovery. It is also written by his wife, Lee. She tells of the trials she went through suddenly being a single parent to 4 small children, taking over all the household chores while trying to be with Bob every day not knowing if he would ever walk or talk again. Would he ever wake up? If he did, would he even remember her and the kids? It was a very good read!
reviewed In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing on + 20 more book reviews
Excellent book - easy read.
reviewed In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing on
Couldn't put this one down and have had the same response from others I gave it to too! Both Bob and Lee share their real and sometimes uncomfortable thoughts and feelings as they move from tragedy to healing.
reviewed In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing on
great love and life story. A quick read and gives much insight on TBI's and how they affect a family. I loved Bob & Lee's life story and love for each other. Truly heartwarming. They know the meaning of "til death do us part."
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Excellent Book
reviewed In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing on + 8 more book reviews
I always enjoyed this reporter when he was on air and this is the true story of his horrible experiences after his injury....
paulw avatar reviewed In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing on
A good story about Iraq war injury-healing
reviewed In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing on + 88 more book reviews
Good book.