One Step at a Time A Young Marine's Story of Courage, Hope and a New Life in the NFL

Josh Bleill tells people he had one bad day. On October 15, 2006, while on a combat patrol in Falluiah Irag, an IED (improvised explosive device) struck Josh's Humvee. The explosion tore through the vehicle killing two of his fellow marines and severely injuring Bleill and his best friends. Josh awoke five days later with the loss of his two friends and both of his legs. Recovering physically presented a great challenge, but the mental recovery was the true battle. For three and a half months he never left the hospital. He didn't want people to see his injured body. The hospital corridors gave him a safe place to hide.

Josh Bleill is a community spokesperson for the Indianapolis Colts. On October 15, 2006, he was conducting combat patrols in Fallujah, Iraq, when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. He suffered multiple injuries including the loss of both his legs. He lives in Carmel, Indiana. Mark Tabb has authored or coauthored more than 25 books, including the New York Times bestseller, Mistaken Identity and A Promise to Ourselves (with Alec Baldwin). His solo titles include, Living with Less: The Upside of Downsizing Your Life and How Can a Good God Let Bad Things Happen?