Never Surrender: How to Overcome Life's Greatest Challenges

by Joseph B. George

In 1991, Joseph was an M1 Tanker in the 1st Infantry Division, U.S. Army. (Big Red One) It’s America’s most lethal division, and tanks lead the way. The life expectancy for a tanker was about 15 minutes in battle. Our mission was to lead the attack on the enemy mine field while being attacked by chemical and biological weapons. It was a suicide mission, and we were awarded the Valorous Unit Award for extraordinary heroism in war. Tankers don’t surrender! We had months to think about the suicide mission and death before the Gulf War started. I survived the war, but the impact that it had on my life was devastating. Doctors don’t know where the illnesses come from, and there is no cure for many of the diseases. Twenty-two veterans commit suicide daily because of stress. The information in this book isn’t ordinary. This book will show you why your problems aren't a coincidence and how to overcome your greatest challenges!

Genres: Nonfiction, Military Fiction

62 pages, Paperback

Published July 20, 2017

About the author

Joseph fought in the Gulf War as an M-1 Tanker in the legendary 1st Infantry Division, also known as the Big Red One. His unit was awarded the Valorous Unit Award for extraordinary heroism in war. Joseph graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Social Work Degree. The chair of the Department of Sociology and Social Work, Dr. Sarah V. Kirk, inspired him to write a book about the war and his experiences. He loves studying the bible, reading, writing, exercising, and golf.

Reviews

[Melinda M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never Surrender: How to Overcome Life's Greatest Challenges by Joseph B. George is an autobiography focusing on what happens when you go to war and the challenges which increase when you come back. Joseph B. George explains the difficulties he faces after coming home in a way that most civilians can understand. He also tries to make sure the other veterans know that they are not allow. The greatest challenges are not on the battlefield but dealing with life after, It is a story that keeps your interest.

I received a copy thru a Goodreads Giveaway.

[Linda Donohue · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cathartic tale to tell and that is why he told it. One quote that stands out to me is “There are no atheists in the fox hole”. And it was religion that helped George save his life, both physically and mentally. The post traumatic stress and the physical symptoms from the war were very real. The book is well written and very candid. Thank you for telling your story. I received this book as a Goodreads Giveaway and I thank the author for sharing his book with me.

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never Surrender: How to Overcome Life's Greatest Challenges
By: Joseph B. George

This autobiography tells a war vetrans attempt to a regular life after combat. Lessons hard learned.



The narration was well done by R.F. McCoy.



I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

[Aletha Pagett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Veterans go through more than civilians can comprehend. This book enlightens us a bit. Perhaps Mr. George will further expand his story in his next (?) book. I received this through Goodreads.

[Nancy Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arc received courtesy of Goodreads.com first reads giveaway.

What an amazing story.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Know anybody who's been to war? Know what they went through AFTER they came home?
Joe was 18 when he graduated high school, joined the army tank corps, just knew he wasn't coming back from Iraq, and saw things. He was 20 when he came back, sort of. The next eight years were spent in a bottle and in jail. He was hardly the only one, but then it came time to go into a recovery program at the VA, and he began to change his life. He found his answers in the words of his loving God and together they turned his life around, went to college and became the man after.
I am thankful to have won an ebook copy in a Goodreads Giveaway.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very informative and interesting book