Alive Day: Finding Hope and Purpose After Losing Everything

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Last update: 09-05-2024


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How long does it take to burn to death?

This question raced through Sam Brown’s mind as he burned alive alongside a dirt road in Afghanistan. At 24, he was pursuing his lifelong ambition of serving in the US military when his vehicle detonated one of the Taliban’s bombs. Sam was desperate for death to end his pain. Instead, a fellow soldier extinguished the blaze.

Sam’s life had been saved, but for what purpose?

Sustained by his newfound faith, Sam endured a long, painful recovery as he grappled with losing his physical identity, his military career, and his dreams of making an impact. Yet he also discovered the power of serving others and embarked on a seemingly impossible love story. In Alive Day, Sam shares his inspiring story of perseverance, hope, and faith, taking readers from the ashes of a life lost to the freedom of an identity that cannot be shaken.


Top reviews from the United States

Kristina B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Impactful, gritty, and beautifully told. Highly recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024
There are stories that challenge the way you think, the way you live your life...this is one of those stories. To Sam and Amy, thank you for writing this book. I found your grit to dive back into the deeply traumatic details of your stories to be incredibly courageous, and to do so with the desire to be an encouragement to others, such a beautiful gift of your time, hearts and resources.

As someone who has and is continuing to walk through my own “fire” of life, I believe that this book offers deeply meaningful insight to what it takes to come face-to-face with the obliteration of a life, and the process of rebuilding one that is bigger and more beautiful than you could have imagined. If ever there was an example of the mythological phoenix, it is Sam Brown. To walk through the literal fire of life and almost burn to death, to lose everything he had worked towards, and then be met with the very real question of “why am I still here?”…this is a story so many of us can relate to on some level. Whether your loss is physical, emotional, spiritual or a melding of all three, Sam and Amy’s story is one of hope.

I am grateful to have had the chance to read this book before it was released and highly recommend it. A well written, gripping story that honors the journey of loss, love, grief, joy and the power of asking yourself, what if there’s more? What if these events that have brought devastation are also opportunities for growth, for a deeper and more meaningful life? Wherever you are in life, I encourage you to read this book.

…and from one metaphorical phoenix to another…beautifully done. Your story is honest, beautiful and powerfully told, thank you for being brave enough to share it with us.
Shane Weisman
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely outstanding!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024
Sam Brown’s “Alive Day” is nothing short of incredible. His writing pulls you in from the very first page, making you feel every intense emotion as if you were right there with him. The way he tells his story is so raw and powerful, it’s like you’re living through his experiences alongside him. Brown’s ability to share his pain, hope, and everything in between is truly impressive. He’s not just telling a story—he’s sharing a piece of his soul, and it’s impossible not to be moved by it.

But what really sticks with you is the impact of his journey. “Alive Day” is more than just a memoir; it’s a story of finding faith, redefining identity, and discovering a purpose after everything seems lost. Sam’s transformation from a soldier struggling to survive to someone who’s found deep meaning in life is nothing short of inspiring. This book will leave you thinking long after you’ve finished it. It’s a must-read, and easily a 10/10 in my book.

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