Reviews
"Scotty Smiley is an American Hero! Scotty and Tiffany have been an inspiration to the Duke Community, to Team USA Basketball, and to me personally. He shared his story with our Olympic Gold Medal winning basketball team, and now he shares it with all of us to show how character ultimately wins." - Coach Mike Krzyzewski, Captain Scotty Smiley was put to the ultimate test of faith and passed with flying colors, turning what was intened for evil into good. His determination to overcome and to allow God to be honored in the telling of his story is richly conveyed through this book., "I love a great story, and the story of Scotty Smiley is not only a great story of a true hero, but this gem is so well written that you will cry, laugh, and cheer as you turn the pages."Dave Ramsey,New York Times bestselling author, "'It's been said, 'The worth of one's character is measured by the trial of adversity.'Hope Unseenis a compelling, inspiring, true story about courage, faith, and character revealed. You'll never want to complain about your circumstances again!"LTG R. L. VanAntwerp, US Army, "Captain Scotty Smiley was put to the ultimate test of faith and passed with flying colors, turning what was intened for evil into good. His determination to overcome and to allow God to be honored in the telling of his story is richly conveyed through this book."-Steven Curtis Chapman, Grammy Awardwinning artist, andMary Beth Chapman, It's been said, 'The worth of one's character is measured by the trial of adversity.' Hope Unseen is a compelling, inspiring, true story about courage, faith, and character revealed. You'll never want to complain about your circumstances again!, Beyond the extraordinary courage and hope and faith in God that this book brought to life, it was just impossible to put down. Riveting., Scotty Smiley's story is one all Americans should hear. It will inspire them in tough times and help them through some of the difficult challenges they face in life., "Scotty Smiley's story is one all Americans should hear. It will inspire them in tough times and help them through some of the difficult challenges they face in life."--Senator Bob Dole, "Scotty Smiley is an American Hero! Scotty and Tiffany have been an inspiration to the Duke Community, to Team USA Basketball, and to me personally. He shared his story with our Olympic Gold Medal winning basketball team, and now he shares it with all of us to show how character ultimately wins." Coach Mike Krzyzewski, "Scotty's story has not only motivated me to trust in the Lord, but also to make the most of all circumstances in life, good and bad. Scotty is the epitome of the old adage, 'when life hands you a lemon, make lemonade.' Life handed him a gigantic lemon and he's in turn trusted God and is making lemonade by the barrel. I look forward to helping spread his example to people everywhere." Tyler Brayton , Defensive Lineman, Carolina Panthers, "Scotty Smiley's story is one all Americans should hear. It will inspire them in tough times and help them through some of the difficult challenges they face in life." Senator Bob Dole, "Scotty's story has not only motivated me to trust in the Lord, but also to make the most of all circumstances in life, good and bad. Scotty is the epitome of the old adage, 'when life hands you a lemon, make lemonade.' Life handed him a gigantic lemon and he's in turn trusted God and is making lemonade by the barrel. I look forward to helping spread his example to people everywhere."-Tyler Brayton, Defensive Lineman, Carolina Panthers, "Beyond the extraordinary courage and hope and faith in God that this book brought to life, it was just impossible to put down. Riveting."Patrick Lencioni,president of The Table Group; author ofThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team, "I love a great story, and the story of Scotty Smiley is not only a great story of a true hero, but this gem is so well written that you will cry, laugh, and cheer as you turn the pages." - Dave Ramsey , New York Times bestselling author, I have known Scotty Smiley for nearly ten years-since the beginning of his friendship with my son Edward at West Point. He was a role model for our family before his injury, and his impact on us has only grown since that day in Mosul. Scotty has an incredible story to tell and God is using him in a remarkable way. All of the Grahams look forward to reading and sharing Scotty's story with millions., "Beyond the extraordinary courage and hope and faith in God that this book brought to life, it was just impossible to put down. Riveting." Patrick Lencioni, president of The Table Group; author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, "I have known Scotty Smiley for nearly ten years-since the beginning of his friendship with my son Edward at West Point. He was a role model for our family before his injury, and his impact on us has only grown since that day in Mosul. Scotty has an incredible story to tell and God is using him in a remarkable way. All of the Grahams look forward to reading and sharing Scotty's story with millions." - Franklin Graham, I love a great story, and the story of Scotty Smiley is not only a great story of a true hero, but this gem is so well written that you will cry, laugh, and cheer as you turn the pages., Scotty Smiley is an American Hero! Scotty and Tiffany have been an inspiration to the Duke Community, to Team USA Basketball, and to me personally. He shared his story with our Olympic Gold Medal- winning basketball team, and now he shares it with all of us to show how character ultimately wins., I have known Scotty Smiley for nearly ten years--since the beginning of his friendship with my son Edward at West Point. He was a role model for our family before his injury, and his impact on us has only grown since that day in Mosul. Scotty has an incredible story to tell and God is using him in a remarkable way. All of the Grahams look forward to reading and sharing Scotty's story with millions., Scotty's story has not only motivated me to trust in the Lord, but also to make the most of all circumstances in life, good and bad. Scotty is the epitome of the old adage, 'when life hands you a lemon, make lemonade.' Life handed him a gigantic lemon and he's in turn trusted God and is making lemonade by the barrel. I look forward to helping spread his example to people everywhere., "Scotty's story has not only motivated me to trust in the Lord, but also to make the most of all circumstances in life, good and bad. Scotty is the epitome of the old adage, 'when life hands you a lemon, make lemonade.' Life handed him a gigantic lemon and he's in turn trusted God and is making lemonade by the barrel. I look forward to helping spread his example to people everywhere."-Tyler Braton, Defensive Lineman, Carolina Panthers, "Scotty Smiley's story is one all Americans should hear. It will inspire them in tough times and help them through some of the difficult challenges they face in life." -Senator Bob Dole, Scotty Smiley is an American Hero! Scotty and Tiffany have been an inspiration to the Duke Community, to Team USA Basketball, and to me personally. He shared his story with our Olympic Gold Medal winning basketball team, and now he shares it with all of us to show how character ultimately wins., "Scotty Smiley is an American Hero! Scotty and Tiffany have been an inspiration to the Duke Community, to Team USA Basketball, and to me personally. He shared his story with our Olympic Gold Medal? winning basketball team, and now he shares it with all of us to show how character ultimately wins."Coach Mike Krzyzewski, I have known Scotty Smiley for nearly ten years-since the beginning of his friendship with my son Edward at West Point. He was a role model for our family before his injury, and his impact on us has only grown since that day inMosul. Scotty has an incredible story to tell and God is using him in a remarkable way. All of the Grahams look forward to reading and sharing Scotty's story with millions., I have known Scotty Smiley for nearly ten years--since the beginning of his friendship with my son Edward at West Point. He was a role model for our family before his injury, and his impact on us has only grown since that day inMosul. Scotty has an incredible story to tell and God is using him in a remarkable way. All of the Grahams look forward to reading and sharing Scotty's story with millions., Scotty's story has not only motivated me to trust in the Lord, but also to make the most of all circumstances in life, good and bad. Scotty is the epitome of the old adage, 'when life hands you a lemon, make lemonade.' Life handed him a gigantic lemon and he's in turn trusted God and is making lemonade by the barrel. I look forward to helping spread his example to people everywhere., "It's been said, 'The worth of one's character is measured by the trial of adversity.' Hope Unseen is a compelling, inspiring, true story about courage, faith, and character revealed. You'll never want to complain about your circumstances again!" -LTG R. L. VanAntwerp, US Army, "I have known Scotty Smiley for nearly ten years-since the beginning of his friendship with my son Edward at West Point. He was a role model for our family before his injury, and his impact on us has only grown since that day in Mosul . Scotty has an incredible story to tell and God is using him in a remarkable way. All of the Grahams look forward to reading and sharing Scotty's story with millions."-Franklin Graham