The Power of Choice: My Journey from Wounded Warrior to World Champion

Fearless, indomitable, courageous – words that accurately describe US Paralympic swimmer and triathlete champion Melissa Stockwell. Melissa had always been active when she was growing up and her talent as a gymnast marked her out as an Olympic hopeful. But Melissa’s life changed in 2004 when, after going to Iraq as a commissioned army officer, she lost her leg to an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) during a routine military patrol. It was a devastating setback but Melissa’s “never say die” attitude saw her through the long, painful recovery and the reward of three Paratriathlon World Championships and a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. Melissa’s story captures the highs and lows of an extraordinary life including divorce, finding new love, becoming a mother to two children, and conquering adversity.

Format: Kindle Edition, Hardcover & Paperback

Paperback: 264 Pages

Language: English