false 5067665 1 There is not a doubt in my mind that Ward Foley is probably one of the most inspiring and amazing persons—let alone writer—out there in the world today. Born with a life-threatening and life-debilitating disease only to overcome it and then be burned in a donut shop as a teenager, beaten, nearly killed in a car accident and forced to endure the loss of a close friend, Ward Foley has not had it easy. But no one would ever suspect it. His optimism, faith and deep understanding of his life, purpose and mission exude through every page, and I am sure he’s a delight in person. The book was thoroughly professional—the title (albeit cheesy, at first look) works, the cover design is appealing and the editing was outstanding. This is the perfect book for people who enjoy being (and or need to feel) inspired by, rather than dragged through the trenches of, life’s ups and downs. For those filling their Amazon shopping carts with books like The Last Lecture, Big Russ and Me and Tuesdays With Morrie, they should add this one to the list. WRITER’S DIGEST Judge’s Commentary ********************************************************** <b> Ward Foley, was born with multiple birth defects and very little chance to live. But he did, only to undergo decades of surgery, agonizing rehabilitation, ridicule, and humiliation. He was also severely burned in a deep fryer, beat up, and almost killed by a drunk driver. It turns out that each “scar” in his life would bring him one step closer to the people and experiences that would give him what he wanted most of all. After the death of a close friend, Ward found himself entering the world of hospice care and a circle of people who had more to teach him than he could ever imagine. You can be in the wrong place at the wrong time . . . a lot. In fact, your whole life can seem like one, big, wrong turn. But often that’s exactly what it takes to get you to the one place you want most. Lively and warm-hearted, full of dry humor and unexpected twists, Thank My Lucky Scars is an exuberant look at what we all ultimately want from life and the story we've been handed. 5134323 2006 Thank My Lucky Scars total:77|5:64|4:10|3:2|2:0|1:1| 77 367 120 50 5 14 false false Fri Jul 25 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Nov 11 11:53:30 -0800 2008 Tue Nov 11 12:23:40 -0800 2008 twice
Ward Foley, who was born with myriad birth defects, not only was give...more...]]> 4 12 false false Tue Feb 10 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Jan 08 21:39:07 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 10 10:20:43 -0800 2009 more...]]> 5 12 false false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Jan 07 13:10:18 -0800 2009 Sun Jan 25 11:17:19 -0800 2009 more...]]> 5 11 false false Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Sun Feb 01 11:30:47 -0800 2009 Sun Feb 01 11:37:02 -0800 2009 more...]]> 5 10 false false Fri Jan 23 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sun Jan 18 07:07:08 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 23 19:27:34 -0800 2009 It made me laugh, it made me cry.
Most of all it renewed my Faith.
I highly reccomend This book to all.
Ward Foley has a heart of Gold, and the compassion of a Saint.
He is a wonderful person.
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From the beginning I couldn't help but feel immense respect for Ward Foley. After learning how he could so easily 'turn the other cheek' so many times after being bullied or tormented by so many, for no real good reason, it was just a good fe...more...]]> 5 5 false false Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Mar 10 14:02:48 -0700 2009 Sun Apr 12 15:29:32 -0700 2009 5 5 false false Fri Nov 07 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Tue Nov 11 12:18:13 -0800 2008 Tue Nov 11 12:42:30 -0800 2008 5 4 false false Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Thu Jan 08 11:58:16 -0800 2009 Thu Jan 08 14:49:19 -0800 2009
This book should be required reading for everyone. This charming, funny and sometimes sad real life story. Was written by a wonderful man. A man I have gotten to know over the past year and have had the privilege to call him a friend.

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