When you’ve been doing something for over 80% of your life, it becomes a piece, if not the majority, of your identity. Before Cameron became a Naval Officer, he was in pursuit of another dream: the NFL. After hearing about the success of his father and seeing the success of his older brother, Cameron’s goal didn’t seem too far-fetched. However, he quickly realized it would take more than coming from a football pedigree to make this dream a reality. In his first memoir, Cameron takes the readers by the hand and walks them along the journey that led him to where he is today. A journey full of triumph, but often fueled by defeat. Identity: Finding Purpose Through the Storm serves as a reminder that adversity is a continuous cycle that we all go through. It’s our perspective of the difficulties we face that will determine the growth we make. After reading Identity, readers will be moved to reflect on their own journey and inspired to turn their adversity into purpose to inspire others around them.