After witnessing the devastation done by the Boston and Paris terror attacks and being critically injured in the Brussels bombing, Mason Wells was left with third-degree burns, emotional scars, and a shaken spirit. How could a merciful Father let evil prevail? Why had Mason been saved? What did God want from him? This miraculous true story will change how you see your own struggles and teach you the true power of forgiveness, perseverance, and faith. "Wells reflects on his close calls with terrorism in this harrowing memoir. His first brush with extremist violence was at the 2013 Boston Marathon; he was several blocks away from the finish line, cheering on his mother, when the bombs went off. Two years later he was in France, serving as a missionary in Rouen (two hours north of Paris), during the attacks on Charlie Hebdo, and in 2016, at age 21 was severely injured in the Brussels Airport bombing. Wells's religious faith shines brightly as he writes of relying on his belief in God and using prayer to help him recover from his injuries and pursue his dream of attending the Naval Academy. His bizarre and almost unbelievable experiences drive the story forward and make for an enthralling narrative. In the last chapters, Wells shares advice and life lessons, such as channeling hateful impulses into love by writing a letter to the object of your scorn. His reflections are refreshingly mature as he strives to forgive the terrorists and talks of mastering frustration. Wells demonstrates unbelievable strength of character in this stirring book." ( Publishers Weekly ) """I decided to be a survivor, not a victim."" Most people can't imagine experiencing a terrorist attack, let alone multiple bombings. Left with third-degree burns, shrapnel wounds, and a shaken spirit, Mason Wells chose to leave behind his anger and hate in the face of terrorism and instead turn to God. Mason recounts how his faith eventually allowed him to forgive the men behind the attacks that nearly cost him his life and the lives of so many others. This miraculous true story will change how you see your own struggles and teach you the true power of forgiveness, perseverance, and love." Mason Wells: Mason was born in Santa Maria, California. He graduated with honors from Lone Peak High School in Utah. Mason earned an Eagle Scout award and traveled to Paris, France, where he served as a missionary. In the course of his service, he was severely injured in but survived the Brussels airport bombing in March 2016. Since returning home he has completed one year of college at the University of Utah and is now a midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, where he is studying engineering. Author Residence: Sandy, UT Billy Hallowell: Through journalism, media, public speaking appearances, and the blogosphere, Billy Hallowell has worked as a journalist and commentator for nearly twenty years. He has been published and featured in countless political and cultural books, textbooks, articles, and websites. Hallowell was the faith and culture editor of TheBlaze, and he has contributed to the Washington Post, Human Events, Daily Caller, Mediaite, Deseret News, and Huffington Post, among other news sites. He is also the author of The Armageddon Code and Fault Line. Author Residence: Croton-on-Hudson, NY Tyler Beddoes: Tyler was born in Provo, Utah. He studied criminal justice and journalism at Utah Valley University. He joined the police department in Spanish Fork, Utah, in 2006. While a member of the police department, he has been awarded an exemplary service award. He was also recognized by the mayor of Spanish Fork, the State of Utah, and the United States Congress for his involvement in the miraculous rescue of Lily Groesbeck from the Spanish Fork River on the morning of March 7, 2015. He is the coauthor of the book Proof of Angels. He currently resides in Utah with his wife, Brittany, and their three children.