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She came through louisville in april on her birthday for a book signing and was greeted by throngs of supporters and friends. Gregory shares her personal journey of faith, recovery, and her return to boston in new memoir. Rebekah gregory, 28, was standing just feet away from the homemade bomb that exploded near the finish line of the marathon in 20. That fateful day four years ago changed rebekahs life forever. She shares her overcomer story in her new book, taking my life back. Xpresso book tours is another of the premier blog tour sites for your ebook or print book it has a reach of over 1,200 bloggers, and that means you could be seen by tens of thousands, maybe even hundreds of thousands. Weddings rebekah and chris varney were married at half moon resort in montego bay, jamaica. Boston bombing survivor opens up about struggle with ptsd. Her mom, rebekah gregory, survived the boston marathon bombing. Writing this book was one of the hardest things ive ever done, but its real and honest and i think thats what we need in life, said rebekah gregory. Boston marathon survivor rebekah gregory recounts locking.
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My strength is my story with rebekah gregory, taking my life back. Rebekah is a motivational speaker and chris is a territory sales manager for victaulic. Louisville native, boston marathon bombing survivor to sign book. Virtual tour bestselling author don winslow releases new book broken and launches virtual tour pin. He is the primary contemporary source for merovingian history. Luckily, noah was positioned behind his mom at the time of the blasts and suffered relatively minor injuries, but both of rebekahs legsher left one in particularwere seriously. Rebekah gregory, 28, who initially wed fellow boston bomb survivor pete dimartino before their relationship fell apart last year, has married again, this time to her college sweetheart chris varney. Boston marathon bombing survivor rebekah gregory is. In 20, rebekah and her then 5 year old son survived the boston marathon bombings and now she travels the world telling her story of turning tragedy into triumph. Boston bomb victim feels liberated after testimony usa today. Rebekah gregory participates in her first postsurgery race and reevaluates her boston goals. Ap file a couple who said i do in the national spotlight after they were injured in the 20 boston marathon. This is a truly feelgood book that doesnt stint on the challenges that life throws at us.
Since that day, rebekah has endured 15 surgeries and is still at risk for leg amputation. As a survivor of the boston marathon bombing, gregory also knows how incredible it feels to overcome tragedy and rediscover the joy of living every precious day. Your book blurb, book cover, buy links, and author information posted on minimum of two blogs per day. My story of faith, determination, and surviving the boston marathon bombing. Follow rebekah gregorys instagram account to see all 344 of their photos and videos. Womans story begins after she lost her leg in boston marathon. Noah attended kindergarten at cimarron elementary, but after the bombing rebekahs parents, tim and tina gregory, relocated rebekah and noah to their home in richmond westheimer lakes south with help from the second baptist youth group.
Follow rebekah gregory s instagram account to see all 344 of their photos and videos. On april 15, 20, rebekah gregory and her fiveyearold son wa. Spouse 1 pete dimartino 4 april 2014 present 2 children trivia 3 has a son named noah b. Taking my life back goodreads meet your next favorite book. Revells taking my life back by boston marathon bombing survivor rebekah gregory launches with major national media. Blog stops are promoted via our social media channels. Boston marathon bomb survivor rebekah gregory marries. Rebekah gregorys story of triumph contentment health. There are seven other novels to date in the ender universe series. His writings demonstrate his concern with church legislation, and he was known for his promotion of the cults of numerous saints. On episode 2 of the rebekah gregory show, radio veteran roger marsh interviewed rebekah on his daily radio show the bottom line.
This horrible act of terrorism left her as one of the names of the seventeen amputees and therefore permanently handicapped at the young age of only twentysix years old. Everything you need to know about organizing a blog tour. Youll be moved and inspired by her triumphant story of faith, survival, and resilienceculminating in her return to boston as a runner. Rebekah gregory has been married to pete dimartino since april 4, 2014. Rebekah gregory was three feet from the bomb blast during the boston marathon. Standing with her 5yearold son by the boston marathon finish line in april 20, gregory had no idea her life was about to change. Rebekah gregory is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, author, and the. My story of faith, determination, and surviving the boston marathon bombing gregory, rebekah, flacco, anthony on. An extraordinary woman, a wife, and a mother of two who life was forever. Rebekah gregory is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, author, and the founder of rebekahs angels foundation. Boston marathon bombing survivor rebekah gregory crosses races finish line gregorys 8yearold son, noah, whom she shielded during the blast to prevent any major injuries, is. Gregory of tours has 31 books on goodreads with 4125 ratings. In 20, rebekah and her then 5 year old son survived the boston marathon. Rebekah gregory discusses surviving the boston marathon.
Saint gregory of tours, bishop and writer whose ten books of histories is the major 6thcentury source for studying the merovingian kingdom of the franks. On april 15, 20, rebekah gregory and her fiveyear old son wa. Introductory comments paul halsall the text presented here is the abridged translation of gregory of tours history of the franks made by earnest brehaut in 1916. Couple injured in marathon bombing announces split the.
Rebekah gregory dimartino was standing with her family, watching the boston marathon when two bombs exploded on april 15, 20. Listen to this heart felt episode on this edition of the rebekah gregory show. Louisvillenative and boston marathon bombing survivor, rebekah gregory, will be stopping in louisville on her book tour. Nearly one year after they were seriously injured in the boston marathon attack, rebekah gregory and pete dimartino wed on. Writing this book was one of the hardest things ive ever done, but its real and honestand i think thats what we need in life, said rebekah gregory.
Last year, on april 15, 20, the two were standing near the finish line of the boston marathon when a bomb exploded. Online exposure is the main benefit of using a blog tour to promote your book. Gregory of tourss most popular book is the history of the franks. Her story will keep you at the edge of your seat and reengage you in living every moment. Revells taking my life back by boston marathon bombing. Their names are rebekah gregory and pete dimartino. Little ryleigh is a nothing short of a miracle baby. The 29 yearold houstonian tells the rest of her story in the new book taking my life. By rebekah gregory advertisement continue reading below. Surviving the boston marathon bombing and its aftermath. Taking my life back shares gregorys personal journey of. Rebekah gregory is a woman and mother whose life was forever changed due to the. We will play part one this interview here, as rebekah will share her story, and what happened on that fateful day in boston. Books by gregory of tours author of the history of the.
The book will launch on april 4, 2017 with a national media and book signing tour. Rebekah gregory is a simple small town woman and mother whose life was forever changed due to the events of the boston marathon bombings on april 15, 20. In 2017, rebekah had her first book taking my life back published. Join facebook to connect with rebekah greg and others you may know. This month marks four years since the boston marathon bombings. He was born georgius florentius and later added the name gregorius in honour of his maternal greatgrandfather. Boston marathon bombing survivor rebekah gregory writes.
What are the benefits of putting your book on a blog tour. Pete dimartino and rebekah gregory appeared at fenway park after the bombing. Its been four years since rebekah gregory and her young son were at the boston marathon when a bomb exploded only feet away from them. She lost her left leg and had 18 surgeries, but the mother of two is moving on with hope as told in her memoir. She and husband chris varney welcomed baby ryleigh on may 2. The 29yearold houstonian tells the rest of her story in the new book taking my life back. One week publicity tour whats included in this one week promotional tour. But the traumatic next few minutes changed everything forever. They were standing near the finish line when the two bombs detonated, one after the other. An old soul with a contemporary, honest voice, rebekah shares her personal battles of overcoming anxiety and depression and invites others to boldly pursue their godgiven purpose. She has learned to walk to run, even with an artificial leg.