Hope Unseen: The Story of the U.S. Army's First Blind Active-Duty Officer

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Overview

A Nervous Glance from a man in a parked car. Muted instincts from a soldier on patrol. Violent destruction followed by total darkness. Two weeks later, Scotty Smiley woke up in Walter Reed Army Medical Center, helpless ... and blind.

Growing Up in Pasco, Washington, Scotty Smiley read the Bible every day. He grew up believing in a God who loved and protected him. He married a beautiful woman who shared his beliefs. He graduated from West point. He Survived Ranger School, and he headed to Iraq to serve our nation. And then on April 6, 2005, a suicide bomber blew Captain Smiley's world apart.

What Tiffany Smiley feared most was not the loss of her husband's sight, but the loss of his faith. Was it really God's plan to leave him a pathetic version of his former self? In the aftermath of his injury, Scotty's influence would impact the lives of thousands-either pointing people toward faith or wreaking havoc on the whole idea.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781439183793
  • Publisher: Howard Books
  • Publication date: 9/14/2010
  • Pages: 256
  • Sales rank: 100,534
  • Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 1.10 (d)

Meet the Author

Scotty Smiley
Scotty Smiley

Captain Scotty Smiley, a Ranger and combat-diver qualified infantryman, was the Army’s first active-duty, blind officer and its first blind company commander. On April 6, 2005, he lost use of both eyes when a suicide car bomber blew himself up thirty meters in front of Scotty’s Stryker vehicle. Since that day, Scotty Smiley has surfed in Hawaii, skied in Vail, skydived, climbed Mount Rainier, completed a triathlon, and graduated from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business with his MBA. The Army Times named Captain Smiley its Soldier of the Year in 2007, and in 2008 he won an ESPY as the world’s Best Outdoor Athlete. Scotty, a recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, recently taught the core course in leadership at West Point and now commands the Warrior Transition Unit at West Point’s Keller Army Medical Center. Captain Smiley was recently named a recipient of the Army's prestigious MacArthur Leadership Award. Scotty and his wife, Tiffany, are both from Pasco, Washington, where Scotty captained the Pasco High School Bulldogs to a Class 4A State Football Championship. Tiffany, who played college soccer at Whitworth, is a registered nurse. Scotty and Tiffany are the proud parents of Grady Douglas and Graham Elliott.

Doug Crandall served in the Army for thirteen years, including the last five at West Point where he was an award-winning leadership teacher and later the Executive Officer to the Dean. Doug now lives in Richland, Washington, with his wife, Stephanie, and their children: John, Jason, Mackenzie, and Timmy. He is the founder of Blue Rudder—a leadership development company—and also serves as the Director of Leadership Programs at Columbia Basin College. Mr. Crandall is a 1995 graduate of West Point and received his MBA from Stanford in 2003. He is previously editor and co-author of the book Leadership Lessons from West Point.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Part I Sighted World

1 Dependence Day 3

2 Summary Freckles 17

3 No News 25

4 At Six 35

5 Winning Hearts 41

6 Inside Narnia 49

7 Gary Opel 59

Part II Time Interim

8 Forever Black 67

9 Inner Strength 73

10 One Squeeze 81

11 Some Soldier 89

12 Medical Retirement 99

13 Ranger School 105

14 For Worse 113

15 Andrew Harris 121

16 Holding On 131

Part III Bild World

17 Lost 139

18 North Shore 149

19 Home Ocean 163

20 Connected Dots 173

21 Speaking Opportunities 179

22 Alma Mater 187

23 Our Calling 197

24 Mixed Emotions 205

25 Above Water 211

26 Every Day 221

27 Journey Line 229

28 A Story 237

Afterword 239

Acknowledgments 241

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  • Posted October 7, 2010

    Highly Recommended---unforgetable read!!!

    You can't put this book down once you begin it--through the tears you will shed while reading it, you will come to appreciate that Scotty puts the words of Phil 4:13 into action. Scotty's story reminds us that 'we' are not here for ourselves--our wants/wishes , BUT we are here on this planet to be used by God--we are on HIS mission. GOD will help us to do HIS will, if we put our faith and trust in HIM, which Scotty did. Scotty and TIffany have lived out the wedding vows of 'for better or worse' and revealed their commitment to God and to each other. You will be changed by reading this book.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 19, 2010

    Such an inspirational story!

    This man is amazing and his story is one every American should read! His sacrifice is just one of many made for our freedom by hundreds of thousands of service men and women. What makes Scotty special was his mental choice to keep LIVING and not give up even when his world was shattered. Everyone will get something out of this book!

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  • Anonymous

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    strength and courage

    "hope unseen" is very hard to put down. the arthurs life story gives much hope to alot of peoples lifes who feel discouraged and have alot of doubts about the situations in there lifes that their going through or having to face. scotty smiley was a decorated soldier with a promising career until a terrorist car exploded in his face and caused him to lose his sight. however this brave soldier did not give up on his faith and courage and got a teaching position in the military were he teachs class`s on leadership and in this book he shows how you can make it through the dificult storms that you face with courage and faith this is a truly amazing book and would make a fine gift for a friend or family member

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 6, 2011

    Truly an Inspiration

    Hope Unseen is a wonderful account of one man's faith in God through unexpected circumstances. Captain Smiley candidly shares his experiences, thoughts, trials, and triumphs with the reader. Scotty and Tiffany Smiley's lives are a testimony of God's faithfulness to His children and are an inspiration to others.

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  • Posted April 16, 2011

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    A Story of Courage, Determination and Faith

    You've graduated from The Military Academy at West Point and you've completed your Ranger Training, a required course for all First Lt.s. coming out of West Point, before you are allowed to lead soldiers in the field.

    You're also a newly wed and looking forward to living a full life with your bride. Your orders come in and you are heading to Iraq. Both your wife and you have been church going, praying and Bible reading Christians all of your lives. So, everything is going your way and a year long tour in Iraq is only going to be a small bump in your life's road.

    This was Scotty Smiley's life. While in Iraq he was leading a patrol searching out insurgents and evil doers, when a suicide bomber detonated an IED (Improvised Explosive Device), just meters away. This device sent shrapnel into Smiley's head, body and eyes, rendering him unconscious and blind.
    "Hope Unseen", is the true story of Captain Scotty Smiley, as told by him. This story is one of courage, spirit, determination and most of all Faith. Neither Scotty nor his wife, Tiffany, ever lose faith nor turn away from God on their perilous journey of rebuilding their lives and rehabilitation. It is the story of conquering obstacles both seen and unseen.

    Follow Scotty Smiley as he describes this unforgettable story. I commend Captain Smiley for his courage and dedication. This story should be in everyone's To Be Read List, and will undoubtedly become a Best Seller.

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  • Posted April 7, 2011

    Fabulous book

    This book is wonderful, inspirational and honest. It is refreshing to read something that isn't phoney or preachy. I couldn't put it down.

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  • Posted December 14, 2010

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    Great read!

    Happened to see Captain Smiley on TV discussing his book. I was immediately captured by his incredible story and his wonderful wife. Reading this book is an incredible journey with Captain Smiley from his days at West Point to his war experiences to an amazing faith which sustained him in his difficult days. This book is difficult to put down and have recommended it to many people! Great patriot who lives what he believes!

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    Posted January 9, 2012

    Inspiring Book

    This is truly a story of an American hero. His recovery is even more heroic than the service that placed him in harms way. The courage of Captain Smiley and his wife are admirable. Great read.

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