by Jeff Bauman
Game 2 of the World Series at Fenway with two great friends I made during my recovery: Tim Rohan and Katlyn (Kat) Townsend. Sorry the Mets didn’t make it, Tim. Maybe next decade. (Photo courtesy of Katlyn Townsend)
James Taylor took the time to really talk to me at his rehearsal before the One Fund concert. A truly caring dude. (Credit: Josh Haner/The New York Times/Redux)
With Mom, Aunt Jenn, and Kevin “Heavy Kevy” Horst during my first visit to the Costco where I worked. (Photo courtesy of Jenn Joyce Maybury)
Erin, Kat, and me with Brian Williams after my only national television interview in July 2013. (Photo courtesy of Katlyn Townsend)
Carlos Arredondo and three generations of Jeffs: me, my dad Big Jeff, and my great-uncle Jeff. (Photo courtesy of Terri Wright Bauman)
Erin and me on our first day in our new home—and our new lives. Now shut the door, Mom. Bauman out! (Photo courtesy of Kevin Horst)
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Contents
COVER
TITLE PAGE
WELCOME
DEDICATION
THE BOMB: APRIL 15, 2013
BEFORE CHAPTER 1.
FIRST DAYS CHAPTER 2.
CHAPTER 3.
CHAPTER 4.
CHAPTER 5.
CHAPTER 6.
CHAPTER 7.
CHAPTER 8.
CHAPTER 9.
CHAPTER 10.
RECOVERY CHAPTER 11.
CHAPTER 12.
CHAPTER 13.
CHAPTER 14.
CHAPTER 15.
CHAPTER 16.
CHAPTER 17.
CHAPTER 18.
CHAPTER 19.
CHAPTER 20.
CHAPTER 21.
WALKING CHAPTER 22.
CHAPTER 23.
CHAPTER 24.
CHAPTER 25.
CHAPTER 26.
CHAPTER 27.
CHAPTER 28.
CHAPTER 29.
CHAPTER 30.
CHAPTER 31.
CHAPTER 32.
CHAPTER 33.
CHAPTER 34.
CHAPTER 35.
CHAPTER 36.
CHAPTER 37.
CHAPTER 38.
CHAPTER 39.
CHAPTER 40.
CHAPTER 41.
SIX MONTHS AFTER THE BOMBING: OCTOBER 30, 2013
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
PHOTOS
NEWSLETTERS
COPYRIGHT
Copyright
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