• I'm Still Standing

  • From Captive U.S. Soldier to Free Citizen - My Journey Home
  • By: Shoshana Johnson, M. L. Doyle
  • Narrated by: Napiera Groves
  • Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (287 ratings)

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I'm Still Standing

By: Shoshana Johnson, M. L. Doyle
Narrated by: Napiera Groves
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Shoshana Johnson, the first black female soldier in America's history to be taken as a prisoner of war, presents the much-anticipated story of her capture and imprisonment in Iraq and what happened after her rescue.

In March 2003, Operation Iraqi Freedom was barely in its infancy when a U.S. Army supply convoy was attacked in Iraq. Several soldiers were killed and six were taken prisoner. Their captors released a grainy video revealing the faces of the first POWs of the war in Iraq. One of the female soldiers was Shoshana Johnson, the first black female prisoner of war in America's military history. The other was Jessica Lynch who caught the media's attention.

Now, after years of coming to terms with her capture and its aftermath, Shoshana recounts her full story with candor, exposing her emotions and frustrations and addressing her fears. For the first time, she'll also explain the strange decision made by higher-ups that led to their weapons jamming during the fight so they couldn't defend themselves; the true reason why their convoy made a "wrong turn" which led to their capture; and what, exactly, happened to her and her fellow soldiers during the 22 days of their captivity, which none of them have told because of a military gag order. Her perspective of the ambush is revealing and her insight into life as a female POW inspirational.

Shoshana is a living testimony to the power of prayer and the strength that comes through a trusting faith.

©2010 Shoshana Johnson (P)2010 Blackstone Publishing, and Urban Audiobooks

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"Johnson endured her captivity with courage and emerged with honor. With the help of former army reservist Doyle, she vividly, simply, and unpretentiously tells her tale." ( Publishers Weekly)

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I loved this book. It’s easy for those of us in this country to forget how much our military suffers at home and at war

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Excellent Read!

The narration of this book made me feel what the character was feeling, especially what she had to go thru to survive. I felt sad, compassion and angry on how the army treated these POW soldiers. A book worth reading.

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Read before you volunteer for duty.

Excellent narration!
A great incite into how unprepared we were for Bush's war on Terror, shame on us !! for not making sure our military machinery and weapons are of the highest standard.

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really good

I like learning about our soldiers, all they go through, and their background. To be a soldier, takes commitment. The military does teach our young people what they are capable of doing. I am proud of these soldiers and all they do.

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I’m Still Standing ROCKS

I’m still standing is an exquisite work. It tells the truth from the side of the captor. I was in Iraq and saw prisoners and I was blessed to arrive, travel in darkness, and depart unharmed. I was very glad to be back home. Thank you to Shoshana and her comrades for answering the call and I thank God for all of you, past, present and future symbols of Freedom.

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inside story from a POW

this is a story that needs to be heard. this woman and her fellow soldiers had a series of tragic events happened that caused them to ultimately be injured and captured and held as POWs for 3 weeks. ultimately they were rescued by Marines but the story doesn't stop there, it continues with the treatment they received from both the press and the military after their release and the effects it had on them long term. I highly recommend this.

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Spectacular read!!

I love the detail Put into this book. The reader kept me so involved and hanging on to every word. It was nice to really get a sense and glimpse into what soldiers go through.

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Amazing Grace

This is an amazing book with a phenomenal story of truth. It will bring you to tears, make you laugh, make you angry, worry, cheer for her successes. Highly recommend this book.

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Insightful

Good listen, gained an understanding of army life and issues soldiers have to deal with after their return home.

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A True American Hero

Her service, bravery and story telling makes it easy to visualize every moment she describes. To relive it for us and share with us, wow. I’m speechless.

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