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Rudy Reyes

Hero Living: Seven Strides to Awaken Your Infinite Power Hardcover – October 6, 2009

by Rudy Reyes (Author), Evan Wright (Foreword)

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The star of HBO(r)'s Generation Kill and the real-life warrior from the New York Times bestseller presents his "Hero Living" plan.

In his publishing debut, Rudy Reyes introduces his philosophy of "Hero Living": part Homer, part Joseph Campbell, part Bruce Lee, and part Spider- Man. The various stages in the journey aim to bring forth the hero within: recognizing the hero's call, following the hero's path, and returning from life's battlefield with the hero's hard-earned wisdom.

Taking readers step-by-step through his program, Reyes draws from his own heroic story of how he triumphed over his harrowing childhood experiences of poverty and abandonment. Rather than giving up hope, he heeded the hero's call to live up to his full potential-first as a martial-arts champion, then as an elite warrior in the mountains of Afghanistan and on the sands of Iraq, and finally in his post-Marines life as a personal trainer, actor, and motivational speaker.

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288 pages
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Celebra Hardcover
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October 6, 2009
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18 years and up
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6.66 x 0.99 x 9.3 inches
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0451228103
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978-0451228109
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\Rudy Reyes served three tours of duty with the Marines in Afghanistan and Iraq. After leaving the Marines with honors, he became a physical trainer, public speaker on leadership and veterans' issues, and actor.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Celebra Hardcover (October 6, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0451228103
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0451228109
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.66 x 0.99 x 9.3 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,253,051 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #38,024 in Motivational Self-Help (Books)
- #43,421 in Personal Transformation Self-Help
- #81,452 in New Age & Spirituality

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Rudy Reyes served three tours of duty with the Marines, first in Afghanistan immediately after 9/11, then in the invasion of Iraq in 2003, and finally in Fallujah in 2004-5. After leaving the Marine Corps with honors, he went on to become a sought-after physical trainer, a public speaker on leadership and veterans' issues, and an actor and military adviser on HBO's Generation Kill. Visit his website at www.heroliving.com.

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Scott A. Huesing

INSPIRATIONAL MUST READ

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2019

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A story of remarkable courage, perseverance, and overcoming adversity that will inspire you page after page. Lessons on how to recalibrate your life that is gained from Rudy Reyes sharing his own wins and losses - the truest definition of lifelong leadership. I recommend this book with enthusiasm. Semper Fi, Hero!

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Michael W.

A life changing book

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2021

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I can't remember how I stumbled across this amazing book. But this book came to me at just the right time in my life. I will read this book over & over. It has helped me look at my self differently, I no longer hate myself or feel like a failure. Rudy...thank you!!

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Lisa Blackwell

Phenomenal!

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2018

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This book changed my life. Rudy Reyes is such an inspirational man in real life, but his journey within the pages of this book is nothing short of phenomenal. His will to not only survive, but thrive is amazing! He is the epitome of a Hero. He challenges you, gives you the steps to follow to make the changes in your life to live like a Hero...all the while giving you his story from the obstacles he overcame as a child to his unbelievable days as a Recon Marine and finally, the battle he conquered after coming home. His life is nothing short of a miracle. It picked me up off of the floor and inspired me to keep pushing!

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Jimbo

Unlocking the Hero within you

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2012

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Although this is a self-improvement book, I mostly enjoyed his various experiences in life that made him into a warrior like no other. When life struck Rudy harder then anyone can fathom, Rudy found the courage to overcome these obstacles no matter what the circumstances were. He is an amazing positive role model for all ages. He is a unique person that I've gotten the chance to meet / work with and I'm honored. Out of all the services, Marines usually don't take long to get along and complete the task at hand. With that said, Rudy used his traits "tools" that made him successful and now passes on the knowledge to help others pursue happiness and breaking the loop of Samara (the loop of suffering). Most of the folks that I work with use the 7 strides on a daily basis without even knowing it (mainly because of our military background and the industry that I'm in). Rudy helps reinforce and provides a reality check so that you can assess your current situation to awaken your infinite power and ultimately being your own Hero.

I'm a former Marine that has had a combat tour in Iraq and coincidentally got a chance to work with Rudy as a civilian. At one point, he was hired by HBO to work as an adviser to Generation Kill. But because Rudy was so special it was impossible for any actor to portray Rudy correctly so he got hired on to play himself. He is truly a unique person and I hope that one day you get a chance to meet him to understand what I mean.

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American Made

Great Book!! (True Patriot)

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2019

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Rudy is great, and even if you didn't serve in an elite military unit, you'll still get everything he's saying!

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IZZY

Mr. Reyes has reminded me Who I Am

Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2009

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Unemployed, overweight, uninspired are all words that describe this last year of my life. Mr. Reyes has been a beacon for me as I come out of this cycle of Samsara: "the loop of suffering." Feeling as though my life raft was caught in a Samsara tsunami, Mr. Reyes stretched out his hand for me to grasp: both of us pulling me out of that quagmire, ultimately collapsing on the shore, beaten, starving, but alive. His book "fed" me and his words helped remind me of Who I Am. He gave me the tools to fix my raft and now, revived, with my "toolkit" in hand, he gently yet firmly has pushed my raft back on its course. Certainly this review's ideas are metaphorical, but Rudy has inspired me like no other. I have recently started my own business, quit smoking, am eating healthier than I ever have, and recently begun martial arts training @ Five Points Academy in NYC. It is the hardest and most rewarding thing I have ever done. I absolutely recommend this book for people not only interested in knowing the path, but walking the path as well.

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Woj

Find the Reason to Show Up For Yourself Today

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2010

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Before I begin, Rudy Reyes is the man.

The book is a good blend of Rudy's life experiences and a great guide to awakening one's self to living life on the Hero's path. If you are feeling down, need to find the positive energy in yourself, or you are just looking for change in your life, then this book is a great read. Hero Living is not necessarily a book you will want to read overnight, but it points out ways that you can begin examining "Who I am" in the now and you can begin your journey on the Hero's path immediately.

The book is easy to read and applies to people from all walks of life. While reading, I would suggest a pen and paper for your thoughts as well as some time in a quiet place to examine your thoughts as you begin to sharpen yourself on the Hero's whetstones.

If nothing else, read the book and realize "I am a Hero now".

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Jane

I believe this man.

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2009

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This book is really lovely. I really like Reyes's approach and I appreciate his generosity of spirit.

His own story could be heartbreaking but he neither wallows in it nor uses it as a yardstick, but only as a series of real-life examples of his life philosophy. He's really clear about honoring each person's journey and being without judgment -- just start where you are.

And unlike a lot of new-agey sort of advisors, he absolutely acknowledges obstacles, but puts them in a slightly different perspective. His Eastern influences are clear and acknowledged, and it's kind of awesome that his earliest role models were Bruce Lee and comicbook superheroes.

What purity of heart this guy has.

I'm so glad I bought this book. I never buy anything in the "self help" genre, but I was intrigued by his story, after having seen him on the HBO series Generation Kill, and this turned out to be a great purchase and much more than a "self help" book. It's really a book about self-knowledge, as I should have expected.

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The Gremlin

One of the best motivating books on self development

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2021

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I wish I had this book when I was at 18; this book resonates truth. Self development and the development of the authentic self, broken down into simple (yet deeply complex) stories and observations. An Alpha male proving there are no Alphas; just you, and the simplicity of your breath, extrapolated to the Quantum of your Being.

Rudy is a warrior poet, who adds art into his tremendous skill sets which will help you; and thus, everything.

If you are in a Rut or a Negative Loop, this book will give you the impetus to vibrate with the universe. Amen to Rudi.

MikeSituation

Rudy Reyes is the man!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2015

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You've got to love Rudy Reyes. This is more of a personal account of his life rather than a self-help book, per se. There are steps you can use to envision a better future. However, I found this more inspirational in terms of Rudy's journey through life. It gave me an outstanding respect for the man.

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John Barden

Inspirational guy!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2016

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Inspirational book! This guys life story is so incredible! And to come through all that and have so much positivity and life energy is amazing! This was such a blessing to read.

God bless you brother.

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N. Vijay Nirmal Kumar

Warrior Ethos and Living

Reviewed in India on July 3, 2019

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Enjoyed this book . So much wisdom , insight and what an example of a real life hero in Rudy who fought all odds to emerge a warrior in every sense . Rudy covers the nightmare of being abandoned , uncared for as a child with rotting teeth and growing in a boys home go come back with confidence and hope va being broken and lost - that by itself was heroic for me . Thanks Rudy .

JumpinJoeFlash

Tolles Buch !!!

Reviewed in Germany on March 23, 2014

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Ich kann nur sagen "tolles Buch". Keine Selbsthilfelektüre oder pädagogisches Gefasel. Rudy Reyes erzählt seine Geschichte (und die ist keine Einfache) und gibt dadurch Denkanstösse für die Bewältigung von Problemen. Kann es nur empfehlen !!! Für Alle denen der Name Rudy Reyes nichts sagt: Der Mann ist ehemaliger Reconnaissance Marine (Aufklärer der amerikanischen Marineinfanterie, Recon Marines sind die Elite-Einheit der US Marines) und bekannt durch die HBO-Serie "Generation Kill", in welcher Rudy Reyes sich selbst spielt. Nach seiner Zeit im Militär ist Reyes als Fitnesstrainer, Motivational Speaker und Schauspieler tätig.

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