What an inspiring, motivating and brave young woman!
I was moved while reading the experiences of the Scruggs family.
My heart goes out to them, and I'm so thankful that Lauren has such an amazing support system.
With the addition of learning how Lauren grew up, I enjoyed picturing the scenes where she takes trips to New York--checking out the town by herself & interning at Michael Kors and Gossip Girl (jealous!).
She has a wonderful tone of voice throughout the book, so it was heartbreaking to realize her pain & suffering after the accident. But it becomes evident how faith has helped ease her into acceptance & strengthen her character. It's what we shall hope occurs with any challenge we face in life.
I appreciate the family's honesty and words of comfort to all--specifically to never lose hope.
I wish them the best always.x
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From the Inside Flap
Join Lauren Scruggs as she reveals the story of the night that changed everything for her. . . .
“The night was dark and rainy. Shadowy clouds were thick above us in a starless sky. For some reason I began to feel cold. The heater was on in the tiny plane, but what I felt wasn’t that type of cold. It was more of a tingle. A shiver. I took a deep breath and looked out the window.
‘Nice lights,’ the pilot said.
The feeling shot up my spine again. Unmistakable fear. This is stupid, I thought. Completely stupid. Not the experience of flying but this definite feeling of dread coursing through my body. Get a grip, Lo, I told myself. You need to relax.
Up in the air, the atmosphere grew calmer. The rain let up and turned into a slight mist. It might have even stopped. There was no thunder or lightning. No strong winds. All I heard was the friendly drone of the plane’s engine and the occasional crackle over the microphone’s earpiece. But I still couldn’t shake this crazy fear.
I couldn’t shake it at all.”
Lauren Scruggs is a fashion journalist and the founder and editor-in-chief of LOLO Magazine, an online lifestyle experience magazine that integrates coverage of the food, fashion, beauty, health, and travel industries. She has served as a contributing editor at MyItThings.com, SMUStyle, and PR Couture. A 2009 Dallas Baptist University graduate, Lauren has worked in the Michael Kors showroom and reported from New York, Paris, and Montreal Fashion Weeks. She was an intern in the fashion department of the television series Gossip Girl. See her magazine at www.lolomag.com.
Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs are authors, speakers, and counselors. Their writings include the widely used book I Do Again, which chronicles their thirty-year story of marriage, betrayal, infidelity, divorce, emotional damage and scarring, forgiveness, reconciliation, trust, and remarriage to each other. Jeff and Cheryl are the founders of Hope Matters Marriage Ministries in Dallas. They speak at conferences and weekend worship services in churches across the nation, sharing their love story of hope, redemption, restoration, and God taking hold of their lives. See their website: www.hopeformarriages.com.
Brittany (Scruggs) Morgan is Lauren’s fraternal twin. She works in accounting for a commercial insurance company and is married to her best friend, Shaun.
Marcus Brotherton is a journalist and professional writer known internationally for his literary collaborations with high-profile public figures, humanitarians, inspirational leaders, and military personnel. He has authored or coauthored more than twenty-five books, including the New York Times bestseller We Who Are Alive and Remain, with twenty of the last surviving Band of Brothers. See his website: www.marcusbrotherton.com. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
“The night was dark and rainy. Shadowy clouds were thick above us in a starless sky. For some reason I began to feel cold. The heater was on in the tiny plane, but what I felt wasn’t that type of cold. It was more of a tingle. A shiver. I took a deep breath and looked out the window.
‘Nice lights,’ the pilot said.
The feeling shot up my spine again. Unmistakable fear. This is stupid, I thought. Completely stupid. Not the experience of flying but this definite feeling of dread coursing through my body. Get a grip, Lo, I told myself. You need to relax.
Up in the air, the atmosphere grew calmer. The rain let up and turned into a slight mist. It might have even stopped. There was no thunder or lightning. No strong winds. All I heard was the friendly drone of the plane’s engine and the occasional crackle over the microphone’s earpiece. But I still couldn’t shake this crazy fear.
I couldn’t shake it at all.”
Lauren Scruggs is a fashion journalist and the founder and editor-in-chief of LOLO Magazine, an online lifestyle experience magazine that integrates coverage of the food, fashion, beauty, health, and travel industries. She has served as a contributing editor at MyItThings.com, SMUStyle, and PR Couture. A 2009 Dallas Baptist University graduate, Lauren has worked in the Michael Kors showroom and reported from New York, Paris, and Montreal Fashion Weeks. She was an intern in the fashion department of the television series Gossip Girl. See her magazine at www.lolomag.com.
Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs are authors, speakers, and counselors. Their writings include the widely used book I Do Again, which chronicles their thirty-year story of marriage, betrayal, infidelity, divorce, emotional damage and scarring, forgiveness, reconciliation, trust, and remarriage to each other. Jeff and Cheryl are the founders of Hope Matters Marriage Ministries in Dallas. They speak at conferences and weekend worship services in churches across the nation, sharing their love story of hope, redemption, restoration, and God taking hold of their lives. See their website: www.hopeformarriages.com.
Brittany (Scruggs) Morgan is Lauren’s fraternal twin. She works in accounting for a commercial insurance company and is married to her best friend, Shaun.
Marcus Brotherton is a journalist and professional writer known internationally for his literary collaborations with high-profile public figures, humanitarians, inspirational leaders, and military personnel. He has authored or coauthored more than twenty-five books, including the New York Times bestseller We Who Are Alive and Remain, with twenty of the last surviving Band of Brothers. See his website: www.marcusbrotherton.com. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From the Back Cover
A stunning and unexpected tale of tragedy, survival, and true beauty
For fashion journalist Lauren (“LoLo”) Scruggs, a short flight to look at Christmas lights turned into a nightmare when she was struck by the plane’s spinning propeller blades.
As Lauren was rushed to the hospital, fighting for her life, the world watched in shock and horror. Several major surgeries and thousands of prayers later, Lauren was still alive. But she had suffered brain trauma and lost her left hand and left eye. Some thought that this would be the end of everything for her, a beautiful young woman working in an industry focused completely on appearance.
They were wrong.
In Still LoLo, Lauren reveals what really happened that night, how she survived against all odds, and what her life is like today. She is unflinchingly honest in the face of difficult questions: What kind of future will I have? Will anyone be able to love me now? Where is God in all this pain? Through her story, Lauren calls us all to live a life without fear and to overcome whatever challenges threaten to limit us.
Containing never-before-published photos and personal stories from Lauren and her family, Still LoLo is a compelling and fiercely beautiful account of faith, determination, and staying true to who you are—no matter what. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
For fashion journalist Lauren (“LoLo”) Scruggs, a short flight to look at Christmas lights turned into a nightmare when she was struck by the plane’s spinning propeller blades.
As Lauren was rushed to the hospital, fighting for her life, the world watched in shock and horror. Several major surgeries and thousands of prayers later, Lauren was still alive. But she had suffered brain trauma and lost her left hand and left eye. Some thought that this would be the end of everything for her, a beautiful young woman working in an industry focused completely on appearance.
They were wrong.
In Still LoLo, Lauren reveals what really happened that night, how she survived against all odds, and what her life is like today. She is unflinchingly honest in the face of difficult questions: What kind of future will I have? Will anyone be able to love me now? Where is God in all this pain? Through her story, Lauren calls us all to live a life without fear and to overcome whatever challenges threaten to limit us.
Containing never-before-published photos and personal stories from Lauren and her family, Still LoLo is a compelling and fiercely beautiful account of faith, determination, and staying true to who you are—no matter what. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
About the Author
Lauren Scruggs is a fashion journalist and the founder and editor-in-chief of LOLO Magazine, an online lifestyle experience magazine that integrates coverage of the food, fashion, beauty, health, and travel industries. She has served as a contributing editor at MyItThings.com, SMUStyle, and PR Couture. A 2009 Dallas Baptist University graduate, Lauren has worked in the Michael Kors showroom and reported from New York, Paris, and Montreal Fashion Weeks. She was an intern in the fashion department of the television series Gossip Girl. See her magazine at www.lolomag.com. Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs are authors, speakers, and counselors. Their writings include the widely used book I Do Again and are the founders of Hope Matters Marriage Ministries in Dallas. See their website: www.hopeformarriages.com. Brittany (Scruggs) Morgan is Lauren’s fraternal twin. She works in accounting for a commercial insurance company and is married to her best friend, Shaun. Marcus Brotherton is a journalist and professional writer known for his literary collaborations with high-profile public figures, humanitarians, inspirational leaders, and military personnel. He has authored or coauthored more than 25 books, including the New York Times best-seller We Who Are Alive and Remain, with 20 of the last surviving Band of Brothers. See his website: www.marcusbrotherton.com.
--This text refers to the audioCD edition.
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- ASIN : B0088NXOAY
- Publisher : Tyndale Momentum (November 15, 2012)
- Publication date : November 15, 2012
- Language : English
- File size : 6209 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
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- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 273 pages
- Lending : Enabled
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This is an inspirational true story of Lauren Scruggs and her family. Lauren suffered life-threatening injuries when she walked into an airplane propeller on a dark evening in Dec 2011. She lost her left hand and an eye and had to go through multiple surgeries. One of the things I liked was that the first half of the book alternated chapters in the voice of each family member, so you see the story from different viewpoints. This could have been a tragic story but it is also a story of faith and hope in the face of extreme trials and is, therefore, uplifting.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2012
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I bought this book somewhat reluctantly, worried that it would be too preachy for me to enjoy or relate to. I was pleasantly surprised to find that, while there is a good deal of discussion about Lauren's faith and the Scrugg's family's faith, it is not a preachy book. It was inspiring on many levels: the story of Lauren's parents and how they came back together after seven years of being divorced (a divorce that was pretty bitter to begin with) and the story of how the community pulled together to help the family through this crisis were great subplots and inspiring on their own. You definitely feel that Lauren has a "young" or immature voice -- there is a lot of description about people's looks, dress, etc., but she also recognizes in the end that outward appearance was something she placed too much value on. She doesn't try to make herself out to be perfect, and she lets the reader in on the struggles she endured, including lashing out at her parents during her darker times. I read this in about a day and I enjoyed it more than I expected to. There is even a good description of the accident and how it could have happened to anyone, for those who still think Lauren was just a dumb blonde who should have missed the spinning propeller.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2015
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Terrific! An uplifting memoir about a terrible incident that happened to a remarkable woman. Lauren is an inspiration for all of us. I thoroughly enjoyed how this memoir was written from different points of view. Lauren speaks quite a bit, but you also hear from her twin sister, her mother, and her father. I could relate to Lauren's story, but also to her mother's as I thought about my daughter. Wonderful book. There is a lot of mention of faith in it, but if you apply your own belief it is not too much. Looking forward to reading her follow-up with her husband, Jason Kennedy.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2013
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I first heard about Lauren's accident on Monday Dec. 5, 2011. I was deeply shocked by the tragedy of the events and instantly became interested in following the progress of her recovery because it seemed like such a random, tragic and awful event that could have happened to anyone. Adding to that the fact that here was this beautiful young girl, instantly changed forever. I followed the family's struggles through their CaringBridge site updates and was continuously inspired by the postings her mom would make on a regular basis. Reading the book was like getting to know this family personally. Many of the stories shared through its pages echoed of postings I had read before, yet these were much more detailed, personal and with background into the family story that made me feel connected. It is such a story of faith, triumph and recovery, that I was unable to put the book down until I finished reading it. It really makes you wish for this woman's complete recovery and permanent mark in this world. Truly an amazing story.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2014
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Like the messiness of life that does not come with a single challenge, climax and resolution, this book beautifully weaves together the complexity of perspective and experience that impact this young woman's life in a profound culmination of adversity and fortuity. I stayed up into the morning reading this book wanting to find out 'what happens next.' I have purchased it as well for a friend and have recommended it to many others. A great read as well for our teens who need to understand the importance of knowing their identity and seeing the realities of the real world - the tough decisions and easy mistakes - and still know that they can pursue success without abandoning virtue.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2014
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This was a terrible accident and I'm not minimizing it. I just think that in writing, the way the entire experience was expressed is overdramatized. A lot of the details in the book are shallow and unnecessary. I found myself rolling my eyes rather than being caught up in the story. Her father "wailing" before he even knew how serious her injuries were, and then "curling up into the fetal position" (stated several times) afterwards just came across as strange to me. I'm not saying that when your adult child is injured that you shouldn't be upset, but the way it was written came across as over the top.
I believe that waiting a little longer to write the book and sharing her experiences (rather than her past) would have provided greater insight to others who may also be coping with such a disability, as well as making it a more honest and interesting read overall.
I believe that waiting a little longer to write the book and sharing her experiences (rather than her past) would have provided greater insight to others who may also be coping with such a disability, as well as making it a more honest and interesting read overall.
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angela durkin
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... across the front held down with cellotape and smelt bad
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Book was in used condition when I bought it but it came with a huge slash across the front held down with cellotape and smelt bad

sarah
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2012Verified Purchase
From this book and the stories, you learn how truly amazing Lauren is, and how very inspirational. Her family are just so sweet and brave too. I can't put it into any other words that will do them all justice apart from - AMAZING!

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Lauren and her family are very honest in this account of Lauren's accident. I would encourage you to read it.

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Loved this book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2013Verified Purchase
Lauren Scruggs is a real inspiration. this book is a 'must read' for anyone who has had any type of facial injury/disfigurement. She is a brave and beautiful young woman with a great faith and example of how God works in those to help others.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2014Verified Purchase
Amazing book on tragic accident that claimed fashion bloggers hand and eye.Inspiring and emotional read.Loved it1
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