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"Our whole lives were ahead of us-and then she was gone."

Tiran and Maleka Jackson celebrated their fifteenth anniversary in the Bahamas together when a delightful excursion turned deadly. Their tour boat exploded, killing Maleka and trapping Tiran in the fiery inferno of the burning boat.

Choosing Resilience is the heartbreaking and hope-filled story of Tiran's fight to survive the loss of his wife and the devastation of his body, which ultimately resulted in the amputation of his leg. By vulnerably sharing his darkest moments, Tiran teaches that resilience is a choice to be grasped and pursued so healing can take place. Tiran's will to recover amid tragic loss, grief, and insurmountable physical challenges will inspire and motivate you to believe that all things work together for good.