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The inspiring, unflinching true story of "blind" faith, as Major Scotty Smiley awakes in a hospital bed and realizes his world is permanently dark he must stretch his faith like never before. Courageous, heartfelt, and honest, Hope Unseen challenges readers to question their doubts, not their beliefs, and depend upon…

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1 author picked Hope Unseen as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This is an emotional and moving story of a young officer who was badly injured in Iraq and lost all his eyesight from that injury.

But that did not stop him. He stayed on active duty, went to Duke and got his master's degree, returned to his alma mater, West Point, to command the headquarters company, and then taught the next generation of America’s Army leaders while at West Point.

If I want to see what is right with America, I need to go no further than to read this book about Captain Scotty Smiley. His story made me proud.…

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