Patrick Hardison was a 27-year-old volunteer firefighter in 2001 when he received the call that would change his life.

it. He said, “I’m writing a book.” “I want to show the world that there is hope,” the speaker said. He added that people with face injuries like his usually commit suicide. I understand, but they also have no hope. They think, “You know, I have to live like this,” but you don’t. There is hope for everyone who is hurt in that way.