Down But Not Out

Joe Piersante is a third-generation law enforcement officer who began his career with the Detroit Police Department. After a few years, he transitioned to the United States Department Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), where he was selected to be on the FAST teams. Joe was critically wounded on a tour overseas when he sustained a gunshot wound to his head. When many would have quit, Joe persevered. He fought back, and even after losing his vision from the injuries he sustained, he went on to excel in a number of areas, including becoming a professional bodybuilding champion. Joe's story will inspire you to dig deep and discover the will to fight again, the will to overcome adversity, and ignite a fire in your soul to get back up when life delivers a breathtaking blow. Make no mistake: Joe Piersante is an uncommon man among uncommon men. He is a walking miracle, but as you read through this book, you will discover why he is a walking miracle, what it is that makes him uncommon, and how you can get back up in life and fight back.