{"product_id":"the-generosity-of-scars-how-your-stories-of-struggle-can-change-lives-especially-your-own-hardcover","title":"The Generosity of Scars: How Your Stories of Struggle Can Change Lives--Especially Your Own - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eScott Mann\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if your ugliest scar could be your greatest asset? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e What if your story of struggle could be repurposed into a strategic tool for healing, influence, and impact in this modern world of distraction, disengagement, and division? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, retired Green Beret, and renowned strategic storyteller Scott Mann reveals how sharing your most difficult experiences can forge trust, inspire action, and create lasting change. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You've struggled. You have the scars to prove it. Those scars have something to say that is bigger and more impactful than all the wins and accomplishments you've accumulated. Those scars can reveal a story that the rest of the world needs to hear. You lie there staring at the ceiling at night, knowing you should put that message into the world. If only you could figure out how. If only you could craft and share a story worthy of the emotions pulsing through your veins right now. Then you could change lives. Maybe even save some. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The \u003ci\u003eGenerosity of Scars\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone who has struggled and wants to put their lived struggle to work in the service of others through authentic storytelling. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book, the second in his leadership trilogy, is different than most books about crafting stories. It is forged from high-stakes arenas in Scott Mann's three decade body of work, ranging from his time as a Green Beret in combat zones in Afghanistan, to TED stages, to theatrical productions about war, to corporate keynotes, to congressional testimony, to raising millions for non-profits--and all points in between. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e There is a growing demand across all industries to reclaim the lost art of storytelling for strategic influence. This book will give you everything you need to design and deliver a powerful scar story that raises your frequency above the Churn for authentic connection that inspires your people, teaches your associates, trains your new managers, persuades prospects and clients, and bridges gaps between you and your audience. When you re-purpose your scars into stories of struggle, you will be more authentic, relatable, and relevant--and that's what people follow. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e There is generosity in a scar, if you are willing to pay the price. If so, then read on and change the world.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLt. Col. Scott Mann\u003c\/b\u003e is a retired Green Beret with over twenty-two years of Army and Special Operations experience around the world. He is also a\u003ci\u003e New York\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eTimes \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author, actor, and playwright; his play \u003ci\u003eLast Out--Elegy of a Green Beret\u003c\/i\u003e, about the war in Afghanistan, can be found on Amazon Prime. He is the CEO of \u003ci\u003eRooftop Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e and the founder of \u003ci\u003eTask Force Pineapple\u003c\/i\u003e, a nonprofit committed to helping veterans transitioning to civilian life find their voice and tell their stories. Scott trains corporate leaders, business owners, and sales professionals on best practices for authentic influence through storytelling and making deeper human connections. Scott appears frequently on Fox News, CNN, podcasts, and other platforms to speak about building organizational relationships, restoring trust in our communities, and a wide range of national security issues. Scott lives in Florida with his wife Monty. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Scott's ultimate passion is to inspire, teach, and share the power of storytelling from the stage. To book Scott as a keynote speaker for your next event, contact him at smann@scottmann.com\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 12, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52072312570157,"sku":"9781546010968","price":28.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/the-generosity-of-scars-how-your-stories-of-struggle-can-change-lives-especially-your-own-hardcover-7809660.webp?v=1780165147","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-generosity-of-scars-how-your-stories-of-struggle-can-change-lives-especially-your-own-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}