"Marine Sgt. John Peck is a survivor, but he is also a thriver. His
story still makes me smile. I am so grateful that he entered our
lives."--Jennifer Griffin, FOX News
Marine Sgt. John Peck survived an IED during the War on Terror that left
him with a traumatic brain injury, amnesia, and cost him his marriage.
He survived another three years later, one that left him with three and
a half limbs missing. He's one of only two living people to survive the
flesh-eating fungus he contracted in recovery at Walter Reed, one that
left him as a quadruple amputee. And that's only the beginning of his
story.
What followed was a recovery nothing short of miraculous. With
resilience and the help of advocates like actor and philanthropist Gary
Sinise, FOX's Jennifer Griffin, and Bill O'Reilly, John would use a
specialized "Action Trackchair" wheelchair and a newly-built SmartHome
to get a third lease on life. In 2016, Peck underwent a groundbreaking
bilateral arm transplant, receiving two new arms. To date, the surgery
has been successful.
Today, Peck is a motivational speaker, a philanthropist for veteran and
wounded warrior causes, and is pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a
chef with the help of Chef Robert Irvine. From the lessons learned in a
difficult childhood and as a homeless teenager, to dealing with
depression and PTSD in recovery, to learning how to chop with another
man's arms, Rebuilding Sergeant Peck is Peck's account of an honest,
visceral, and inspirational story that is truly unique.
