On Fire
The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life
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On Fire
Narrated by:
John O'Leary
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Narrated by:
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John O'Leary
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John O'Leary
About this listen
In the bestselling tradition of Brene Brown’s Daring Greatly and Nick Vujicic’s Life Without Limit, this powerful motivational memoir and guide shares a seven-step framework for living with purpose, resilience, and hope after unimaginable adversity.
When John O’Leary was just nine years old, he survived a devastating house fire that left him with burns over one hundred percent of his body. Doctors were unsure he would live. Through months of grueling hospital stays, painful recovery, and years of rebuilding his life, John discovered the transformative power of mindset, community, and choice. The people who stepped in to help him—family members, medical professionals, and total strangers—changed not only his future, but his understanding of what it means to truly live.
In this emotionally honest and uplifting book, O’Leary reflects on his childhood trauma, the pivotal decisions that helped him survive, and the lessons he learned while reclaiming mobility, confidence, and purpose. Drawing on personal experience and the principles that now shape his work as a globally recognized inspirational speaker and entrepreneur, he presents a practical seven-step approach to turning hardship into fuel for a meaningful life.
Empowering and deeply moving, this book encourages you to recognize life’s defining moments—both large and small—and choose how you respond to them. It’s a call to move beyond survival, ignite passion, and live fully engaged, even when the path forward is uncertain.
An inpirational story.
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One of the best books I have read!
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The best book I have read in years, and learned so much about what I can do to be a better person. AMAZING! THANK YOU, John, for sharing your story, being so vulnerable and authentic and so funny and courageous. Namaste.
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What did you like most about On Fire?
I loved every part of the book!What was one of the most memorable moments of On Fire?
From sports celebrities, to family, to nurses and janitors, it is amazing to hear how each one played a part in John's storyWhat does John O'Leary bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
If this book wasn't in audio version, I would most likely never have read it. Thanks for narrating your story John.Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
There were some parts of the story which really struck home, his relationship with his dad. It was nice to hear a story that didn't involve an emotionally disturbed childhood.Any additional comments?
Everyone should read this book, everyone will get something out of it.Inspirational
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