One Tough Marine Author:Bruce H. Major Norton, Donald Hamblen "Searing . . . An inspiring story." Publishers Weekly. — On September 21, 1962, U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Donald N. Hamblen's life changed forever. During a routine parachute jump, Hamblen suffered injuries that cost him his leg. With most people, this would be the end of the story. But for this tough marine, it was only the beginning. An amazin... more »g story of courage, spirit, and self-determination . . . of a marine who fought the toughest battle of all -- and won.« less