News & Press Releases

News & press releases

November 15th, 2005 New Dust Jacket

July 29th, 2005 Emilys First Book Signing at Books and Company, Birmingham

July 29th, 2005 Book signing TV Ad (Quick Time or Windows Media)

July 18th, 2005 Emilys Book, Lifes Been a Blast, released!

September 2003 Civil Suit Against Rudolph

June 2003 Oh Happy Day! Rudolph Has Been Captured!

January 2003 Five Years After the Bombing

June 2003 Reply to Nancy Barginear (Is Abortion Murder)

Birmingham abortion clinic bombing survivor opens up on 25th anniversary

Birmingham abortion clinic bombing survivor opens up on 25th anniversary

Emily Lyons came face to face with a bomb 25 years ago that damaged her life, body and career. She…

Abortion Clinic Bombing Victim Emily Lyons Speaks Out

Abortion Clinic Bombing Victim Emily Lyons Speaks Out

Emily Lyons, the victim of an ‘Army of God’ bombing at a Birmingham, Ala., women’s clinic, describes her horrific experience…

Birmingham clinic bombed 20 years ago today

Birmingham clinic bombed 20 years ago today

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Eric Robert Rudolph bombed a Birmingham abortion clinic 20 years ago today, January 29, 2018. The…

Husband of Birmingham abortion clinic bombing victim believes few will read bomber’s book

Husband of Birmingham abortion clinic bombing victim believes few will read bomber’s book

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — The husband of a nurse injured in the 1998 bombing of a Birmingham abortion clinic says convicted…

I Survived an Abortion Clinic Bombing — and I Refuse to Let It Stop Me

I Survived an Abortion Clinic Bombing — and I Refuse to Let It Stop Me

In an explosion at an Alabama abortion clinic in 1998, Emily Lyons was maimed for life. But as revealed in…

Eric Rudolph Sentenced For 1996 Atlanta Olympics Bombing

Eric Rudolph Sentenced For 1996 Atlanta Olympics Bombing

ATLANTA – AUGUST 22: Emily Lyons, a survivor of the Birmingham, Alabama abortion clinic bombing, speaks to the media before…

Victims Have Say as Birmingham Bomber Is Sentenced

Victims Have Say as Birmingham Bomber Is Sentenced

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 18 – It was Emily Lyons’s first chance to address Eric R. Rudolph, the bomber whose attack…

Nurse Emily Lyons, Victim of a 1998 Abortion Clinic Bombing, Speaks About the Capture of Eric Rudolph

Nurse Emily Lyons, Victim of a 1998 Abortion Clinic Bombing, Speaks About the Capture of Eric Rudolph

“I lost my left eye, it damaged my right eye, broke the right side of my face, first, second and…

Life’s Been a Blast: The true story of Birmingham bomb survivor Emily Lyons

Life’s Been a Blast: The true story of Birmingham bomb survivor Emily Lyons

Emily Lyons survived a bomb detonated by Eric Robert Rudolph in Birmingham, Alabama on January 29th, 1998. Rudolph was on…

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This book is not just about surviving a tragic event; it’s about finding meaning and purpose in the face of adversity. Emily and Jeff’s story is a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, we have the capacity to rise above, to fight for what’s right, and to inspire others along the way. "Life's Been a Blast" is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration, courage, and a profound understanding of what it means to truly live."

Beatrice Griffiths

"Life's Been a Blast" is a deeply moving and inspirational memoir that will stay with you long after you turn the last page. Emily Lyons' journey from the devastating bombing that nearly took her life to becoming a fierce advocate for women’s rights is nothing short of remarkable.

William Reyes

Emily's strength, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice shine through every chapter. Jeff Lyon’s perspective adds an emotional depth that highlights the power of love and partnership in overcoming life’s greatest challenges.

Natalie Morton