The Oprah Winfrey Show: The Podcast Their First Interview Together – Reporter Bob Woodruff and His Wife, Lee
Sep 10, 2024
In this heartfelt conversation, journalist Bob Woodruff and his wife, Lee, share their gripping love story following Bob's near-fatal injury in Iraq. Lee recounts the harrowing moment she learned of Bob's accident and how she bravely broke the news to their children. Bob opens up about his traumatic experience and the struggle to regain his identity during rehabilitation. Together, they discuss the importance of family, newfound gratitude, and their advocacy for veterans, making their journey a poignant tale of resilience and hope.
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Phone Call That Changed Everything
- Lee Woodruff describes getting the 7 a.m. call from ABC saying Bob was wounded and her world stopped.
- She immediately protected her four children and became the “general” to hold the family together.
Seeing The Injury Up Close
- Lee saw Bob in a military hospital with his brain swollen out of his skull like a rugby ball.
- She focused on small details like his eyebrows to find hope amid the shock.
Who Saved Him In The Tank
- Bob remembers waking briefly in the tank and seeing his cameraman Doug's scared face with blood.
- Vinnie (Doug) helped save Bob by holding his neck to stop the bleeding.
