Free Fall: Life Lessons That Caught Me When the Parachute Didn't Paperback – November 19, 2025

What happens when the parachute doesn’t open?For Rex Alan Davis, a decorated Army officer, that question became a reality during a near-fatal parachute accident that left him broken, immobile, and forced into a yearlong recovery. But Free Fall is about more than a soldier’s survival—it’s about the universal moments when life rips away our safety net.Whether through divorce, betrayal, addiction, financial collapse, or unexpected loss, everyone experiences their own “free fall”—a season when the ground gives way and we’re left asking: Is there a way back?With humor, candor, and the wisdom of a master storyteller, Davis weaves together his personal journey from battlefield to boardroom to ministry, offering lessons on resilience, perspective, and hope. Each chapter pairs gripping stories with practical takeaways, inviting readers to ask deeper questions, challenge themselves, and see life through a wider lens.Free Fall will inspire you to:Find strength in adversity.Reframe pain as purpose.Live intentionally with character, hope, and legacy in mind. More than a memoir, Free Fall is a guide for anyone who’s ever been knocked flat and is searching for the courage to rise again. Read more