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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherLittle Brown & Company
ISBN-100316407208
ISBN-139780316407205
eBay Product ID (ePID)21065347795
Product Key Features
Book TitleAmerican Heroes : from the #1 Bestselling Authors of Walk in My Combat Boots
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2024
TopicMilitary / Special Forces, Military / United States, Military
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorMatt Eversmann, James Patterson
Book SeriesHeroes Among Us Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight20.7 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2024-937875
Reviews"Each turn of the page tells an inspiring story from a service member's own words."-- Stars & Stripes, "America at its best: ordinary Americans who found extraordinary courage and helped write our proud history in the process." -- Congressman Seth Moulton, Marine Veteran, "A vivid and authentic portrait of life in the modern military ... Powerful. This edifying collection captures the highs and lows of the military experience."-- Publishers Weekly, "The significant messages interwoven in this vast and varied panorama [are] honest, lively, and at times ironic, eerie and truly terrifying... American Heroes offers further proof of James Patterson's unique creativity and deep diligence."-- Bookreporter, "A monumental contribution to comprehending the motivation and distinguished service of American warriors. American Heroes is a book that every citizen should read."-- Association of the United States Army
Series Volume Number5
SynopsisIn this instant #1 national bestseller from the authors of Walk in My Combat Boots , "American Heroes is a gripping collection of firsthand accounts...capturing the indomitable spirit of our nation's finest" (Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Terminal List series). U.S. soldiers who served in overseas conflicts--from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan--share true stories of the actions that earned them some of America's most distinguished military medals, up to and including the Medal of Honor. They never acted alone, but always in the spirit of camaraderie, patriotism, and for the good of our beloved country. There has never been a better time for all of us to think about duty, sacrifice, and what it means to be an American hero. "A monumental contribution to comprehending the motivation and distinguished service of American warriors. American Heroes is a book that every citizen should read." --Association of the United States Army, Instant #1 National Bestseller! "A monumental contribution to comprehending the motivation and distinguished service of American warriors. American Heroes is a book that every citizen should read." -- Association of the United States Army From the authors of Walk in My Combat Boots, "American Heroes is a gripping collection of firsthand accounts...capturing the indomitable spirit of our nation's finest" (Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Terminal List series). U.S. soldiers who served in overseas conflicts--from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan--share true stories of the actions that earned them some of America's most distinguished military medals, up to and including the Medal of Honor. They never acted alone, but always in the spirit of camaraderie, patriotism, and for the good of our beloved country. There has never been a better time for all of us to think about duty, sacrifice, and what it means to be an American hero.
I have enjoyed reading the book, stories about many men and women who served our country, many of them were awarded the Medal of Honor. Great gift for our library!