by Jane Hampton Cook (Author), John Croushorn (Author), Jocelyn Green (Author)
Through multiple, never-before-told stories, readers will uncover the personal challenges of the battlefield. In Stories of Faith and Courage from the War in Iraq & Afghanistan you'll find the experiences and perspectives of deployed soldiers, chaplains, military wives and parents, organizers of humanitarian efforts, veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, loved ones of fallen soldiers, and more. You'll meet: - The crew member on a Marine transport vessel combating a dust storm during the invasion- a major overcoming bureaucratic challenges to stand up the Iraq Air Force- a three-star general motivating his team to build a stronger Iraq through reconstruction projects- the mother of a Navy SEAL who herself demonstrated tremendous courage under fire after her son's death- and a congressman heralding the founding principles of our nation, ones he passed along to his son who served in IraqReaders will come away appreciating those who have lived loudly for liberty.