American Soldier Proud and Free [Hardcover]

Kimberly Jo Simac (Author), Abbey and Dara Maillette (Editor), Donna Goeddaeus (Illustrator)

Book Description

For Those Who Love America! As Americans we live in the greatest country in the world and although we live in the land of opportunity, our freedoms are not free. Our American soldiers deserve an immense amount of credit for preserving those freedoms to which we have become accustomed to.

Kimberly Jo Simac feels passionate that everyone including our children, know that as Americans we need to appreciate all the rights we have and pay tribute to our soldiers who, throughout the years, have defended those rights. Artist Donna Goeddaeus masterfully creates a representation of the innocence of childhood and images depicting the symbols of patriotism such as the American flag and the pledge of allegiance.

American Soldier Proud and Free relays the value, importance, and pride the military plays to our country and culture. This book is devoted to the countless men and women who have proudly and selflessly served in our military in order to protect and preserve all we hold dear. This is the third book in Simac's "You Can Be A Star Series". Look for "When I Grow Up I'm Going to be a Hockey Star" and "Girls Play Hockey Too!"

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About the Author

Kimberly Jo Simac, along with husband Butch, has raised nine children in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin. Kim and Butch consider themselves very lucky to have raised their children in this great state and magnificent country.

Believing that America is the greatest country in the world, Kim says, "With the many blessings and grace that God has shed on this land, come great responsibilities. We have to respect our nation and guard our freedoms." Kim has written American Soldier Proud and Free to show our children that we should appreciate what we have and not take anything for granted.

When not writing children's books, Kim and Butch raise warm blood sport horses at their Eagle River training facility, where Kim coaches future equestrian stars. Kim hopes her children's books will encourage youth to dream big and be proud of who they are.

"I believe in working hard, caring for others and having fun doing it. These simple philosophies have carried me so far to date."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Great Northern Adventure Co., Inc.; 1st edition (November 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976393123
• ISBN-13: 978-0976393122
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,321,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Standing up for Faith, Family and Country is what Kim Simac is all about. Christian, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Horse Trainer, Author are some of the roles that describe Kim Simac and are contributing factors in the works that she produces for young children. With 3 titles in her You Can Be A Star series in print Kim works ignite the spark of patriotism that is in every child's heart. We must stop the indocrination of thoughts and conduct so very contrary from those who came before us. It is our duty and responsibility to defend the ideals and principles this nation was founded on. How will American children realize their ability to achieve greatness, if no one instills such attributes as courage, integrity and honesty in their hearts and in their minds? We must dedicate ourselves to leaving our children with the tools to carry on the rich heritage of being an American.

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars total propaganda, July 27, 2011

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WIguy - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Soldier Proud and Free (Hardcover)

This is total propaganda, written by a Tea bagger activist and political opportunist. The "author" of this piece of trash should be ashamed of herself for glorifying war to children. This is the type of sick and twisted propaganda that perpetuates war, and leads people to become religious/political extremists.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars rated a 1 because thats the lowest it goes, August 1, 2011

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army girl - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Soldier Proud and Free (Hardcover)

As a woman who did her time in the army, i think this book is appalling by using religion and emotion to glorify war to children. I love my country, and through my own false sense of duty thought that equated to fighting for it. What I learned is that killing people doesnt equate to love of country like this author would apparently like her innocent audience to believe. War is murder, not Gods will or "patriotism". Perhaps she could also write a book teaching our children how education is fascist, as apparently she also believes.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Real patriots don't print their books in China, August 6, 2011

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Hugo Keller - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Soldier Proud and Free (Hardcover)

That's pretty much it. It's shameful that Mrs Simac would go to the trouble of writing a book praising our troops and our country, but allow her publisher to have the printing done in China. It reminds me of those yellow "support our troops" magnets that people put on their cars, thinking they're helping the cause. In reality, the only party that benefits from the purchase of those stickers is the Chinese manufacturer. If you really want to teach your kids to respect our armed forces, take them to meet a serviceman or servicewoman. Don't support this unpatriotic woman or her Chinese printers.