Chicken Soup for the Veteran's Soul: Stories to Stir the Pride and Honor the Courage of Our Veterans (Chicken Soup for the Soul) [Hardcover]

Jack Canfield (Author), Mark Victor Hansen (Author), Sidney R. Slagter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2001

Chicken Soup for the Veteran's Soul will inspire and touch any veterans and their families, and allow others to appreciate the freedom for which they fought.

A compelling collection of the true-life experiences of extraordinary men and women in every branch of service, who changed the course of history by their acts of valor in World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf War. Their experiences offer a glimpse of timeless history, revealing moments of compassion, bravery, respect and reverence. With chapters on Above and Beyond, The Home Front, The Front Lines, Coming Home, Healing, Brothers in Arms and Honoring Those Who Served, this collection relays heroic deeds, acts of compassion and empathy, fears confronted, and victories attained.

This is a wonderful tribute to anyone who gave in service to their country, as well as to their families.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

"I dare you to read this book without puddling up with admiration for the courage displayed by our soldiers and an appreciation of Chicken Soup's philosophy that one person can make a difference to those whose lives he touches, even in the terrible toils of combat."

—Walter Cronkite, special news correspondent, CBS News

A Moving Tribute to Veterans

Gettysburg, Iwo Jima, Anzio, Guadalcanal, Omaha Beach, the Chosin Reservoir, Hamburger Hill. These places are woven into our national psyche because we all know someone who selflessly served their country in faraway places like these, defending the freedom we all share. Chicken Soup for the Veteran's Soul celebrates these extraordinary men and women who changed the course of history.

You will be overcome with emotion from these powerful true stories of veterans and their families, many of whom are sharing their experiences for the first time. Whether they were Prisoners of War, Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, USO volunteers, loved ones who waited at home, or GIs who battled daily in the trenches, they all put their dreams on hold, held fast to their faith and overcame their fears in the name of freedom.

Whether you are a veteran yourself, are related to one or simply enjoy the rights that they fought so hard to defend, this remarkable book will leave you with a heightened admiration for our nation's best. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

About the Author

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, the New York Times and USA Today best-selling co-authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, have dedicated their lives to the personal and professional success of others.

Sidney R. Slagter is the founder and president of Veteran Stories, Inc., a corporation dedicated to recognizing and honoring veterans from all wars and all branches of service. Born into a family of veterans, he developed a passion for military history at an early age. He has appeared as a guest speaker on television and radio shows, and recently addressed the members and guests of the Medal of Honor Society in Pueblo, Colorado.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: HCI (May 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558749381
• ISBN-13: 978-1558749382
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,453,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read, August 16, 2001

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Brian (CT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chicken Soup for the Veteran's Soul: Stories to Stir the Pride and Honor the Courage of Our Veterans (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (Hardcover)

Reading this book renewed my pride in being a veteran, and it was heartwarming to read about the sacrifices made by our vets, and the honor they possess. I highly recommend this book to any vet, or to anyone who knows a vet.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Veteran's lives unfold in the turning of the pages, July 24, 2001

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"theamazonking" (Barboursville, WV USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chicken Soup for the Veteran's Soul: Stories to Stir the Pride and Honor the Courage of Our Veterans (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (Hardcover)

As a veteran, I was amazed that I have never read any of the stories in this book in the past. It took me a while to realize that these stories were in fact very personal, they effected the lives of the people deeply. Some of the stories made me cry others made me laugh. Many people do not realize how much so many have give to keep this country free, the only complain about the way thing are run in Washington, never have ever sacrificed even a small portion of what our great countries veterans have. Read this book, and thank God for the things you have, and for not having to go through what some of these veterans did.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Those who have family in the military this book is a must!, June 20, 2001

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Nicole Y Heller (APO, AE United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chicken Soup for the Veteran's Soul: Stories to Stir the Pride and Honor the Courage of Our Veterans (Chicken Soup for the Soul) (Hardcover)

As the daughter of an Air Force pilot and the wife of an Army Cavalry Scout, this book touches me personally. The stories relayed in this collection are heart-warming, prideful and on occassion tear provoking, but for anyone who has had a family member in the armed forces or knows someone who is serving their country or has served in the past, this will definitely hit home.