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Heroes Among Us: Firsthand Accounts of Combat From America's Most Decorated Warriors in Iraq and Afghanistan
 
 
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Heroes Among Us: Firsthand Accounts of Combat From America's Most Decorated Warriors in Iraq and Afghanistan [Paperback]

Major Chuck Larson (Editor, Introduction), John McCain (Afterword), General Tommy Franks (Foreword)
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Book Description

January 6, 2009
More than one million Americans have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, but fewer than 500 from this group have earned a Silver Star, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, or the Medal of Honor. These Americans have demonstrated extraordinary courage under fire?in the worst of circumstances. They come from all branches of the military. They also come from all over the country and all walks of life, representing the entire spectrum of races and creeds.

But what unites them are their deeds of consummate bravery, beyond the call of duty. Heroes Among Us tells these extraordinary true stories of valor, honor and sacrifice.


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"However any of us feel about the politics of the war in Iraq, we must always honor the men and women who have volunteered for this difficult, dangerous duty. Chuck Larson has given us an inspirational and memorable collection of the personal lives and heroics of these brave young Americans. These are stories to be remembered and cherished."
- Tom Brokaw

"Here are the voices that need to be heard...those of the men and women on the ground in the war on terror. They are courageous, humane, and gripping. Above all, they are truthful. If you want to understand this war and understand those who are fighting it, you must read this book."
- Sean Hannity

"This book is an extraordinary testimonial to both heroism and humanity. These accounts are powerful reminders of why Americans in uniform deserve our respect, our support, and our gratitude."
- Senator Joe Lieberman

"During my time in the military, what I found most inspiring as well as most humbling is the courage and bravery exemplified by our men and women on the front line. They define honor and sacrifice; our nation is forever indebted to their souls. The stories, chronicled with unflinching honesty, capture their experience. Heroes Among Us transcends politics and ideology and will inspire us all."
- General Richard Myers, former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff

"Heroes Among Us reminds us that many of our troops want to be in this fight. They believe in the mission, they believe in their country, and they believe in each other."
- Laura Ingraham, talk radio host and author

"On September 11th, my son, Todd, and the other passengers and crew of United Flight 93 launched the first counterattack in our homeland...On that day, "Let's roll" became a rallying cry across our nation. This spirit lives on today through the men and women who continue the fight in Iraq and Afghanistan. Chuck's account of their stories helps us to document their valor for generations to come."
- Mr. David Beamer --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Major Chuck Larson served for a year with the US Army in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and was awarded the Bronze Star. Author website: chucklarson.com. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: NAL Trade; Reprint edition (January 6, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0451225848
  • ISBN-13: 978-0451225849
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #728,577 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for ALL Americans, January 24, 2008
Maj. Chuck Larson is to be commended for compiling the heart-wrenching, uplifting real-life accounts of our nation's heroes. I believe it will change the way most people view the men and women that sacrifice so much for America's freedom. It's real life... this is not fiction.

You will be amazed at the self-sacrifices, the heroism, the humility and the optimism. Forget what the media is telling you, read this book. This is where you find out what is REALLY happening in Iraq and Afghanistan.

As I read this book, I shed tears for the warriors who wrote the stories -and also shed tears for the ignorant people that will never know what these warriors have done for America and the world.

Do you want to be inspired? Do you want to be moved? Read this book.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Stories of U. S. Fighting Men in Iraq and Afghanistan!, March 2, 2008
HEROES AMONG US is an inspiring collection of first-hand combat accounts by 29 Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force servicemen awarded either the Silver Star, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Distinguished Service Cross or Medal of Honor for heroism in Afghanistan or Iraq. Over 1 1/2 million men and women have served in those beleaguered countries but fewer than 500 have been awarded the above decorations. The men in this book are some hardchargers!

The two dozen award winners who contributed accounts for this book range from line doggies to Marine Recon, truck drivers to Navy Corpsmen, Air Force F-15 backseaters to Army Rangers. The group includes career soldiers and reservists. There's even a set of identical twins, both of whom served in Army Engineer battalions who were awarded Silver Stars. Sadly several awards were posthumous.

Some of the battles described in this book were absolutely hellacious affairs, pitting U.S. troops against swarms of enemy soldiers and irregulars all too willing to die for Saddam Hussein and/or Allah. Yet the accounts themselves are related in a matter-of-fact tone, a reflection of each individual's professionalism in the face of ferocious combat. What comes across in these narratives is not only that spirit of professionalism but also the dedication and commitment of each individual to the mission and their buddies.

For a first-hand, unvarnished look at modern combat, HEROES AMONG US can't be beat! Highly recommended.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Portrayal of America's Best, May 2, 2008
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I am an 88-year-old WW-11 naval officer who served in the Atlantic and Pacific war zones. I was transfixed not only by the experiences these heroes endured, but by the mater-off-fact tone of their narratives. At the end of each story, I instinctively turned back to the cover picture of the author and studied the photo trying to momorize the features....portraits of true American heroes.
I was especially impressed by the individual comments about the Iraqui people, revealing them as decent, caring individuals who we would be proud to have as neighbors.
This book should be required reading for every high school boy and girl senior prior to graduation. The overall tone of the book runs counter to the torrent of negative comment directed at us by the American media. The indivuals portrayed in this book make me proud to be an American and to have served my country when virtually every living American supported our military. This book served to lessen my sadness over the limited support for present day American male and female military personal.

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