Tommy is a family friend and a true hero in ...
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Tommy is a family friend and a true hero in my eyes.  God Bless Tommy in all he does in the future.

Jim Rather
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This is the true story of love, desperation, courage, and relentless hope in a family that overcame tremendous circumstances to make a difference. From the very beginning of the book you can feel the commitment of the author to document the history of a family through researching from original sources. We get to know the background of William Still who gave us an eyewitness account of the Underground Railroad. In a time when keeping records could get people killed, Still carefully recorded the stories of the fugitives he helped in the hopes that families could be reunited. At that time it seemed impossible that slavery would ever be destroyed, but when it was, Still published this priceless piece of history lest we ever forget the price of freedom. One of my favorite stories he told was when a southern lady tried to recapture her slave who had escaped to a free state and was working a job. The townspeople hid him and ran the master out of town. They literally posted Deuteronomy 23:15-16 ("you shall not return an escaping slave to his master.") all over the town and continued harassing the master until she gave up and left the town.

It was such a treat to read this well-researched biography of a true American hero. We also appreciate the extra attention that the author paid to the faith of these characters whose reliance on God helped them keep going through extraordinary circumstances. We hope that this author will continue contributing more superb biographies like this one.
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This is a fantastic movie. It was a humbling experience to be given a window into his life. He truly embodies the definition of an American hero. Its a must see to anyone. I would strongly encourage showing it to your kids and loved ones. He is the type of man anyone should strive to be like.
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"Sam the Hero Cat" is a story of values that everyone will love. Children can identify with and learn from the cat's exploits in saving his family. They will want to emulate this self-sacrificing act as only children can. It will bring out the best in them and help set them on a principled path in a time when narcissism and lack of responsibility appear to be running rampant in our society. This little book, made with love and dedicated to love, is a beacon shining through the miasma. In every way possible it inspires us all to want to be what Sam stands for - sharing the hero within - and use him as our guide for developing even greater heroism.
"Sam the Hero Cat" was recently rewarded "Best All-Around Children's Non-Fiction Book" at the Florida Publisher's Association annual President's Book Awards. A truly well-deserved honor!
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I found Sean's book after it was recommended by another author. I purchased the book and reading it was a truly humbling experience.

I am not the kind of person who throws around the word hero very often but the guys in Outlaw Platoon are true American heroes. The guys put it all on the line once they touched down in enemy territory and their story is one of courage, bravery and brotherhood that should be mandatory reading in my opinion.

Of course there are other stories of courage and heroism and I am not singling these guys out but I have a different outlook now that I have finished the book.

Thank you to Sean, Pinholt, Dye and all the guys from Outlaw Platoon and all of our service men and women who have put and continue to put their lives on the line to protect us each and every day.

I am an avid reader of authors such as Thor, Silva and Flynn, to name a few, but this true story is in a different category. Do yourselves a favor and read it.
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Arthur Shores was an American hero of the first order. It is one thing to act heroically when your government is behind you, another entirely when the government not only gives cover to your enemies, but acts against you as well. I found his story, as told and experienced by his now adult children, to be a heartwarming, uplifting and inspiring account of recent American history. In short a thoroughly enjoyable read.
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I know Tom/Tina personally and am very proud of his fully disclosing the very difficult struggles encountered along his transition. I am also very proud of Mary for sticking with him through it all. They will be a close, loving couple for the rest of their lives. God bless them.
224856
What a story about a true American hero and the effects of war on the warrior and their families.
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A tale of rescue and love, this story has the good brother, the bad brother, the selfish, egotistical rogue, and the understanding hero.
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So many men and women sacrifice their lives for America everyday. In this example, I am using Marines. Some marines die. Other men come back home but stagger under heavy mental pressures. Either way families suffer unexpected pain. Therefore, our responsibility is to always remember these people. In Return to Christmas by Kathy Macias, I met such a family. They have one son.

In the same novel, there is also another family. This family is very concerned with their son's  social development. The son's name is Ryan. He is extremely shy. He doesn't interact with the children at the Sunny Day Care center or with the children at Sunday School.  The mother, Mrs. Pritchard, hopes that another child will help Ryan become more confidant.  Kevin seems like the perfect friend because he is very outgoing. I liked reading about his friendship with two other little boys at the day care.

I also learned the name for Ryan's condition. It's called Attachment Disorder. I felt more comfortable knowing the name of the "disorder" rather than just calling the little one shy. The author deals with other real problems that might face parents and married people such as an interracial family. Multicultural families add so much to our lives. Still, societal problems may develop. I am grateful to the author, Kathy Macias, for looking at these different circumstances facing families.kathimacias.com/books/
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Us humans always wonder what our babies thinking. Tommy is being recruited to FSA, Feline Security Agency. He loves his human and has many friends, even police dog Frank. He is after the killer with the big pimple on his nose. Really funny story.
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An Army Reserve Special Forces veteran, Tom Friddle, returns home to NY State.  Things have changed, however, as his best friend, Brett, was killed in a tornado.

This story is about family, friends, life on the farm and much more.  In particular, I liked the scene in the barn when Blossom was calving.  Great part to this story.

And, living in Vermont, I can easily equate to the annual deer hunting rituals in the hills.  Tom's character is delved into deeply and the reader can see the toils that war has taken on him.  And, am wondering whether Boosch will be adopted by the Friddle family.

Most highly recommended.
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It's the story of a man who treats others with kindness and helps them to live up to their full potential of goodness. The hero characters are all people you would love to meet. Especially Pete who though he wasn't like the rest of us was tuned into the natural world so much more than we could ever imagine.
It's a must read.
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Jesse Leroy Brown is a true hero. His life was a shining example of perseverance and courage. Mr. Taylor's book was well written and extremely well researched. Jesse's flight school and combat experiences brought me vivid recollections of my own time in flight school and flying F/A 18s in combat. The Navy, along with American society, has gotten much better; but even in the late 80s and 90s, I observed some of the prejudice that Jesse encountered.

This book has universal appeal, but it will be especially inspirational to those who are on the leading edge of a movement.

I wish I could have met Jesse Leroy Brown and thanked him for paving the way for my success some 40 years later. My children will definitely know of his ultimate sacrifice. I thank Mr. Taylor for telling this important story.
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Mike Palecek just doesn't seem to run out of heartrending stories about small-town America.  His heroes feel like people we've known, or at least been around, all our lives.  They're not the successful businessmen or politicians we might envy on some level for their material wealth, nor are they likely to be street people.  They are typical Americans who've worked all their lives to keep up with those around them.  they've always wanted to belong.  They've been proud of their lives, their kids, their accomplishments and their America.

Charlie Johnson was like that.  When "Terror Nation" first looks at him, he's sitting in his home, staring out the window.  An autographed photo of Ronald Reagan is gazing right back at him.  He's comtemplating the recent events in his life, the ones that have put him where he is--waiting for his daughter to pick him up and take him to the local loony bin for 'testing'.  Testing.  Right.

Who thinks Charlie is crazy?  His family?  His neighbors?  The government?  Or do they just dislike that his open criticism of the accepted and popular political opinions?  Is Charlie's voice of dissent just a little too inconvenient?

Charlie's story is told against a backdrop of an America that has probably progressed a little further down the road to Amerika.  There are hotbeds of rebel activity where radical college students are fighting the private armies of the rich and powerful.  None of it gets in the papers; perhaps it is really going on today and we just don't know.  The Red Sox and White Sox in real life are baseball teams, not opponents in guerrilla warfare.  Aren't they?

What happens in this book to Charlie and his family could happen to anyone who cares in America today.  What happens is a warning for all of us that it is dangerous to fight the status quo.  What happens is a challenge to stand up against oppression and bigotry and lies.  What happens is an indictment of inaction even as it warns us that action can get us killed.

This is an important book that deserves to be read.  Mike Palecek is one of our finest political writers.
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Peyton character is well defined, you can relate to her and her family. Broken families, abused children and drugs. Tommy will grow up to be caring son, husband and father one day.
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A real story of a real hero.  Williams leaves his home to try his fortune in Burma and transitions into more than any of us could hope to be.  He dives into the culture of the country, the language and culture of the people, and bonds with the elephants more than apparently any white man prior.  He not only challenges the attitude of the British working with the elephants, but realizes how the elephants bond together, recognizing their complex social structure.  A must read for anyone interested in true history and real heroism.