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American Heroes

From the #1 bestselling authors of Walk in My Combat Boots

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American Heroes

By: James Patterson, Matt Eversmann, Tim Malloy
Narrated by: Joe Mantegna
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A #1 national bestseller from the authors of Walk in My Combat Boots, celebrate the devotion and sacrifices of our nation’s bravest heroes with this collection of stories from those serving in the line of duty.

U.S. soldiers who served in overseas conflicts—from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan—share true stories of the actions that earned them some of America’s most distinguished military medals, up to and including the Medal of Honor.

They never acted alone, but always in the spirit of camaraderie, patriotism, and for the good of our beloved country.

There has never been a better time for all of us to think about duty, sacrifice, and what it means to be an American hero. “A monumental contribution to comprehending the motivation and distinguished service of American warriors. American Heroes is a book that every citizen should read.” —Association of the United States Army

"American Heroes is a gripping collection of firsthand accounts … capturing the indomitable spirit of our nation’s finest" —Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Terminal List series Armed Forces Biographies & Memoirs Military & War Military Middle East Solider Air Force Special & Elite Forces

Critic reviews

“James Patterson's American Heroes is a compelling work of nonfiction that should not be missed. A riveting chronicle of valor, humanity, and sacrifice, the diverse stories within the book's pages represent the very threads that hold our flag together.”

—Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Chaos Agent, a Gray Man novel

“America at its best: ordinary Americans who found extraordinary courage and helped write our proud history in the process.”

—Congressman Seth Moulton, Marine Veteran

“American Heroes delivers compelling accounts of men and women at war. You can almost hear the bullets as you read these powerful stories told by and about selfless warriors. It’s a striking reminder that America’s highest awards for valor are more often earned by saving lives than by taking them.”

—ADM E. T. Olson, USN (Ret.), former CDR (USSOCOM)

“American Heroes is a gripping collection of firsthand accounts that plunges you into the heart of battle, told by those who lived it. Patterson and Eversmann deliver a raw, unflinching look at valor and sacrifice, capturing the indomitable spirit of our nation’s finest. This book is a tribute to courage that will leave you breathless and inspired."

—Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Terminal List series
“Urgent and full of suspense. . . A gripping account of American military members’ experiences before, during, and after wartime.”—Kirkus, starred review
“A vivid and authentic portrait of life in the modern military … Powerful. This edifying collection captures the highs and lows of the military experience.”—Publishers Weekly
“Extraordinarily well-written . . . Walk in My Combat Boots should be mandatory reading for every American citizen.”—Army magazine
“Walk in My Combat Boots will move you to tears and enlightenment . . . From despair to laugh-out-loud humor, philosophical enlightenment to cinematic action, this book has something for everyone, and means everything to someone who devoted his or her career to serving our country . . . a patriotic must-read.”—Southern Living
“The significant messages interwoven in this vast and varied panorama [are] honest, lively, and at times ironic, eerie and truly terrifying…American Heroes offers further proof of James Patterson’s unique creativity and deep diligence.”—Bookreporter
“Each turn of the page tells an inspiring story from a service member’s own words.”—Stars & Stripes
“A monumental contribution to comprehending the motivation and distinguished service of American warriors. American Heroes is a book that every citizen should read.”—Association of the United States Army

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American Heroes • Inspiring Stories • Courageous Accounts • Emotional Testimonies • Valuable Lessons • Heroic Characters

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I cannot tell you how much this old Navy vet lived this book. It is an honor for me to call these men and women my brothers and sisters in arms. Some of their stories made tears of sadness and anger surface as I heard the loss of their lives.

One of the best books of American Heroes

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This book is a reminder that freedom is not free. It is the result of the hard work of others who sacrificed so much for us to enjoy the freedom we have today. We owe them an immense debt for the sacrifices they made to insure our way of life was secure in this great nation! The book is well done and brings to life the true spirit of the American warrior. This is a wonderfully moving tribute to the men and women who have fought for our freedom.

Just WOW!

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My Father,Master Sergeant Matthew J Tworek was a Master Sergeant,CrewChief,in the Air Force during World War II…loved the B17’s..flew over Normandy 2x,along with other missions..always walked with a limp due to shrapnel..he died in 1972 never telling me of his missions until my daughters husband,interested in the war,looked him up..I wish he would have told me his stories..this book makes me think of what he saw & went thru..thank you for revealing what He went thru..our veterans are the the greatest

What my Dad never told me

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I listened to the author's interview on the Jordan Harbinger Show, and I listened to this book. There are life lessons learned from the stories the soldiers or their families told. Your mind is stronger than your body.

Life Lesson Learned

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love this book, will be reading more books by him. heartwarming about the military

everything

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