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| |  | History | Home » » » Heroes Among Us: Firsthand Accounts of Combat from America's Most Decorated Warriors in Iraq and Afghanistan | | | | | | | Description: | | True stories of courage from the frontlines.
Over one million Americans have served in Iraq and Afghanistan in the past four years, 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 all demonstrated an 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. | | | Product Details: | | | Hardcover:
| 352 pages | | Publisher:
| NAL Hardcover | | Publication Date:
| January 02, 2008 | | Package Length:
| 9.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.15 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 8 reviews |
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Best nonfiction book I've read lately.May 09, 2009
I bought this book because I wanted to support the author. I believe that our young people look up to sports figures and politicians, when they can find heroes next door. As it turned out, I enjoyed the book, although I had to stop often to dry my eyes. These young American men and women are the true heroes in our lives. We owe them our freedom and all of the wonderful things that come with it.
 Under StatedApr 06, 2009
This is an exceptional book. Unfortunately, for the reader who has little or no military or law enforcement (SWAT/SRT) experience the book does not convey the heroics of the receipients. Because most of the details are in the medal winners words they routinely down play their actions. It doesn't due justice to their bravery. Regardless, I enjoyed the book and will keep it for my children to read someday.
Semper Fi.
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Unsung HerosNov 30, 2008
A book full of stories of unsong heros who put their life on the line in the line of duty.
It brings home the human cost of war and leaves you wondering if any piece of land is worth the sacrfice of human lives while at the same time leaves you amazed at the courage of ordinary human man & women.
The leaders of nations that engage us in brutal wars should read this book and maybe rethink their actions.
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Real heroes and real stories of how the war in Iraq is goingSep 18, 2008
I wish we could hear more about what is actually going on in Iraq, instead of the propaganda that comes out from the agenda driven media.
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Great BookMay 29, 2008
Wow, this book just blew me way. I was not the kind of person who loved reading and read during my spare time. However, my friend introduced me to this book, and to date this is the best war book that I have ever read. I would recommend this book to people of all ages but mostly to people who are in high school. The detail given in this book is outstanding and it really makes you reflect upon your life and ponder the freedom that we have, and how it was gotten by thousands and thousands of americans that put there lives on the line every day.
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