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Chicken soup for the veteran's soul : stories to stir the pride and honor the courage of our veterans Cover Image

Chicken soup for the veteran's soul : stories to stir the pride and honor the courage of our veterans / [compiled by] Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Sidney R. Slagter.

ISBN: 9781558749382
ISBN: 1558749381
ISBN: 9781558749375
ISBN: 1558749373
Physical Description: xxiii, 384 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Publisher: Deerfield Beach, Fla. : Health Communications, [2001]
Copyright: &copy;2001

Canfield, Jack, 1944- (Author). Canfield, Jack, 1944- (Added Author). Hansen, Mark Victor. (Added Author). Slagter, Sidney R. (Added Author).

Summary:

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.