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The authors of the #1 New York Times bestselling Walk in My Combat Boots salute America's most courageous military heroes. From the storied battlefields of American military action, here are vivid, authentic stories from the men and women who gave themselves - and even their lives - serving in overseas conflict from World War II to Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. . For their extraordinary selflessness, camaraderie, and patriotism...for engaging combatants while outnumbered, under pressure, under fire ... for their service and sacrifice, they merited the US military's highest awards for valor, including: Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross Bronze and Silver Stars In the words of Medal of Honor winner Patrick Brady: "Soldiers believe life has no meaning unless it's lived for the benefit of future generations.
About the Author
JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. His books have sold in excess of 375 million copies worldwide. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades - the Alex Cross, Women's Murder Club, Detective Michael Bennett and Private novels - and he has written many other number one bestsellers including romance novels and stand-alone thrillers.James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of books for young readers including the Middle School, I Funny, Treasure Hunters, Dog Diaries and Max Einstein series. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed author of adult fiction in UK libraries for the past eleven years in a row. He lives in Florida with his wife and son.
