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Instant #1 National Bestseller!
“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
From the authors of Walk in My Combat Boots, “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).
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.
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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
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- pamela corsoro
- 11-22-24
What my Dad never told me
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
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- Michael
- 12-21-24
wow
An amazing collection of stories about some of our heroes. This is a must read/listen.
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- Johann
- 02-11-25
Life Lesson Learned
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.
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- Michael Busick
- 03-04-25
A Veteran's must listen to
This audio book was a very humbling listening. Any veteran would enjoy this book. Thank you!
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- Wilson Che' Gray
- 10-25-24
EXCELLENT
Should be a must read for all those that are thinking about serving! Great insight of our great Hero’s and their sacrifice.
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- Joseph L. Cannava
- 11-20-24
Very Moving!
So wonderful hearing the stories of these wonderful Americans. God bless them and their families.
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- Ben R Faus
- 11-21-24
Admiration for our hero’s.
Rich selection of recipients. Narrative and narrator. Description of persons and locations of action and characters.
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- Amy
- 12-05-24
American bravery
I liked how the author said what metals they got and got really deep into the story of the American heroes that serve this nation
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