Books about our Heroes
Heroes are everywhere in our society. These books were written about or written by those heroes. World War II veterans to healers to sports figures to teachers, these inspirational men and women have so much to teach the world. Books about heroes are lasting treasures to pass on to next generation and the next and the next. Living through and overcoming incredible circumstances, these heroes can inspire you to take that great leap of faith, knowing you'll come out safe on the other side. Satisfaction guaranteed. |
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Daedalus RisingThe True Story of Icarusby Robert William Case  ISBN: 0-9820838-1-5 | for the 21st Century
Long ago, Daedalus invented wings, showing us that it could be done. He made two pair of them, one for himself and one for his son. It was a truly wonderful gift.
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A Boy, A Ship & A WarA Tin-Can sailor, Serving on the USS VanValkenburgby Claud Aldrich ISBN: 0-9670242-6-9 |
Learn about WWII from one who lived it. Claud Aldrich was a tin-can sailor, serving on the USS VanValkenburg and taking the ghosts of USS Arizona with them, since this newly commissioned ship was named for the Captain of the battleship sunk during Pearl Harbor.
Claud was a poor boy, one of nine children, seven boys and two girls, drafted in to the United States Navy, an entirely new world, which he knew nothing about. There was a rude awakening for him, to shape up to the facts of life on a warship in a time of war. Learning to be in harm's way and survive. Relive your WWII memories with a fellow veteran or experience what someone you loved experienced. If one of your loved ones experienced the war in the Pacific, learn and gain new perspective of what it was like for them. If you have someone who doesn't respect the power of war, you need this book to help enlighten them as to the real hell of living on a battleship. Proud, very proud to be one of the 'greatest generation!' |
Children's Thoughts On Patriotismby Sarah Wayman ISBN: 0-9723309-5-X | This collection of poems began as one family's history lesson. From there, the idea grew and seemed to take on a life of its own. Over one hundred children, ages five to seventeen, contributed to this book. Their words and ideas expressed here tell how young Americans feel about their country; their poems speak for themselves. |
Western Railroad EngineerThe Autobiography of Railroad Engineer Charles Farisby Charles Faris ISBN: 1-932344-15-2 |
A Railroad Resource book written about the life and career of Railroad Engineer Charles L. Faris. Very interesting and full of history, it is fascinating to see all the trains and railroad engines Charlie ran in his career as an engineer. The pictures and real-life experiences portrayed throughout this book truly make an important piece of history come to life! From Idaho and all over the western frontier, this railroad engineer tells of the train wrecks, victories, fascinating passengers and stories along the way.
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