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Book Synopsis: In this moving collection of first-person accounts, the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces take us inside life in the military and share their personal stories of courage, perseverance, and sacrifice.
What does it mean to serve? Bestselling author Jody Mitic brings together veterans and active military personnel from across Canada to tell us, in their own words, what it means to answer the call of duty. Meet the World War II bomb aimer whose plane engines failed over Hamburg during a raid, the naval signalman who patrolled heavily bombarded waters in Southeast Asia during the Korean War, and the unarmed peacekeeper who found himself standing on a road riddled with mines in Rwanda. From the young recruit who marched over thirty kilometres on what turned out to be a broken leg to prove her mettle, to the three brothers in arms who endured a summer of relentless fighting in Afghanistan, this collection captures the pain and sacrifice, the risks and rewards of standing on guard for Canada.
Featuring stories of courageous rescues, bravery in the face of conflict, and camaraderie at home and overseas, Everyday Heroes is an authentic and stirring look inside the hearts and minds of the men and women in the Canadian Armed Forces. These stories will make you proud to be a Canadian.
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Everyday Heroes: Inspirational Stories from Men and Women in the Canadian Armed Forces is a captivating collection that takes you on a journey into the lives of the brave individuals who serve our country. Through their own words, these heroes share personal accounts of courage, perseverance, and sacrifice. Discover the true meaning of service as you delve into the stories of these selfless men and women.
In this remarkable book, bestselling author Jody Mitic brings together veterans and active military personnel from all corners of Canada to give you an intimate look at what it means to answer the call of duty. Learn about the World War II bomb aimer who faced engine failure over Hamburg during a crucial raid. Hear the story of the naval signalman who patrolled highly bombarded waters in Southeast Asia during the Korean War. Experience the emotions of an unarmed peacekeeper standing on a road riddled with mines in Rwanda.
Everyday Heroes showcases the resilience and indomitable spirit of those who serve. Whether it's the young recruit who marched over thirty kilometers on a broken leg to prove her mettle or the three brothers in arms enduring relentless fighting in Afghanistan, these stories exemplify the pain, sacrifice, and rewards of standing on guard for Canada.
Prepare yourself to be inspired by tales of courageous rescues, bravery amidst conflict, and unwavering camaraderie, both at home and overseas. Each page of this authentic collection allows you to step inside the hearts and minds of the men and women in the Canadian Armed Forces. As you read, you'll feel an overwhelming sense of pride in being Canadian, knowing that these everyday heroes are out there protecting our nation.
Experience the power of these awe-inspiring stories firsthand. Join us on this journey and be an Everyday Hero yourself by supporting the Canadian Armed Forces. Get your copy of Everyday Heroes: Inspirational Stories from Men and Women in the Canadian Armed Forces today.
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