personal narratives

Calverley recounts her time as a child spent in a Jewish ghetto in Poland and how she survived after the loss of her mother and grandmother.

The riveting story of one hero who defines courage under fire. Experience the deadly din of modern warfare and the inspiring leadership and courage of legendary First Sergeant Brad Kasal in this riveting new book. It's a page-turning, first-hand account of Kasal's courageous mission to rescue fallen comrades under intense enemy fire during the Battle of Fallujah-actions that earned him the distinguished Navy Cross, America's second highest military award. This stunning, unforgettable account shows an American hero rising to the challenge of world events with leadership, valor, and loyalty.

The author tells the story of how, at age thirty, she learned she was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and needed a new heart; and shares how she not only survived the transplant, but became the first heart transplant recipient to climb some of the world's highest peaks.

Dr. Sandeep Jauhar recounts his brutal internship at a prominent teaching hospital in New York City, describing how he became disillusioned with the medical system, until he became a patient and was able to view the experience from the other side.

Draws on in-depth interviews with American soldiers to trace the history of the Iraq war from initial invasion to the present.

Presents the stories of twenty-five American veterans of the Iraq War, providing a variety of perspectives on the controversial conflict.

The story of six years in the life of a Polish Jewish boy, who along with his mother and sister, survived World War II through cunning and guile.

The author uses letters he wrote home to his mother during his tour of duty in Vietnam as the basis of a description of his experiences as a U.S. Marine Scout Sniper during the war.

Collects blog entries by more than forty American soldiers, written while serving in Afghanistan or Iraq or after returning home, and includes pieces by significant others and family members.