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American Heroes offers a close-up of this generation’s “citizen-soldiers” who have chosen the path of the patriot and gone into harm’s way for their countrymen. North’s unprecedented access, his grasp of history and his lucid reports from the crucible of combat make this a stirring chronicle of courage, commitment, compassion and faith.

Thank God for American heroes.

“Real heroes are selfless. Those who serve America in harm’s way in the war against radical Islam have that quality in abundance. And so do their families and loved ones at home. Yet, they rarely get the attention or coverage they deserve.

“Despite the way they are too often presented, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good. I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement - and then, just minutes later, help children get safely to school. No nation - ours included - has ever had a military force better than the one we have today.” - Oliver North]]> 2800049 4 2825842 1 5 2008 American Heroes: In the Fight Against Radical Islam (War Stories) total:30|5:12|4:11|3:5|2:2| 30 123 64 11 57542 3.96 406 65 1354836 4.00 2 3 47445530 1796553 2800049 0805447113 9780805447118 8 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2800049.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 4.11 28 American Heroes, New York Times best-selling author Oliver North addresses issues of global terrorism and jihad (holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims) from his firsthand perspective as a former military officer and national security advisor and current Middle East war correspondent. The patriotic book also pulls in reports and full-color photographs from War Stories, the award-winning FOX News Channel series hosted by North.</div><div> </div><div>Ambitious in scope, American Heroes details the earliest terrorism faced by the United States in the 1800s at the hands of the Barbary Pirates, the major terrorist group developments of the 1970s and 80s, and, most vividly, this current post-9/11 Iraq War era. North’s up-close field notes highlight the core values of today’s American soldier: courage, commitment, compassion, faith.</div><div> </div><div>“Despite the way they are presented by too many in the press and politics, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good,” writes North. “I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement–and then, just minutes later, help school children get safely to their classes . . . No nation–ours included–has ever had a military force better than the one we have today. I’m proud of them. You should be too.”</div></div>]]> 2008 5 0 false Tue Mar 03 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 24 20:10:33 -0800 2009 Tue Mar 03 20:48:12 -0800 2009 more...]]> 52315569 688404 2800049 0805447113 9780805447118 8 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2800049.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 4.10 30 American Heroes, New York Times best-selling author Oliver North addresses issues of global terrorism and jihad (holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims) from his firsthand perspective as a former military officer and national security advisor and current Middle East war correspondent. The patriotic book also pulls in reports and full-color photographs from War Stories, the award-winning FOX News Channel series hosted by North.</div><div> </div><div>Ambitious in scope, American Heroes details the earliest terrorism faced by the United States in the 1800s at the hands of the Barbary Pirates, the major terrorist group developments of the 1970s and 80s, and, most vividly, this current post-9/11 Iraq War era. North’s up-close field notes highlight the core values of today’s American soldier: courage, commitment, compassion, faith.</div><div> </div><div>“Despite the way they are presented by too many in the press and politics, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good,” writes North. “I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement–and then, just minutes later, help school children get safely to their classes . . . No nation–ours included–has ever had a military force better than the one we have today. I’m proud of them. You should be too.”</div></div>]]> 2008 4 0 false Sat Apr 11 13:09:04 -0700 2009 Thu May 07 08:21:46 -0700 2009 more...]]> 55668817 1872624 2800049 0805447113 9780805447118 8 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2800049.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 4.10 30 American Heroes, New York Times best-selling author Oliver North addresses issues of global terrorism and jihad (holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims) from his firsthand perspective as a former military officer and national security advisor and current Middle East war correspondent. The patriotic book also pulls in reports and full-color photographs from War Stories, the award-winning FOX News Channel series hosted by North.</div><div> </div><div>Ambitious in scope, American Heroes details the earliest terrorism faced by the United States in the 1800s at the hands of the Barbary Pirates, the major terrorist group developments of the 1970s and 80s, and, most vividly, this current post-9/11 Iraq War era. North’s up-close field notes highlight the core values of today’s American soldier: courage, commitment, compassion, faith.</div><div> </div><div>“Despite the way they are presented by too many in the press and politics, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good,” writes North. “I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement–and then, just minutes later, help school children get safely to their classes . . . No nation–ours included–has ever had a military force better than the one we have today. I’m proud of them. You should be too.”</div></div>]]> 2008 4 0 false Thu May 28 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon May 11 08:56:04 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 13 07:09:46 -0700 2009 more...]]> 67268951 2623226 3312579 1423355024 9781423355021 3 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3312579.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 4.00 2
American Heroes offers a close-up of this generation’s “citizen-soldiers” who have chosen the path of the patriot and gone into harm’s way for their countrymen. North’s unprecedented access, his grasp of history and his lucid reports from the crucible of combat make this a stirring chronicle of courage, commitment, compassion and faith.

Thank God for American heroes.

“Real heroes are selfless. Those who serve America in harm’s way in the war against radical Islam have that quality in abundance. And so do their families and loved ones at home. Yet, they rarely get the attention or coverage they deserve.

“Despite the way they are too often presented, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good. I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement - and then, just minutes later, help children get safely to school. No nation - ours included - has ever had a military force better than the one we have today.” - Oliver North]]> 2008 5 0 false Thu Aug 13 12:24:03 -0700 2009 Fri Aug 14 17:40:37 -0700 2009 60472053 1846601 3312579 1423355024 9781423355021 3 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3312579.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 4.10 30
American Heroes offers a close-up of this generation’s “citizen-soldiers” who have chosen the path of the patriot and gone into harm’s way for their countrymen. North’s unprecedented access, his grasp of history and his lucid reports from the crucible of combat make this a stirring chronicle of courage, commitment, compassion and faith.

Thank God for American heroes.

“Real heroes are selfless. Those who serve America in harm’s way in the war against radical Islam have that quality in abundance. And so do their families and loved ones at home. Yet, they rarely get the attention or coverage they deserve.

“Despite the way they are too often presented, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good. I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement - and then, just minutes later, help children get safely to school. No nation - ours included - has ever had a military force better than the one we have today.” - Oliver North]]> 2008 0 0 false Sat Jun 20 20:10:53 -0700 2009 Sat Jun 20 20:11:11 -0700 2009 46626175 2021752 2800049 0805447113 9780805447118 8 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2800049.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 4.10 30 American Heroes, New York Times best-selling author Oliver North addresses issues of global terrorism and jihad (holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims) from his firsthand perspective as a former military officer and national security advisor and current Middle East war correspondent. The patriotic book also pulls in reports and full-color photographs from War Stories, the award-winning FOX News Channel series hosted by North.</div><div> </div><div>Ambitious in scope, American Heroes details the earliest terrorism faced by the United States in the 1800s at the hands of the Barbary Pirates, the major terrorist group developments of the 1970s and 80s, and, most vividly, this current post-9/11 Iraq War era. North’s up-close field notes highlight the core values of today’s American soldier: courage, commitment, compassion, faith.</div><div> </div><div>“Despite the way they are presented by too many in the press and politics, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good,” writes North. “I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement–and then, just minutes later, help school children get safely to their classes . . . No nation–ours included–has ever had a military force better than the one we have today. I’m proud of them. You should be too.”</div></div>]]> 2008 2 0 false Tue Mar 03 10:37:46 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 17 07:56:51 -0800 2009 Tue Mar 03 10:37:46 -0800 2009 27906133 1072464 2800049 0805447113 9780805447118 8 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2800049.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 4.10 30 American Heroes, New York Times best-selling author Oliver North addresses issues of global terrorism and jihad (holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims) from his firsthand perspective as a former military officer and national security advisor and current Middle East war correspondent. The patriotic book also pulls in reports and full-color photographs from War Stories, the award-winning FOX News Channel series hosted by North.</div><div> </div><div>Ambitious in scope, American Heroes details the earliest terrorism faced by the United States in the 1800s at the hands of the Barbary Pirates, the major terrorist group developments of the 1970s and 80s, and, most vividly, this current post-9/11 Iraq War era. North’s up-close field notes highlight the core values of today’s American soldier: courage, commitment, compassion, faith.</div><div> </div><div>“Despite the way they are presented by too many in the press and politics, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good,” writes North. “I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement–and then, just minutes later, help school children get safely to their classes . . . No nation–ours included–has ever had a military force better than the one we have today. I’m proud of them. You should be too.”</div></div>]]> 2008 5 0 false Mon Jul 21 18:25:16 -0700 2008 Mon Jul 21 18:27:35 -0700 2008 23362777 1200735 3312579 1423355024 9781423355021 3 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3312579.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 4.10 30
American Heroes offers a close-up of this generation’s “citizen-soldiers” who have chosen the path of the patriot and gone into harm’s way for their countrymen. North’s unprecedented access, his grasp of history and his lucid reports from the crucible of combat make this a stirring chronicle of courage, commitment, compassion and faith.

Thank God for American heroes.

“Real heroes are selfless. Those who serve America in harm’s way in the war against radical Islam have that quality in abundance. And so do their families and loved ones at home. Yet, they rarely get the attention or coverage they deserve.

“Despite the way they are too often presented, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good. I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement - and then, just minutes later, help children get safely to school. No nation - ours included - has ever had a military force better than the one we have today.” - Oliver North]]> 2008 3 0 false Tue Apr 22 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat May 31 01:47:45 -0700 2008 Sat May 31 06:34:30 -0700 2008 33424208 1422869 2800049 0805447113 9780805447118 8 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2800049.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 4.10 30 American Heroes, New York Times best-selling author Oliver North addresses issues of global terrorism and jihad (holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims) from his firsthand perspective as a former military officer and national security advisor and current Middle East war correspondent. The patriotic book also pulls in reports and full-color photographs from War Stories, the award-winning FOX News Channel series hosted by North.</div><div> </div><div>Ambitious in scope, American Heroes details the earliest terrorism faced by the United States in the 1800s at the hands of the Barbary Pirates, the major terrorist group developments of the 1970s and 80s, and, most vividly, this current post-9/11 Iraq War era. North’s up-close field notes highlight the core values of today’s American soldier: courage, commitment, compassion, faith.</div><div> </div><div>“Despite the way they are presented by too many in the press and politics, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good,” writes North. “I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement–and then, just minutes later, help school children get safely to their classes . . . No nation–ours included–has ever had a military force better than the one we have today. I’m proud of them. You should be too.”</div></div>]]> 2008 3 0 false Sat Oct 11 19:37:10 -0700 2008 Sun Sep 21 08:10:34 -0700 2008 Sat Oct 11 19:37:10 -0700 2008 32932580 350218 2800049 0805447113 9780805447118 8 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2800049.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 4.10 30 American Heroes, New York Times best-selling author Oliver North addresses issues of global terrorism and jihad (holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims) from his firsthand perspective as a former military officer and national security advisor and current Middle East war correspondent. The patriotic book also pulls in reports and full-color photographs from War Stories, the award-winning FOX News Channel series hosted by North.</div><div> </div><div>Ambitious in scope, American Heroes details the earliest terrorism faced by the United States in the 1800s at the hands of the Barbary Pirates, the major terrorist group developments of the 1970s and 80s, and, most vividly, this current post-9/11 Iraq War era. North’s up-close field notes highlight the core values of today’s American soldier: courage, commitment, compassion, faith.</div><div> </div><div>“Despite the way they are presented by too many in the press and politics, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good,” writes North. “I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement–and then, just minutes later, help school children get safely to their classes . . . No nation–ours included–has ever had a military force better than the one we have today. I’m proud of them. You should be too.”</div></div>]]> 2008 0 0 false Mon Sep 15 11:43:37 -0700 2008 Mon Sep 15 11:45:02 -0700 2008 22152812 217090 2800049 0805447113 9780805447118 8 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2800049.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 4.10 30 American Heroes, New York Times best-selling author Oliver North addresses issues of global terrorism and jihad (holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims) from his firsthand perspective as a former military officer and national security advisor and current Middle East war correspondent. The patriotic book also pulls in reports and full-color photographs from War Stories, the award-winning FOX News Channel series hosted by North.</div><div> </div><div>Ambitious in scope, American Heroes details the earliest terrorism faced by the United States in the 1800s at the hands of the Barbary Pirates, the major terrorist group developments of the 1970s and 80s, and, most vividly, this current post-9/11 Iraq War era. North’s up-close field notes highlight the core values of today’s American soldier: courage, commitment, compassion, faith.</div><div> </div><div>“Despite the way they are presented by too many in the press and politics, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good,” writes North. “I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement–and then, just minutes later, help school children get safely to their classes . . . No nation–ours included–has ever had a military force better than the one we have today. I’m proud of them. You should be too.”</div></div>]]> 2008 4 0 false Fri May 16 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue May 13 09:40:08 -0700 2008 Sat May 17 08:21:31 -0700 2008 78467824 2965018 3183332 1423354966 9781423354963 0 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3183332.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 0.0 0
American Heroes offers a close-up of this generation’s “citizen-soldiers” who have chosen the path of the patriot and gone into harm’s way for their countrymen. North’s unprecedented access, his grasp of history and his lucid reports from the crucible of combat make this a stirring chronicle of courage, commitment, compassion and faith.

Thank God for American heroes.

“Real heroes are selfless. Those who serve America in harm’s way in the war against radical Islam have that quality in abundance. And so do their families and loved ones at home. Yet, they rarely get the attention or coverage they deserve.

“Despite the way they are too often presented, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good. I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement - and then, just minutes later, help children get safely to school. No nation - ours included - has ever had a military force better than the one we have today.” - Oliver North]]> 2008 0 0 false Fri Nov 20 15:28:23 -0800 2009 Fri Nov 20 15:28:23 -0800 2009 77558037 2935420 2800049 0805447113 9780805447118 8 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2800049.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 4.10 30 American Heroes, New York Times best-selling author Oliver North addresses issues of global terrorism and jihad (holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims) from his firsthand perspective as a former military officer and national security advisor and current Middle East war correspondent. The patriotic book also pulls in reports and full-color photographs from War Stories, the award-winning FOX News Channel series hosted by North.</div><div> </div><div>Ambitious in scope, American Heroes details the earliest terrorism faced by the United States in the 1800s at the hands of the Barbary Pirates, the major terrorist group developments of the 1970s and 80s, and, most vividly, this current post-9/11 Iraq War era. North’s up-close field notes highlight the core values of today’s American soldier: courage, commitment, compassion, faith.</div><div> </div><div>“Despite the way they are presented by too many in the press and politics, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good,” writes North. “I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement–and then, just minutes later, help school children get safely to their classes . . . No nation–ours included–has ever had a military force better than the one we have today. I’m proud of them. You should be too.”</div></div>]]> 2008 0 0 false Thu Nov 12 10:44:09 -0800 2009 Thu Nov 12 10:44:09 -0800 2009 73785473 2692688 2800049 0805447113 9780805447118 8 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2800049.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 4.10 30 American Heroes, New York Times best-selling author Oliver North addresses issues of global terrorism and jihad (holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims) from his firsthand perspective as a former military officer and national security advisor and current Middle East war correspondent. The patriotic book also pulls in reports and full-color photographs from War Stories, the award-winning FOX News Channel series hosted by North.</div><div> </div><div>Ambitious in scope, American Heroes details the earliest terrorism faced by the United States in the 1800s at the hands of the Barbary Pirates, the major terrorist group developments of the 1970s and 80s, and, most vividly, this current post-9/11 Iraq War era. North’s up-close field notes highlight the core values of today’s American soldier: courage, commitment, compassion, faith.</div><div> </div><div>“Despite the way they are presented by too many in the press and politics, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good,” writes North. “I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement–and then, just minutes later, help school children get safely to their classes . . . No nation–ours included–has ever had a military force better than the one we have today. I’m proud of them. You should be too.”</div></div>]]> 2008 0 0 false Wed Oct 07 15:53:51 -0700 2009 Wed Oct 07 15:53:51 -0700 2009 72227783 51398 2800049 0805447113 9780805447118 8 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2800049.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 4.10 30 American Heroes, New York Times best-selling author Oliver North addresses issues of global terrorism and jihad (holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims) from his firsthand perspective as a former military officer and national security advisor and current Middle East war correspondent. The patriotic book also pulls in reports and full-color photographs from War Stories, the award-winning FOX News Channel series hosted by North.</div><div> </div><div>Ambitious in scope, American Heroes details the earliest terrorism faced by the United States in the 1800s at the hands of the Barbary Pirates, the major terrorist group developments of the 1970s and 80s, and, most vividly, this current post-9/11 Iraq War era. North’s up-close field notes highlight the core values of today’s American soldier: courage, commitment, compassion, faith.</div><div> </div><div>“Despite the way they are presented by too many in the press and politics, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good,” writes North. “I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement–and then, just minutes later, help school children get safely to their classes . . . No nation–ours included–has ever had a military force better than the one we have today. I’m proud of them. You should be too.”</div></div>]]> 2008 0 0 false Wed Sep 23 08:23:00 -0700 2009 Wed Sep 23 08:23:00 -0700 2009 71215512 2624532 2800049 0805447113 9780805447118 8 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2800049.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 4.10 30 American Heroes, New York Times best-selling author Oliver North addresses issues of global terrorism and jihad (holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims) from his firsthand perspective as a former military officer and national security advisor and current Middle East war correspondent. The patriotic book also pulls in reports and full-color photographs from War Stories, the award-winning FOX News Channel series hosted by North.</div><div> </div><div>Ambitious in scope, American Heroes details the earliest terrorism faced by the United States in the 1800s at the hands of the Barbary Pirates, the major terrorist group developments of the 1970s and 80s, and, most vividly, this current post-9/11 Iraq War era. North’s up-close field notes highlight the core values of today’s American soldier: courage, commitment, compassion, faith.</div><div> </div><div>“Despite the way they are presented by too many in the press and politics, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good,” writes North. “I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement–and then, just minutes later, help school children get safely to their classes . . . No nation–ours included–has ever had a military force better than the one we have today. I’m proud of them. You should be too.”</div></div>]]> 2008 0 0 false Mon Sep 14 14:58:06 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 14 14:58:10 -0700 2009 66737661 2330994 2800049 0805447113 9780805447118 8 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2800049.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 4.10 30 American Heroes, New York Times best-selling author Oliver North addresses issues of global terrorism and jihad (holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims) from his firsthand perspective as a former military officer and national security advisor and current Middle East war correspondent. The patriotic book also pulls in reports and full-color photographs from War Stories, the award-winning FOX News Channel series hosted by North.</div><div> </div><div>Ambitious in scope, American Heroes details the earliest terrorism faced by the United States in the 1800s at the hands of the Barbary Pirates, the major terrorist group developments of the 1970s and 80s, and, most vividly, this current post-9/11 Iraq War era. North’s up-close field notes highlight the core values of today’s American soldier: courage, commitment, compassion, faith.</div><div> </div><div>“Despite the way they are presented by too many in the press and politics, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good,” writes North. “I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement–and then, just minutes later, help school children get safely to their classes . . . No nation–ours included–has ever had a military force better than the one we have today. I’m proud of them. You should be too.”</div></div>]]> 2008 0 0 false Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Aug 09 08:39:34 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 09 08:39:51 -0700 2009 64650200 2504540 2800049 0805447113 9780805447118 8 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2800049.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 4.10 30 American Heroes, New York Times best-selling author Oliver North addresses issues of global terrorism and jihad (holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims) from his firsthand perspective as a former military officer and national security advisor and current Middle East war correspondent. The patriotic book also pulls in reports and full-color photographs from War Stories, the award-winning FOX News Channel series hosted by North.</div><div> </div><div>Ambitious in scope, American Heroes details the earliest terrorism faced by the United States in the 1800s at the hands of the Barbary Pirates, the major terrorist group developments of the 1970s and 80s, and, most vividly, this current post-9/11 Iraq War era. North’s up-close field notes highlight the core values of today’s American soldier: courage, commitment, compassion, faith.</div><div> </div><div>“Despite the way they are presented by too many in the press and politics, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good,” writes North. “I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement–and then, just minutes later, help school children get safely to their classes . . . No nation–ours included–has ever had a military force better than the one we have today. I’m proud of them. You should be too.”</div></div>]]> 2008 0 0 false Thu Jul 23 09:33:41 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 23 09:33:41 -0700 2009 64037083 2534705 2800049 0805447113 9780805447118 8 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2800049.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 4.10 30 American Heroes, New York Times best-selling author Oliver North addresses issues of global terrorism and jihad (holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims) from his firsthand perspective as a former military officer and national security advisor and current Middle East war correspondent. The patriotic book also pulls in reports and full-color photographs from War Stories, the award-winning FOX News Channel series hosted by North.</div><div> </div><div>Ambitious in scope, American Heroes details the earliest terrorism faced by the United States in the 1800s at the hands of the Barbary Pirates, the major terrorist group developments of the 1970s and 80s, and, most vividly, this current post-9/11 Iraq War era. North’s up-close field notes highlight the core values of today’s American soldier: courage, commitment, compassion, faith.</div><div> </div><div>“Despite the way they are presented by too many in the press and politics, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good,” writes North. “I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement–and then, just minutes later, help school children get safely to their classes . . . No nation–ours included–has ever had a military force better than the one we have today. I’m proud of them. You should be too.”</div></div>]]> 2008 0 0 false Sat Jul 18 18:46:31 -0700 2009 Sat Jul 18 18:46:31 -0700 2009 63692581 2499971 2800049 0805447113 9780805447118 8 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2800049.American_Heroes_In_the_Fight_Against_Radical_Islam 4.10 30 American Heroes, New York Times best-selling author Oliver North addresses issues of global terrorism and jihad (holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims) from his firsthand perspective as a former military officer and national security advisor and current Middle East war correspondent. The patriotic book also pulls in reports and full-color photographs from War Stories, the award-winning FOX News Channel series hosted by North.</div><div> </div><div>Ambitious in scope, American Heroes details the earliest terrorism faced by the United States in the 1800s at the hands of the Barbary Pirates, the major terrorist group developments of the 1970s and 80s, and, most vividly, this current post-9/11 Iraq War era. North’s up-close field notes highlight the core values of today’s American soldier: courage, commitment, compassion, faith.</div><div> </div><div>“Despite the way they are presented by too many in the press and politics, the men and women in uniform today are overwhelmingly good,” writes North. “I never cease to be amazed at the self-discipline of these brave young Americans. They can endure the adrenaline-pumping violence of an enemy engagement–and then, just minutes later, help school children get safely to their classes . . . No nation–ours included–has ever had a military force better than the one we have today. I’m proud of them. You should be too.”</div></div>]]> 2008 0 0 false Thu Jul 16 02:22:27 -0700 2009 Mon Nov 16 06:46:19 -0800 2009 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=3312579