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Stories in Uniform: A Look at the Heroics, Sacrifices, and Triumphs of our Soldiers
Stories in Uniform
is a chronological retrospective of the best military pieces Reader's Digest has run; pieces that will make you weep, make your heart sing, inspire you, enrage you, and make you laugh. Beginning in World War I and continuing though to the war in Iraq, readers will follow soldiers into the trenches, peer in on emergency surgery taking place in the depths of the ocean, watch heroes carry the bodies of fallen brethren, trail Eisenhower for the three days leading up to D-Day, and be inspired as men and women rise above and beyond normal human limits to preserve our rights and save their friends.
Stories include:
• A moving memorial to D-Day
• A tribute to one of the first African-Americans to serve as a Naval Officer
• A pilot rescued after his F-16 is shot down
• A soldier returns to the front after losing his foot in action
• An American soldier who takes a big risk to save a dying Afghan girl
This book gives a complete perspective on the hell that is war, the love that grows from camaraderie, the pride from accomplishing the impossible, the humor that springs from the military bureaucracy, and more.
Stories include:
• A moving memorial to D-Day
• A tribute to one of the first African-Americans to serve as a Naval Officer
• A pilot rescued after his F-16 is shot down
• A soldier returns to the front after losing his foot in action
• An American soldier who takes a big risk to save a dying Afghan girl
This book gives a complete perspective on the hell that is war, the love that grows from camaraderie, the pride from accomplishing the impossible, the humor that springs from the military bureaucracy, and more.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published May 2, 2013
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May 19, 2013
Stories in Uniform is an excellent anthology of heroic stories. Stories of people who fight and survived and those who gave their lives for freedom. I have read the Reader’s Digest on and off. I like the stories featured in this magazine.
Even though these stories were short by just a few pages, they are still very emotional. I have to say one of my favorite stories not that it is easy to have a favorite when they are all good but still one that really put a smile on my face was a story featured in the Korean War. It is called 1000 men and a baby. It just goes to show you that even when there is a war going on that people can band together to save the innocent ones. Who grow up to never forget the ones who saved their lives. There were many times when I found myself teary-eyed. For anyone who like to read military stories then Stories in Uniform would make the perfect gift.
Even though these stories were short by just a few pages, they are still very emotional. I have to say one of my favorite stories not that it is easy to have a favorite when they are all good but still one that really put a smile on my face was a story featured in the Korean War. It is called 1000 men and a baby. It just goes to show you that even when there is a war going on that people can band together to save the innocent ones. Who grow up to never forget the ones who saved their lives. There were many times when I found myself teary-eyed. For anyone who like to read military stories then Stories in Uniform would make the perfect gift.
December 31, 2020
Good stories.
June 6, 2013
When I was a little girl, it was always an exciting day in the Galligar house when the Reader’s Digest magazine came in the mail. And there was a protocol to reading this highly anticipated magazine. In an act of pure chivalry, my dad would let my mom have first crack at the reading of the latest samples of the bestselling books, and then he would go through it, chuckling at all the jokes and silly portions. And then it would be my turn to enjoy the stories contained in the small, book-size publication.
One of my favorite sections was always the “Stories In Uniform” stories. As a “military brat,” I could always find inspiration in the tales of soldier’s experiences both during war time and in peace time as well. So I was thrilled to find that Reader’s Digest has compiled some of the “best of” stories of this favored section in a new collection – “Stories In Uniform: A Look At Heroics, Sacrifices, and Triumphs of Our Soldiers.”
The editors of this new book have culled stories from each generation’s war-time experiences – World War I, World War II, The Korean War, The Vietnam War, The Bosnian War, the Gulf War and The War On Terror. And the experiences shared in each of these tales are amazing.
As is shared in the introduction, “the brave men and women profiled here are ordinary people who have achieved extraordinary things: They have mastered fear, challenged adversity, and pushed themselves beyond their own personal limits. Their experiences not only provide us with a unique perspective into their world but also inspire us to imagine the impossible and overcome the unimaginable.”
My personal favorite story in the collection is from The Korean War era, and is entitled “1000 Men and a Baby.” Lawrence Elliott tells the story of an abandoned baby boy who was found by soldiers in war-devastated Korea. The boy, half Korean/half American, would have faced a lifetime of scorn for his parentage, and was destined to live out a life of sorrow and pain, but for the grace of being found by an American soldier and taken to an orphanage. The sisters who ran the orphanage contacted a Navy chaplain about the boy, and soon plans were made for the baby to be taken to America, for adoption by a military family, aboard the USS Point Cruz.
The men aboard the ship took the baby boy under their wings and cared for him nearly as well as any mother could. Some would often slip into the room which had been converted into a make-shift nursery just to hold the charming baby or to taking a turn feeding him a bottle. The crew delivered him to his new family healthy and happy. Years later, that baby, now a grown Danny Keenan, met with his “babysitters” at a reunion and was able to thank them personally for bringing him to a better life. An emotional and heartwarming story that showcased the big hearts of U.S. soldiers and sailors.
“Stories In Uniform” is a great remembrance that is a testament to readers of the bravery and heroism that has kept our country safe throughout the years.
One of my favorite sections was always the “Stories In Uniform” stories. As a “military brat,” I could always find inspiration in the tales of soldier’s experiences both during war time and in peace time as well. So I was thrilled to find that Reader’s Digest has compiled some of the “best of” stories of this favored section in a new collection – “Stories In Uniform: A Look At Heroics, Sacrifices, and Triumphs of Our Soldiers.”
The editors of this new book have culled stories from each generation’s war-time experiences – World War I, World War II, The Korean War, The Vietnam War, The Bosnian War, the Gulf War and The War On Terror. And the experiences shared in each of these tales are amazing.
As is shared in the introduction, “the brave men and women profiled here are ordinary people who have achieved extraordinary things: They have mastered fear, challenged adversity, and pushed themselves beyond their own personal limits. Their experiences not only provide us with a unique perspective into their world but also inspire us to imagine the impossible and overcome the unimaginable.”
My personal favorite story in the collection is from The Korean War era, and is entitled “1000 Men and a Baby.” Lawrence Elliott tells the story of an abandoned baby boy who was found by soldiers in war-devastated Korea. The boy, half Korean/half American, would have faced a lifetime of scorn for his parentage, and was destined to live out a life of sorrow and pain, but for the grace of being found by an American soldier and taken to an orphanage. The sisters who ran the orphanage contacted a Navy chaplain about the boy, and soon plans were made for the baby to be taken to America, for adoption by a military family, aboard the USS Point Cruz.
The men aboard the ship took the baby boy under their wings and cared for him nearly as well as any mother could. Some would often slip into the room which had been converted into a make-shift nursery just to hold the charming baby or to taking a turn feeding him a bottle. The crew delivered him to his new family healthy and happy. Years later, that baby, now a grown Danny Keenan, met with his “babysitters” at a reunion and was able to thank them personally for bringing him to a better life. An emotional and heartwarming story that showcased the big hearts of U.S. soldiers and sailors.
“Stories In Uniform” is a great remembrance that is a testament to readers of the bravery and heroism that has kept our country safe throughout the years.
May 22, 2013
I was offered the opportunity to read and review this book. As the daughter of a Korean War vet, I was honored to be able to read and share these stories with you. As I turned the pages, I tried to imagine my dad in situations like these. I wondered what he was thinking as he fought for his life and for the lives of many others. Did he worry about his family back home and how did he cope as he dreamed of seeing them again?
Beginning with WWI, I started reading the stories of amazing heroism, friendship, devotion, and camaraderie. Many times my eyes filled with tears. After reading many novels of historical fiction set among the different wars, I had to remind myself these were true stories of real men and women and their bravery.
One of my favorite stories was "No Medals for Joe" from WWII. Joe worked tirelessly to save his fellow men. He was a Navy shipyard worker and was shocked when he saw overhead, Japanese planes setting loose a pandemonium that will forever remain in the history of our nation. After the firestorm, destruction was all around him. He was ordered to the ship, Oklahoma, to save trapped men. After hours of drilling, cutting, chiseling, and eventually crawling through, he was able to save 32 men by carrying each one out on his back. After receiving a Navy citation, it was then stolen along with his suitcase. Many unsuccessful attempts later he never received his medal but didn't finally get a copy of his citation. But, more importantly, he was able to meet three of the men he saved just months before he died in a Navy reunion. That was all the medal he needed.
My other favorite story came from the Korean War, 1000 Men and a Baby. It was the story of a blue-eyed baby left behind on a Korean street. The baby, taken to an orphanage, would never survive being half-American. Finally, thanks to a American Chaplain, the baby "George" was sent to live on the USS Point Cruz and was raised by 1000 Navy men who changed his diapers, bottle fed him and cooed over him for months. "George" was eventually adopted by an American surgeon who had also met him at the orphanage and "George" became Daniel and grew up in America. In 1993, Daniel was able to be reunited with many of the men who cared for him and essentially saved his life.
As you can see, this book is full of heartwarming stories that will remind you of all the sacrifices our men and women are making every single day. We can't forget all those who served in the years past and those who are serving to protect us now. This book is one small way to honor them and inspire us.
Beginning with WWI, I started reading the stories of amazing heroism, friendship, devotion, and camaraderie. Many times my eyes filled with tears. After reading many novels of historical fiction set among the different wars, I had to remind myself these were true stories of real men and women and their bravery.
One of my favorite stories was "No Medals for Joe" from WWII. Joe worked tirelessly to save his fellow men. He was a Navy shipyard worker and was shocked when he saw overhead, Japanese planes setting loose a pandemonium that will forever remain in the history of our nation. After the firestorm, destruction was all around him. He was ordered to the ship, Oklahoma, to save trapped men. After hours of drilling, cutting, chiseling, and eventually crawling through, he was able to save 32 men by carrying each one out on his back. After receiving a Navy citation, it was then stolen along with his suitcase. Many unsuccessful attempts later he never received his medal but didn't finally get a copy of his citation. But, more importantly, he was able to meet three of the men he saved just months before he died in a Navy reunion. That was all the medal he needed.
My other favorite story came from the Korean War, 1000 Men and a Baby. It was the story of a blue-eyed baby left behind on a Korean street. The baby, taken to an orphanage, would never survive being half-American. Finally, thanks to a American Chaplain, the baby "George" was sent to live on the USS Point Cruz and was raised by 1000 Navy men who changed his diapers, bottle fed him and cooed over him for months. "George" was eventually adopted by an American surgeon who had also met him at the orphanage and "George" became Daniel and grew up in America. In 1993, Daniel was able to be reunited with many of the men who cared for him and essentially saved his life.
As you can see, this book is full of heartwarming stories that will remind you of all the sacrifices our men and women are making every single day. We can't forget all those who served in the years past and those who are serving to protect us now. This book is one small way to honor them and inspire us.
May 24, 2013
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Stories in Uniform, out in time for Memorial Day and Father's Day, will be a wonderful gift for a father or grandfather, or for a teenage boy who is a reluctant reader. The Readers Digest has culled stories and histories from the conflicts and wars the United States has engaged in since World War I. There is an excellent history of the D Day invasion in World War II. Then there are short essays about heroes, personal stories of bravery, and narrations of the kindnesses of soldiers in wartime. The most remarkable part of the book is that the stories are written by the luminaries of war reporting, such as Lowell Thomas and Carl T. Rowan. Each story is a gem from the pages of The Readers Digest..
I was born during World War II, and my father pictured was a Marine in the South Pacific. I didn't see him until I was two years old. I was about seven when the Korean War came, and I will never forget the discussions between my parents when my father was called to serve. There were now three children, and my father had been promoted to Lt. Colonel in the Marine Reserves. Ultimately, he resigned his commission and did not go to Korea. I was a young adult when every man I knew was faced with the decision of what to do during the Vietnam War. My future husband stayed in school and then became a teacher because they weren't calling up teachers. A cousin served. My brother had one of the last draft numbers to be called up. He chose to be a conscientious objector, and my father, who had been proud to serve his country, stood beside him as he plead his case before the draft board.
All this is history for my grandchildren. Ancient history. Yet, if we do not keep the histories of wars alive, we will be doomed to repeat them. Books like Stories in Uniform help keep the histories of our military conflicts alive for future generation.
Here is a good review that appeared in the Huntington WV newspaper: http://www.huntingtonnews.net/62556
Stories in Uniform, out in time for Memorial Day and Father's Day, will be a wonderful gift for a father or grandfather, or for a teenage boy who is a reluctant reader. The Readers Digest has culled stories and histories from the conflicts and wars the United States has engaged in since World War I. There is an excellent history of the D Day invasion in World War II. Then there are short essays about heroes, personal stories of bravery, and narrations of the kindnesses of soldiers in wartime. The most remarkable part of the book is that the stories are written by the luminaries of war reporting, such as Lowell Thomas and Carl T. Rowan. Each story is a gem from the pages of The Readers Digest..
I was born during World War II, and my father pictured was a Marine in the South Pacific. I didn't see him until I was two years old. I was about seven when the Korean War came, and I will never forget the discussions between my parents when my father was called to serve. There were now three children, and my father had been promoted to Lt. Colonel in the Marine Reserves. Ultimately, he resigned his commission and did not go to Korea. I was a young adult when every man I knew was faced with the decision of what to do during the Vietnam War. My future husband stayed in school and then became a teacher because they weren't calling up teachers. A cousin served. My brother had one of the last draft numbers to be called up. He chose to be a conscientious objector, and my father, who had been proud to serve his country, stood beside him as he plead his case before the draft board.
All this is history for my grandchildren. Ancient history. Yet, if we do not keep the histories of wars alive, we will be doomed to repeat them. Books like Stories in Uniform help keep the histories of our military conflicts alive for future generation.
Here is a good review that appeared in the Huntington WV newspaper: http://www.huntingtonnews.net/62556
June 28, 2013
This is such a great book filled with tons of different touching stories about those hero's in our life who sacrifice themselves for their country. I was very touched by each story when reading this book. There's so much that goes on to soldiers who serve our country while they're in the line of duty and when or if they come back they're still left with the memories of the events that occurred.
Not only am I'm grateful for every single man and woman who has and are still til this day putting their lives on the line, but I'm also grateful for those in this book that have shared their stories for the world to read. I had goosebumps, smiled, cried and so many other emotions while reading their stories. I can't even imagine going through what so many soldiers have to go through every single day. I only pray that they all come back and make it home to their families safely. This is definitely a book I would recommend for just about anyone.
http://www.justusgirlsblog.com/2013/0...
Not only am I'm grateful for every single man and woman who has and are still til this day putting their lives on the line, but I'm also grateful for those in this book that have shared their stories for the world to read. I had goosebumps, smiled, cried and so many other emotions while reading their stories. I can't even imagine going through what so many soldiers have to go through every single day. I only pray that they all come back and make it home to their families safely. This is definitely a book I would recommend for just about anyone.
http://www.justusgirlsblog.com/2013/0...
July 26, 2013
STORIES IN UNIFORM: A LOOK AT THE HEROICS, SACRIFICES,AND TRIUMPHS OF OUR SOLDIERS created by Reader's Digest Association is an intriguing History/Military/United States/Non-Fiction. A collection of stories of bravery,courage,sacrifice,heroes,and the Military of the United States. It is filled with emotion and strength of our Soldiers. A must read! If you only read one non-fiction book this year, it should be this title,especially, if you enjoy reading the history of the military,its heroes,its legacy and the courage of the American people. Be warned you will need tissues. Moving stories of the military.This book is about someone's loved one,written by someone's loved ones and read by someone's loved one. Loved it!A must have in your library and a great gift! Received for an honest review from the publisher.
RATING: 5
HEAT RATING: NONE(NON-FICTION)
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, Review courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
RATING: 5
HEAT RATING: NONE(NON-FICTION)
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, Review courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
May 15, 2013
A moving compilation of heartfelt experiences of soldiers, sailors, marines, and anyone who may have shared these moments with them. This book is a perfect reminder of why we should celebrate the upcoming Memorial Day. The collection ranges from the early 20th century wars to the more recent ones of the early 21st century.
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April 10, 2014
This book remembers the forgotten stories or the stories we have never heard about. The first story is about Eddie Rickenbacker, who most people either don’t know or don’t remember. A World War ace and after the war. Became a race car driver an owner and lived by a code that when his business failed he paid everyone back including the people who worked for him. Started over and was successful in his next business. The stories follow not only Generals like Eisenhower, before D-day, but also the men and also the women who have fought for our Country. There are stories all the way up to the current war and it gives the reader a true look at the brave men and women that serve. A very good book. I got this book from net galley.
May 27, 2013
Great book to read on Memorial Day! (or any other time of year)
This is also a great gift book for Father's Day.
With the usual quality you'd expect from Reader's Digest, this book contains short stories about the heroics of our Soldiers. My favorite stories were the ones of the soldiers behind the scenes. The ones you don't normally hear about in the news.
I thought I would find some of the stories boring, but I was especially moved by "No Medals for Joe" by Mayo Simon. I don't usually enjoy military history, but these stories touched my heart. Well written and gripping.
This is also a great gift book for Father's Day.
With the usual quality you'd expect from Reader's Digest, this book contains short stories about the heroics of our Soldiers. My favorite stories were the ones of the soldiers behind the scenes. The ones you don't normally hear about in the news.
I thought I would find some of the stories boring, but I was especially moved by "No Medals for Joe" by Mayo Simon. I don't usually enjoy military history, but these stories touched my heart. Well written and gripping.
May 18, 2013
With Memorial Day approaching, this book is an ideal way of reminiscing. I know that the holiday itself is American, and I am not, but as the book states, "War affects us all."
The stories shared within this book are real events in someones' life. Moving and heroic events. Times of sacrifice and freedom. Each one inspiring, admirable and also a lesson of peace, resilience and honor.
This is a great way to pay tribute to all the men and women in uniform, by hearing their stories.
The stories shared within this book are real events in someones' life. Moving and heroic events. Times of sacrifice and freedom. Each one inspiring, admirable and also a lesson of peace, resilience and honor.
This is a great way to pay tribute to all the men and women in uniform, by hearing their stories.
October 24, 2013
Being a military spouse and daughter this book was a must read for me. I was lucky to get an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
These are real life accounts of war and serving from soldiers own accounts. There is no way someone could negatively review that!
These are real life accounts of war and serving from soldiers own accounts. There is no way someone could negatively review that!
July 23, 2014
Very well done
Very well done
The stories here are great. Was sorry to get to the end of the book. Wonder how the same type of stories would read from other countries.
Very well done
The stories here are great. Was sorry to get to the end of the book. Wonder how the same type of stories would read from other countries.
December 15, 2014
I love these little stories. It was one of the reasons I started reading Readers Digest.
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