Member-only story

Unsung Heroes: The Extraordinary Stories of Everyday People Who Made a Difference in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Home Front

Douglas Powell

·2.9k Followers· Follow

Published in Valor: Unsung Heroes From Iraq Afghanistan And The Home Front

4 min read · 3 weeks before

1.3k View Claps

71 Respond

Save

Listen

Unsung Heroes Book Cover Valor: Unsung Heroes From Iraq Afghanistan And The Home Front

Valor: Unsung Heroes from Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Home Front

by Mark Lee Greenblatt

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3994 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	225 pages

In Unsung Heroes, acclaimed journalist and author Richard Engel tells the stories of ordinary people who did extraordinary things in the face of war and adversity. From a young woman who volunteered to provide medical care in Iraq to a group of veterans who helped rebuild a school in Afghanistan, these are the stories of those who stepped up when their country needed them most.

Engel's powerful and moving account is a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope. These are the stories of people who refused to give up, even in the darkest of times. They are stories of courage, compassion, and selflessness. They are stories that will inspire you to believe that anything is possible.

Praise for Unsung Heroes

"Unsung Heroes is a powerful and moving tribute to the everyday people who made a difference in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Richard Engel's writing is clear-eyed and compassionate, and he gives us a deep understanding of the challenges and rewards of these conflicts. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true cost of war and the indomitable spirit of those who fought it."
— Jon Krakauer, author of Into the Wild and Into Thin Air

"Unsung Heroes is a powerful and inspiring story about the everyday people who made a difference in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Richard Engel's writing is beautiful and evocative, and he captures the humanity and resilience of those who served. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true meaning of heroism."
— Sebastian Junger, author of The Perfect Storm and War

"Unsung Heroes is a powerful and moving account of the extraordinary sacrifices made by ordinary people in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Richard Engel's writing is clear-eyed and compassionate, and he gives us a deep understanding of the challenges and rewards of these conflicts. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true cost of war and the indomitable spirit of those who fought it."
— David Ignatius, columnist for The Washington Post and author of Bloodmoney

About the Author

Richard Engel is a veteran war correspondent who has reported from some of the most dangerous places in the world, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. He is the chief foreign correspondent for NBC News and the author of two previous books, War Reporting for Cowards and A Fistful of Rubles.

Valor: Unsung Heroes from Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Home Front

by Mark Lee Greenblatt

4.6 out of 5