Modern Day Heroes: In Defense Of America

Anderson-Noble Pub., 2004 - Biography & Autobiography - 388 pages

For a country that prides itself on technology and cutting edge advancements in the medical field, it is somewhat surprising that the thing that most catches our attention is not innovation, rather it is the sacrifices of the few for the betterment of the many. These Modern Day Heroes are so much more than dates and events, they are men and women with lifelong stories. A hero is not defined by one single action; rather a hero is forged by his character that triumphs at a definitive moment in time. Heroes that have given their lives in service to this country have given us more than we can ever repay. These heroes are men and women with fathers and mothers, husbands and wives; they have families that they loved and families that loved them. They are more than a heroic instance, they are the culmination of lives lived with purpose. These are the stories of the medic and the lieutenant, the police officer and the fighter pilot; these are the stories of fathers, sons, mothers, and daughters; indeed these are the stories of dedicated, hard-working Americans. The stories of these Modern Day Heroes are the stories of American sacrifice, often paid in blood, that have been made directly and indirectly on our behalf. When the story of a hero is told, people often pause at the dynamism of the story or the virtues made manifest by the hero. The reasons for this pause are as myriad as the individuals who listen to the stories. However, on the most basic level all of us pause out of the simple feeling of pride we get from hearing of great deeds done by our fellow countrymen. These Modern Day Heroes give us confidence that with all of the uncertainty in the world, American will continue to standstrong. God bless our nation's heroes, and God bless the U.S.A!

About the author

Bill Perkins's wit, insight, and penetrating stories make him a sought-after speaker for corporate and Christian groups. He has conducted business and leadership seminars across the country for companies such as Alaska Airlines and McDonald's. Bill has appeared on nationally broadcast radio and television shows, including The O'Reilly Factor. He addresses men's groups around the world and has conducted chapels for major league baseball teams.Bill served as a senior pastor for 24 years and is the founder and CEO of Million Mighty Men. He is a graduate of the University of Texas and Dallas Theological Seminary.Bill has authored or collaborated on 20 books, including When Good Men are Tempted, When Young Men are Tempted, The Journey, Six Battles Every Man Must Win, 6 Rules Every Man Must Break, When Good Men Get Angry, and The Jesus Experiment(forthcoming in fall 2011).He and his wife, Cindy, live in West Linn, Oregon. They have three sons and two grandchildren.SPANISH BIO: Bill Perkins es fundador y presidente de Million Mighty Men (www.MillionMightyMen.com) y es autor de numerosos libros incluyendo los exitos de ventas como When Good Men Are Tempted, Six Rules Every Man Must Break, Six Battles Every Man Must Win, y Awaken the Leader Within. Es coautor de 'El Camino' y ha contribuido con Promise Keepers Men's Study Bible.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Modern Day Heroes: In Defense Of America
• Contributors: Pete Mitchell, Bill Perkins
• Publisher: Anderson-Noble Pub., 2004
• ISBN: 0975481991, 9780975481998
• Length: 388 pages
• Subjects: Biography & Autobiography / General; Self-Help / Motivational & Inspirational