Defend Us in Battle: The True Story of MA2 Navy SEAL Medal of Honor Recipient Michael A. Monsoor

Written by George Monsoor and Rose M. Rea

Narrated by Zach Hoffman and John Behrens

On September 29, 2006, Michael Monsoor and three SEAL snipers watched vigilantly for enemy activity from their rooftop post in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. When a grenade thrown from insurgents bounced off Michael's chest, he could have escaped. Instead, he threw himself onto the live grenade, shielding his fellow soldiers from the immediate explosion. Michael died thirty minutes later, having made the ultimate sacrifice.

As George Monsoor (Michael's father) and Rose Rea show us in Defend Us in Battle, Michael had prepared for this selfless act all his life--a life that inspires us to have a similar generosity of heart. This fast-paced, compelling biography

• tells the true story of a quiet boy from California who achieved his dream of becoming a Navy SEAL and saved numerous lives throughout his deployment
• recounts how Michael's childhood of asthma and being bullied made him a staunch defender of justice and passionate about never quitting
• draws on interviews, military documents, and eyewitness accounts to detail Michael’s remarkable military career and devotion to God and others
• is perfect for readers of military biographies such as Unbroken, as well as for anyone eager to remember that this world still has heroes

 

In addition to the Medal of Honor, Michael received a Silver Star, a Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart for his years serving his country. But his greatest legacy is in the hearts of those he inspired to live, and even die, for the sake of brotherly love.

Photos and award images are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Harper Horizon
• Release date: Nov 8, 2022
• ISBN: 9780785290612

George Monsoor

George Monsoor is Michael’s father and a Marine veteran. He was born in Wisconsin and moved to Southern California at an early age. He and his wife, Sally, have been married for forty-nine years and have four children, including Michael, along with nine grandchildren. He has spent more than five decades in the business and entrepreneurial fields and continues to reside Southern California.

Reviews for Defend Us in Battle

[dme4800 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great story of a true hero. We need mor of them

[carolee888 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Michael often gave away his presents and things that he valued to others. As a sister of a brother would committed suicide. I was troubled by his life of complete selflessness. We praise that in our society but sometimes it is not a good thing. A lot of his actions made me think of someone calling out for help. 'I have no way of knowing if my feelings about his actions are true or not. This book is written by his father, not by Michael himself.I may be wrong, in fact, I hope that I am.