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    A Cup of Comfort for Military Families: Stories that celebrate heroism on the home front
    A Cup of Comfort for Military Families: Stories that celebrate heroism on the home front
    A Cup of Comfort for Military Families: Stories that celebrate heroism on the home front
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    A Cup of Comfort for Military Families: Stories that celebrate heroism on the home front

    By Colleen Sell

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    It has been said that military life is “not for the faint of heart.” But neither is it without its benefits and blessings. One thing is certain: It is an experience like no other—for both the soldiers and their families. In this collection, readers will experience the pride that wives, husbands, mothers, fathers, siblings, and friends feel when a loved one chooses to put his or her needs aside for the benefit of the country. Featuring stories from the current Iraq war as well as stories of servicemen and -women who have long retired from the armed forces, this timely collection will span generations. This book is sure to inspire every reader, whether a husband whose wife is defending freedom today, or a grandchild who wants to know why her grandfather is called “hero.”
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster
    Release dateOct 17, 2008
    ISBN9781605504049
    A Cup of Comfort for Military Families: Stories that celebrate heroism on the home front
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    Colleen Sell

    Colleen Sell has compiled and edited more than twenty-five volumes of the Cup of Comfort book series. A veteran writer and editor, she has authored, ghostwritten, or edited more than a hundred books and served as editor-in-chief of two award-winning magazines.

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