Overview
America is as divided-generationally and politically-as it has ever been. But the strength of America has always been its people. Our teachers, families, coaches, mentors, and volunteers have the opportunity to shape America's future. In doing so, they will not only improve individual lives, but also have the biggest impact on our national security. With 20 years of working in the trenches of America's emergency rooms and with 22 years of military service, Dr. (Colonel) McConkey combines lessons of leadership and poignant examples of how we can move Americans forward. Be the Weight Behind the Spear encourages a national dialogue on the importance of motivating all Americans to be the weight behind the spears of America's future leaders. Our national security and our future depends on it.
Full Product Details
Author: Josh McConkey
Publisher: Wisdom House Books
Imprint: Wisdom House Books
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.286kg
ISBN: 9798988172208
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 22 September 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""The author's writing style is natural and enjoyable, emphasizing the importance of family, venturing out to do new things, and defending our principles to take advantage of the freedoms we possess. Be the Weight Behind the Spear will inspire you to overcome obstacles and work on your personal and community growth, even in difficult times."" Diana Lopez, Readers' Favorite Reviewer- 5-Star Review ""A renewed emphasis on ""family values, integrity, leadership, and accountability,"" the author suggests, offers the promise of a new dynamism to help propel the American spear into the future."" - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ""A Great Read! Enjoyable and informational stories illustrating importance of leadership and teamwork."" - M.C., Amazon 5-Star Review"
Author Information
Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey is an award-winning & best-selling author that has worked clinically as an Emergency Physician for over 20 years. He served in academics as a professor at Duke University from 2013-2014 and as adjunct faculty until 2018. He is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine with the American Board of Emergency Medicine and Fellowship Boarded in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), a subspecialty encompassing subject matter expertise in Disaster Response Medicine. With 22 years of decorated military service, he commands the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron in the US Air Force Reserves. He has been honored as the 2022 inductee into the Alliance, Nebraska Public Schools Hall of Fame and was the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient at his alma mater, Chadron State College.Dr. McConkey is the proud father of three children. His biggest mission in life is to help shape these children into the future leaders of America with the help of his wife, Elsa. Together, they reside in Apex, North Carolina. They are part of a very tight knit family with both Cuban and Irish heritage. The wonderful aromas that emanate through their house from cooking time-honored, secret Cuban family recipes brings a warmth, love, and security that only tradition can bring.
