Overview
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 deploymentrecounts how Michael's childhood of asthma and being bullied made him a staunch defender of justice and passionate about never quittingdraws on interviews, military documents, and eyewitness accounts to detail Michael's remarkable military career and devotion to God and othersis 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.
Full Product Details
Author: George Monsoor ,
Rose M Rea ,
Zach Hoffman ,
John Behrens
Publisher: HarperCollins Christian
Imprint: HarperCollins Christian
ISBN: 9798212676021
Publication Date: 08 November 2022
Audience:
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Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
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. Rose Rea has worked with high-end regional and national publications for fifteen years, including founding her own, which she has since sold. She is also the creator of the coffee-table book Spirit and Life. She is a SEAL wife and mother of six children and resides in San Diego, CA.
