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OverviewIn this adaptation of his best-selling book, The Heart and the Fist, Eric speaks directly to teens, interweaving memoir and intimate second-person narratives that askreaders to put themselves in the shoes of himself and others. Readers will share in Eric s evolution from average kid to humanitarian to warrior, training and serving with the most elite military outfit in the world. Along the way, they ll be asked to consider the power of choices, of making the decision each and every day to act with courage and compassion so that they grow to be tomorrow s heroes. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eric GreitensPublisher: Perfection Learning Imprint: Perfection Learning Dimensions: Width: 13.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 21.10cm Weight: 0.318kg ISBN: 9781680650495ISBN 10: 1680650491 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 03 February 2015 Recommended Age: From 12 to 15 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsA Kirkus Best Teen Book of 2012 An uncommon (to say the least) coming of age, retraced with well-deserved pride but not self-aggrandizement, and as thought provoking as it is entertaining. -- Kirkus, starred review Adapted from the adult title The Heart and the Fist (Houghton, 2011), this volume has been rearranged, shortened, and streamlined in way sure to appeal to its new audience. -- School Library Journal Greitens describes his adventurous life in a manner that many teen boys will find inspirational. -- VOYA It's no small feat to make a difference in somebody's life. By sharing these stories with young readers, [Greitens] now has a chance to make a difference in a few more. -- The New York Times Book Review [An] engaging and important book. -- LA Times A Kirkus Best Teen Book of 2012 An uncommon (to say the least) coming of age, retraced with well-deserved pride but not self-aggrandizement, and as thought provoking as it is entertaining. -- Kirkus, starred review Adapted from the adult title The Heart and the Fist (Houghton, 2011), this volume has been rearranged, shortened, and streamlined in way sure to appeal to its new audience. -- School Library Journal Greitens describes his adventurous life in a manner that many teen boys will find inspirational. -- VOYA It's no small feat to make a difference in somebody's life. By sharing these stories with young readers, [Greitens] now has a chance to make a difference in a few more. -- The New York Times Book Review [An] engaging and important book. -- LA Times Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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