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These stories leave the reader with a profound sense of [our troops ] selfless sacrifice and, sadly, a profound sense of the gulf that separates the ethos of the military from the contemporary currents of American life .Schultz and Chandrasekaran never suggest that war is good. But the stories they tell are a welcome reminder of what soldiers have always known: that out of difficulty and trauma come a sense of spiritual self-worth and a dedication to the service of others. Maj. Gen. Robert H. Scales, The Wall Street Journal Full, vibrant profiles of men and women forever marked by war, who continue to endure and transform both themselves and their communities. The Washington Post Schultz and Chandrasekaran couldn t be more on point For Love and Country is important reading. The Huffington Post Harrowing and heroic stories of war and coming home. Maureen Dowd, The New York Times Schultz and Chandrasekaran couldn t be more on point For Love and Country is important reading. The Huffington Post [Schultz and Chandrasekaran] are on target in calling for a societal salute to America s new generation of veterans. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran have allowed readers everywhere an up close at what our country s war heroes and veterans do for us. The scenes to which we re made privy are at times heartbreaking, inspiring or both. Everyday eBook Filled with inspiring narratives. Library Journal Inspiring .will certainly move readers who have served in the military, as well as fans of military histories and those who have close contact with the courageous soldiers who put their lives on the line. Kirkus This splendid book should be read by every American. It is a story of heroes, of sacrifice, of valor. But it is also a story of resilience, recovery, and a continuing desire to serve our country and its citizens. You must be made of stone to read this and not shed tears. But the book s message is that, after the tears, we must not forget the sacrifices those in uniform and their families have made for all of us over the last thirteen years; we must welcome back into our communities those who served not just with thanks and open arms, but with respect, admiration, and new lives and careers worthy of all they have done for all of us. Robert M. Gates, author of Duty A truly inspirational, uplifting book, one that will fill you with pride in America s new Greatest Generation in war and in peace. General David H. Petraeus, U.S. Army, Retired

These stories leave the reader with a profound sense of [our troops ] selfless sacrifice and, sadly, a profound sense of the gulf that separates the ethos of the military from the contemporary currents of American life .Schultz and Chandrasekaran never suggest that war is good. But the stories they tell are a welcome reminder of what soldiers have always known: that out of difficulty and trauma come a sense of spiritual self-worth and a dedication to the service of others. Maj. Gen. Robert H. Scales, The Wall Street Journal Full, vibrant profiles of men and women forever marked by war, who continue to endure and transform both themselves and their communities. The Washington Post Schultz and Chandrasekaran couldn t be more on point For Love and Country is important reading. The Huffington Post Harrowing and heroic stories of war and coming home. Maureen Dowd, The New York Times Schultz and Chandrasekaran couldn t be more on point For Love and Country is important reading. The Huffington Post [Schultz and Chandrasekaran] are on target in calling for a societal salute to America s new generation of veterans. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran have allowed readers everywhere an up close at what our country s war heroes and veterans do for us. The scenes to which we re made privy are at times heartbreaking, inspiring or both. Everyday eBook Filled with inspiring narratives. Library Journal Inspiring .will certainly move readers who have served in the military, as well as fans of military histories and those who have close contact with the courageous soldiers who put their lives on the line. Kirkus This splendid book should be read by every American. It is a story of heroes, of sacrifice, of valor. But it is also a story of resilience, recovery, and a continuing desire to serve our country and its citizens. You must be made of stone to read this and not shed tears. But the book s message is that, after the tears, we must not forget the sacrifices those in uniform and their families have made for all of us over the last thirteen years; we must welcome back into our communities those who served not just with thanks and open arms, but with respect, admiration, and new lives and careers worthy of all they have done for all of us. Robert M. Gates, author of Duty A truly inspirational, uplifting book, one that will fill you with pride in America s new Greatest Generation in war and in peace. General David H. Petraeus, U.S. Army, Retired From the Hardcover edition.

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Howard Schultz is chairman and chief executive officer of Starbucks, where he has been recognized for his leadership, business ethics,and efforts to strengthen communities.Heand his wife, Sheri,have pledged extensive support to helpveteransmakesuccessful transitionsto civilian lifethrough theSchultz Family Foundation'sOnward Veteransinitiative.Schultz is the best-selling author ofOnward- How Starbucks Fought for Its Life Without Losing Its SoulandPour Your Heart Into It. Rajiv Chandrasekaran is a senior correspondent and associate editor atThe Washington Post,where he has worked since 1994. He has been the newspaper's bureau chief in Baghdad, Cairo, and Southeast Asia, and he has been covering Afghanistan off and on for a decade. Chandrasekaran is the author ofLittle AmericaandImperial Life in the Emerald City,which was named one of the 10 Best Books of 2007 byThe New York Times. Forloveofcountrybook.com

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