Im No Hero

Author : Charlie Plumb
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781881886013
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book I'm No Hero written by Charlie Plumb and published by . This book was released on 1995-11 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I'm No Hero' is the story of Charlie Plumb, but it is also the story of all POWs who faced an isolated world of degradation, loneliness, tedium, hunger, and pain. It is no pretty story. It tells of the torture room with walls built to muffle human screams, of the 'rope trick' and 'fanbelt' techniques designed to make a man talk, of illness, of insanity. But it also tells of the ingenuity and creativity which allowed the men to outsmart their guards and to set up communication systems, classes, escape plans, and to maintain their chain of command. It is a revealing story. It pictures men who are reduced to the basics physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It shows how these situations can be survived with individual integrity and pride intact. It tells of growing relationships with God which came as a result of desperate need. It outlines a closed society's methods of developing rules which allow members to live together in harmony. It is a story of hope, for it suggests that the techniques used by POWs to survive their conditions can be used by others to overcome similar situations faced in day-to-day living.

Author : Charlie Plumb
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780937539385
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book I'm No Hero written by Charlie Plumb and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Charlie Plumb
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781881886020
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book I'm No Hero written by Charlie Plumb and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donated by Tremendous Life Books.

Author : Henry Friedman
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 : 029580145X
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book I'm No Hero written by Henry Friedman and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henry Friedman was robbed of his adolescence by the monstrous evil that annihilated millions of European Jews and changed forever the lives of those who survived. When the Nazis overran their home town near the Polish-Ukrainian border, the Friedman family was saved by Ukrainian Christians who had worked at their farm. Henry, his mother, his younger brother, and a young schoolteacher—who had been hired by his father when Jews were forbidden to attend school—were hidden in a loft over the animal stalls at a neighbor’s farm; his father hid in another hayloft half a mile away. When the family was liberated by the Russians after eighteen months in hiding, Henry, at age fifteen, was emaciated and too weak to walk. The Friedmans eventually made their way to a displaced persons camp in Austria where Henry learned quickly to wheel and deal, seducing women of various ages and nationalities and mastering the intricacies of dealing in the black market. In I’m No Hero, he confronts with unblinking honesty the pain, the shame, and the bizarre comedy of his passage to adulthood. The family came to Seattle in 1949, where Henry Friedman has made his home ever since. In 1988 he returned with his wife to Brody and Suchowola, where he succeeded in finding Julia Symchuk, who, as a young girl, had warned his father that the Gestapo was looking for him, and whose family had hidden the Friedmans in their loft. The following year he was able to bring Julia to Seattle for a triumphal visit, where she was honored in many ways, although, as Friedman writes, “in her own country she had never been honored with anything except hard work.” Like many other survivors, Henry Friedman has found it difficult to confront his past. Like others, too, he has felt the obligation to bear witness. Now retired, he devotes much of his time to telling his story, which he believes is a message of hope, to thousands of schoolchildren throughout the Pacific Northwest. He has received national recognition for his role in establishing the United States Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC, and as a founder of the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center.

Author : Mark Owen
Publisher : Dutton
ISBN 13 : 0451472241
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book No Hero written by Mark Owen and published by Dutton. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts definitive moments from the author's career as a Navy SEAL, discussing the missions that had the greatest personal meaning for him and explaining the lessons and values he hopes to pass on to the next generation.

Author : Chris Offutt
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0684865521
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book No Heroes written by Chris Offutt and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-04-02 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author recalls his painful but ultimately revealing attempts to return home to the rural hills of Kentucky to give back to his community and to record the story of his parents-in-law, Holocaust survivors who had emigrated from Poland in 1946.

Author : R. A. Sheats
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781938822551
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Call Me No Hero written by R. A. Sheats and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-11 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Call Me No Hero" is the true story of Ernest "Boots" Thomas and his friend Jim Sledge, two young boys whose lives were dramatically changed by the arrival of the Second World War. Born and raised in rural Florida during the days of the Great Depression, Ernest and Jim's boyhood dreams and aspirations were quickly forgotten when their nation entered World War Two. Jim entered the Air Corps after graduating high school while young Ernest enlisted in the Marine Corps, pledging to do his part in protecting his family and his home. During the American drive against the Japanese in the Pacific, Ernest found himself catapulted into national fame as he and his platoon landed on the volcanic shores of Iwo Jima and raised a flag that would be seen around the world.With the use of letters, journals, and first-hand accounts, "Call Me No Hero" brings to life this captivating tale of valor, self-sacrifice, and the solemn duty of honoring those who have fallen.

Author : Cherise Sinclair
Publisher : VanScoy Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 194721912X
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Not a Hero written by Cherise Sinclair and published by VanScoy Publishing Group. This book was released on 2019-01-29 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Alaska wilderness, four streetwise boys became men—and brothers Now the crazy ex-military survivalist who plucked Gabriel and three other boys from an abusive foster care home has died. But the sarge leaves them a final mission--to revive the dying town of Rescue. Gabe is done with being a hero. Wounded in body and soul, the retired SEAL simply wants to remain holed up in his isolated cabin. He sure doesn’t want to be chief of police in some defunct town. But he has his orders. Audrey needs a place to hide After the Chicago librarian discovers a horrendous crime, she wakes to an assassin in her bedroom. Injured and terrified, she flees, covering her trail every inch of the way. New name, new ID. New home. As Audrey learns to survive in Rescue, she begins to fall for the town…and the intimidating chief of police who protects it. Can the shy introvert and the deadly police chief find a life together? Despite the discord in town, Gabe is finding his own peace…with the quiet young woman who seems to have no past. She’s adorable and caring and so very lost. But how can he trust someone who lies to him with every breath she takes? Cherise Sinclair is my go to author when I want a satisfying read. Heat, emotion, suspense. She’s got it all. ~ NYT Bestselling author Lexi Blake

Author : Saadia Faruqi
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062943243
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero written by Saadia Faruqi and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At a time when we are all asking questions about identity, grief, and how to stand up for what is right, this book by the author of A Thousand Questions will hit home with young readers who love Hena Khan and Varian Johnson—or anyone struggling to understand recent U.S. history and how it still affects us today. Yusuf Azeem has spent all his life in the small town of Frey, Texas—and nearly that long waiting for the chance to participate in the regional robotics competition, which he just knows he can win. Only, this year is going to be more difficult than he thought. Because this year is the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, an anniversary that has everyone in his Muslim community on edge. With “Never Forget” banners everywhere and a hostile group of townspeople protesting the new mosque, Yusuf realizes that the country’s anger from two decades ago hasn’t gone away. Can he hold onto his joy—and his friendships—in the face of heartache and prejudice?

Author : Fikra Mks
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781657980020
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book I'm No Hero. Never Was. I'm Just an Old Killer... Hired to Do Some Wet Work. written by Fikra Mks and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-01-09 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I'm no hero. Never was. I'm just an old killer... hired to do some wet work.This Motivational quote lined notebook is perfect for anyone to record ideas, or to use for writing and note-taking. It can be used by kids, school and college students and even adults. This composition book or notebook is ideal for: -Birthday Gifts for kids and adults -Special occasions -Christmas Gifts for all ages -Student's gifts -Stationery gift pack -Office workers and friends -Use as a journals or notepad And for capturing ideas and much more.If you're looking for a cute gift or searching for a great notebook for yourself, you'll love the Good Vibes Only Notebook. Because this adorable ruled/lined notebook has a memorable inspirational quote cover, you'll be inspired and motivated each time you pull write in it. In addition, the striking cover is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. How many compliments will you get from friends, classmates, or coworkers when they see your new notebook?Achieve Your Goals and Organize Your Life: Write down accomplishments with your hobbies, fitness, and other life goals. Look back feel good about yourself and all you've done. Use journaling to celebrate your goals and dreams, and to track important tasks, take notes, and keep phone numbers. Use the be the best version of your notebook to organize your life.Handwriting PracticeWriting Devotionals & PrayersNo Forget: I'm no hero. Never was. I'm just an old killer... hired to do some wet work.