{"product_id":"8-seconds-of-courage-9781501165900","title":"8 Seconds of Courage","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Flo’s incredible tale of bravery and service is also a stark reminder that for many of our warriors, coming home is not the end of the fight. Flo finds a way to live, not only with his injuries, but with purpose. . . to honor his fallen brothers and sisters. Truly an inspiration.” -- Jon Stewart\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003e8 Seconds of Courage\u003c\/i\u003e reminds readers of the resilient and courageous men and women who dedicate their lives in service to our nation. Captain Flo Groberg’s selfless commitment to his country and fellow soldiers is truly inspiring.” -- Donald Rumsfeld, former Secretary of Defense\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003e8 Seconds of Courage\u003c\/i\u003e represents the ethos of the modern day warrior. Flo’s incredible story highlights the everyday American soldiers willing to sacrifice it all for our way of life, our nation and most importantly each other.” -- Clinton Romesha, Medal of Honor recipient and author of Red Platoon: A True Story of American Valor\u003cbr\u003e\"If you’ve ever wondered what the world looks like through the eyes of a real, living superhero, this book is for you.” -- Capt. Garrison Haning * Army Magazine *\u003cbr\u003e“Offers insight into the profound sense of duty that drives members of the military while celebrating one man's extraordinary courage. An inspiring book about heroism and sacrifice.” * Kirkus Reviews *\u003cbr\u003e“What does it take to go hand to hand with a suicide bomber?  In \u003ci\u003e8 Seconds of Courage,\u003c\/i\u003e one of the few living recipients of the Medal of Honor tells us.  Captain Flo Groberg, with the help of noted military affairs writer Tom Sileo, takes us inside his life and Army experiences before, during, and after his gallant, decisive act.  Groberg writes with candor and humility.  It’s an immigrant’s story.  It’s a soldier’s story.  And it is a classic American story.” -- Daniel P. Bolger, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (ret.), author of Our Year of War: Two Brothers, Vietnam, and a Nation Divided\u003cbr\u003e“In \u003ci\u003e8 Seconds of Courage,\u003c\/i\u003e written with Tom Sileo, Groberg takes readers through the many faces of war, from mundane assignments, to the reality of cheering for the gruesome death of your enemies, to the surreal notion that one misstep can cost lives.\" -- Kelyn Soong * The Washington Post *","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49531357725015,"sku":"9781501165900","price":15.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781501165900.jpg?v=1731882793","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/8-seconds-of-courage-9781501165900","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}