American Heroes

By: James Patterson, Matt Eversmann, Tim Malloy

Narrated by: Joe Mantegna

Instant #1 National Bestseller!

“A monumental contribution to comprehending the motivation and distinguished service of American warriors. American Heroes is a book that every citizen should read.”
— Association of the United States Army

From the authors of Walk in My Combat Boots, “American Heroes is a gripping collection of firsthand accounts…capturing the indomitable spirit of our nation’s finest” (Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Terminal List series).

U.S. soldiers who served in overseas conflicts—from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan—share true stories of the actions that earned them some of America’s most distinguished military medals, up to and including the Medal of Honor.

They never acted alone, but always in the spirit of camaraderie, patriotism, and for the good of our beloved country.

There has never been a better time for all of us to think about duty, sacrifice, and what it means to be an American hero.

©2024 James Patterson, Matt Eversmann (P)2024 Little, Brown & Company

Critic reviews

“James Patterson's American Heroes is a compelling work of nonfiction that should not be missed. A riveting chronicle of valor, humanity, and sacrifice, the diverse stories within the book's pages represent the very threads that hold our flag together.”

—Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Chaos Agent, a Gray Man novel

“America at its best: ordinary Americans who found extraordinary courage and helped write our proud history in the process.”

—Congressman Seth Moulton, Marine Veteran

“American Heroes delivers compelling accounts of men and women at war. You can almost hear the bullets as you read these powerful stories told by and about selfless warriors. It’s a striking reminder that America’s highest awards for valor are more often earned by saving lives than by taking them.”

—ADM E. T. Olson, USN (Ret.), former CDR (USSOCOM)

What my Dad never told me

My Father,Master Sergeant Matthew J Tworek was a Master Sergeant,CrewChief,in the Air Force during World War II…loved the B17’s..flew over Normandy 2x,along with other missions..always walked with a limp due to shrapnel..he died in 1972 never telling me of his missions until my daughters husband,interested in the war,looked him up..I wish he would have told me his stories..this book makes me think of what he saw & went thru..thank you for revealing what He went thru..our veterans are the the greatest

One of the best books of American Heroes

I cannot tell you how much this old Navy vet lived this book. It is an honor for me to call these men and women my brothers and sisters in arms. Some of their stories made tears of sadness and anger surface as I heard the loss of their lives.

the self sacrifice from our vets.

great narration. I have new respect for our vets. the next time you meet a veteran, Thanks them.

Life Lesson Learned

I listened to the author's interview on the Jordan Harbinger Show, and I listened to this book. There are life lessons learned from the stories the soldiers or their families told. Your mind is stronger than your body.

wow

An amazing collection of stories about some of our heroes. This is a must read/listen.

our heroes

really good stories, great to hear them. many of these I did no know, but glad I did.

EXCELLENT

Should be a must read for all those that are thinking about serving! Great insight of our great Hero’s and their sacrifice.

Very Moving!

So wonderful hearing the stories of these wonderful Americans. God bless them and their families.

A Veteran's must listen to

This audio book was a very humbling listening. Any veteran would enjoy this book. Thank you!

The true horrors of war as spoken by the men who lived to tell it

This book should be a must-read for all high school students who have no idea about what the soldiers in our wars sacrificed so that they can live free. Each one of these men is a hero by any definition. Well written and well read by the author.