[PDF] Letters From Boot Camp eBook

Author : Timber Hawkeye
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 47,8 MB
Release : 2013-02-19
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0062267450

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Buddhism is all about training the mind, and boot camp is an ideal training method for this generation’s short attention span. The chapters in this small book can be read in any order, and are simple and easy to understand. Each story, inspirational quote and teaching offers mindfulness-enhancing techniques that anyone can relate to. You don’t need to be a Buddhist to find this book motivational. As the Dalai Lama says, “Don’t try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are.” Whether it’s Mother Teresa’s acts of charity, Gandhi’s perseverance, or your aunt Betty’s calm demeanor, it doesn’t matter who inspires you, so long as you’re motivated to be better today than you were yesterday. Regardless or religion or geographical region, race, ethnicity, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, flexibility, or vulnerability, if you do good, you feel good, and if you do bad, you feel bad. If you agree that Buddhism isn’t just about meditating, but also about rolling up your sleeves and relieving some of the suffering in the world, then you are ready to be a soldier of peace in the army of love; welcome to Buddhist Boot Camp!

Author : Mark Schultz
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 44,43 MB
Release : 2012-06-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1451674414

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Against all hope, Beth Thompson continues to write letters to her soldier son James, who becomes missing in action in Afghanistan for over two years.

Author : Jacob Glass
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 47,84 MB
Release : 2016-01-01
Category :
ISBN : 9781523203611

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A 90-day mentoring program to increase courage, self-love and acceptance, and to empower you in expressing your authentic self.

Author : Todd Strasser
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 48,48 MB
Release : 2007-05-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 141690848X

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Kidnapped and sent to live in a disciplinary boot camp where he is physically and psychologically tortured on a daily basis, fifteen-year-old Garrett knows that he has been wrongly imprisoned and so feels there is no choice but to attempt a daring escape in order to save the life he has left in him.

Author : Joseph Bruchac
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 12,85 MB
Release : 2006-07-06
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1101664800

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"Readers who choose the book for the attraction of Navajo code talking and the heat of battle will come away with more than they ever expected to find."—Booklist, starred review Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language. They braved some of the heaviest fighting of the war, and with their code, they saved countless American lives. Yet their story remained classified for more than twenty years. But now Joseph Bruchac brings their stories to life for young adults through the riveting fictional tale of Ned Begay, a sixteen-year-old Navajo boy who becomes a code talker. His grueling journey is eye-opening and inspiring. This deeply affecting novel honors all of those young men, like Ned, who dared to serve, and it honors the culture and language of the Navajo Indians. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults "Nonsensational and accurate, Bruchac's tale is quietly inspiring..."—School Library Journal

Author : Thomas E. Ricks
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 25,4 MB
Release : 1998
Category :
ISBN : 0684848171

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Inside the marine corps and what it takes to become "One of the few, the proud, the Marines."

Author : Janet M. Nast
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 30,21 MB
Release : 2016-11-09
Category :
ISBN : 9781540345028

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When my son informed me that he enlisted in the Marine Corps, I became an emotional wreck. Alan's letters really helped me to deal with the constant fear (of the unknown) and anxiety I was feeling while he was gone. His writing was very descriptive of what day-to-day life was like for him and the other recruits. To those former Marines out there, you might get a kick out of reading these letters; I'm sure they'll bring back some, shall we say, interesting memories. For those who are thinking about becoming a Marine, I hope you enjoy this book and that Alan's experiences help you to decide whether or not the Marine Corps is a good fit for you, or better yet, if you're a good fit for the Marine Corps. Semper Fi

Author : Suzanne McMinn
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 32,25 MB
Release : 2013-10-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0062223720

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Suzanne McMinn, a former romance writer and founder of the popular blog chickensintheroad.com, shares the story of her search to lead a life of ordinary splendor in Chickens in the Road, her inspiring and funny memoir. Craving a life that would connect her to the earth and her family roots, McMinn packed up her three kids, left her husband and her sterile suburban existence behind, and moved to rural West Virginia. Amid the rough landscape and beauty of this rural mountain country, she pursues a natural lifestyle filled with chickens, goats, sheep—and no pizza delivery. With her new life comes an unexpected new love—"52," a man as beguiling and enigmatic as his nickname—a turbulent romance that reminds her that peace and fulfillment can be found in the wake of heartbreak. Coping with formidable challenges, including raising a trio of teenagers, milking stubborn cows, being snowed in with no heat, and making her own butter, McMinn realizes that she’s living a forty-something’s coming-of-age story. As she dares to become self-reliant and embrace her independence, she reminds us that life is a bold adventure—if we’re willing to live it. Chickens in the Road includes more than 20 recipes, craft projects, and McMinn’s photography, and features a special two-color design.

Author : Army Mom Strong
Publisher :
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 34,51 MB
Release : 2017-04-11
Category : Families of military personnel
ISBN : 9781545365069

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Do you need someone encouraging you, especially when you are learning to let go of your child to military service? How about when they are difficult places or in harm's way? Do you feel stressed or worried? You are not alone. Elaine Brye and Army Mom Strong have combined their efforts to create a powerful, emotional and inspirational pictorial book of encouragement and support for military moms of all branches. The authors are veteran military moms who have supported many moms through the challenges that come with sending a child into harm's way. "The Heart of a Military Mom" gives you valuable insights to help you to stand strong in the face of fear and on the home front. It is the first in a series of supportive books to inspire you to create a more fulfilling journey as a military mom.

Author : Bacil Donovan Warren
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 33,65 MB
Release : 2016-02-24
Category : Armored vehicles, Military
ISBN : 9781530315536

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Using humor and frank candor, author Bacil Donovan Warren shares his personal experience, as well as that of his fellow tankers, as part of the US Army's 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment (the "Brave Rifles") in Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Warren recounts the initial shock of hearing about Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and his Regiment's preparation for deployment during Operation Desert Shield. He describes the stress and sometimes mind-numbing boredom of being deployed deep in the desert of Saudi Arabia, constantly preparing for a possible Iraqi invasion. He recalls the terrifying experience of the start of the air war of Operation Desert Storm and the workmanlike action during combat against Iraq's Republican Guard forces during Operation Desert Sabre. With It or in It brings clarity and focus to their unceasing efforts to bring the conflict to a swift and decisive end. Finally, Warren describes the triumphant return of the Brave Rifles to Ft. Bliss, Texas, and the waiting arms of their families and loved ones.