{"product_id":"book-ge1s","title":"Defend Us in Battle","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn September 29, 2006, Michael Monsoor and three SEAL snipers watched vigilantly for enemy activity from their rooftop post in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. When a grenade thrown from insurgents bounced off Michael's chest, he could have escaped. Instead, he threw himself onto the live grenade, shielding his fellow soldiers from the immediate explosion. Michael died thirty minutes later, having made the ultimate sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs George Monsoor (Michael's father) and Rose Rea show us in \u003cem\u003eDefend Us in Battle, \u003c\/em\u003eMichael had prepared for this selfless act all his life--a life that inspires us to have a similar generosity of heart. This fast-paced, compelling biography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etells the true story of a quiet boy from California who achieved his dream of becoming a Navy SEAL and saved numerous lives throughout his deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erecounts how Michael's childhood of asthma and being bullied made him a staunch defender of justice and passionate about never quitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edraws on interviews, military documents, and eyewitness accounts to detail Michael’s remarkable military career and devotion to God and others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eis perfect for readers of military biographies such as \u003cem\u003eUnbroken, \u003c\/em\u003eas well as for anyone eager to remember that this world still has heroes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the Medal of Honor, Michael received a Silver Star, a Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart for his years serving his country. But his greatest legacy is in the hearts of those he inspired to live, and even die, for the sake of brotherly love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos and award images are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Christian","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49356123767088,"sku":"BDge1s","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49356123832624,"sku":"ZEge1s","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49356123930928,"sku":"ZMge1s","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/ge1s-Square-cover.jpg?v=1777517680","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-ge1s","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}