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by Emily Compagno (Author)
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller
In this celebration of faith and freedom, Fox News Co-Host Emily Compagno shares powerful first-person accounts and true stories of courage that show the profound role belief in God has played in the lives of U.S. military servicemembers as they served in combat from World War I to today--commemorating the courage, camaraderie, spirit, and sacrifice of America's heroes.
In this moving and evocative collection of veterans' stories, Emily Compagno explores the enduring role faith has played in the lives of American soldiers during wartime. Descending from a long line of respected Navy and US Army veterans, Compagno offers unique insight into the importance of faith during times of hardship. She shares stories from generations of servicemen along with her own experience visiting American troops in Iraq and Kuwait when she was a cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders.
From World War I to current conflicts in the Middle East, Under His Wings blends US military history with the personal, featuring first-hand accounts from veterans whose religious beliefs emboldened them to persevere as they faced their own mortality on the fields of battle.
Each chapter is highlighted by a range of fascinating stories, including celebrity visits to the frontlines with the USO--from Marilyn Monroe to President Ronald Reagan--, as well as heartfelt letters between soldiers and their loved ones and treasured family photographs.
Following the massive success of Modern Warriors, Faith Still Moves Mountains, and All American Christmas, this moving and patriotic Fox News book is both an homage to the spirit of prayer and a heartfelt thank-you to our troops. Sure to become a treasured keepsake, Under His Wings is an inspiring reminder of the power of faith that will uplift the spirit through the holidays and beyond, for years to come.
Discover the unseen force that guided America's heroes through the crucible of combat:
- Faith Under Fire: First-hand accounts from the trenches of WWI and the Battle of the Bulge to the jungles of Vietnam and the deserts of Iraq, showing how belief became a shield against the darkness of war.
- The Power of Prayer: Explore the private moments that sustained legends like the crew of Black Hawk Down and American POWs in the Hanoi Hilton, who turned to God in the face of impossible odds.
- A Legacy of Service: Join author Emily Compagno as she shares her own family's deep military roots and her personal experiences visiting troops on the front lines, connecting generations of heroes.
- Unseen Moments in History: Go behind the lines with stories of celebrity USO tours from Marilyn Monroe to Ronald Reagan, and read the heartfelt, personal letters that connected soldiers to their loved ones back home.
