Beyond valor : a world war II story of extraordinary heroism, sacrificial love and race against time / Jon Erwin

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Erwin, Jon [author]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Nashville : Nelson Books, c2020Description: 214 pages ; 23 cmISBN:

9781400216833

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LOC classification:

D 790.263 .E79 2020

Contents:

Prologue -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: The Making of a Man -- Chapter 2: To End This Business of War -- Chapter 3: Journey to the Apocalypse -- Chapter 4: Day of Destiny -- Chapter 5: Race Against Time -- Chapter 6: The Gates of Eternity -- Chapter 7: Homecoming Chapter 8: Guardian Angel -- Chapter 9: Legacy in the Clouds Afterword: In His Own Words -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix: Seven Prayers -- Author Note -- Notes -- Bibliography About the Authors

Summary: "On April 12, 1945, a fleet of American B-29 bombers flew toward Japan. Their mission was simple: Stop World War II by burning the cities, factories, and military bases of the Japanese empire, thereby forcing an unconditional surrender. But it didn't go as planned. Beyond Valor is one soldier's extraordinary tale of bravery, faith, and devotion. Onboard one of the B-29s, the City of Los Angeles, a phosphorus bomb detonated inside the plane. Staff Sergeant Henry E. "Red" Erwin absorbed the blast of burning phosphorus and managed to throw the still-flaming bomb overboard before collapsing from the third-degree burns that covered his body. Breaking protocol, the plane diverted to a military hospital at Iwo Jima. President Truman quickly ordered that Erwin be awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest honor of the American military. Drawn from in-depth interviews with eyewitnesses and deep archival research, Beyond Valor tells the gripping story of Erwin's life--from his upbringing in the suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama to his enduring commitment to supporting veterans. Beyond Valor gives you a front-row seat to Erwin's amazing life and legacy. Along the way, you'll learn: How Erwin's childhood in Birmingham shaped his faith and his family How a split-second decision changed the course of his life The countless ways that Erwin chose to give back to his fellow veterans after he returned home Beyond Valor is about more than that fateful day in April 1945. It's a story of one man's journey from the ultimate despair to a place beyond service, beyond honor, and beyond valor: a life illuminated by the light of God's love."

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Materials specified	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	NU Clark Circulation	Non-fiction	GC D 790.263 .E79 2020 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available		NUCLA000001525

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Prologue -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: The Making of a Man -- Chapter 2: To End This Business of War -- Chapter 3: Journey to the Apocalypse -- Chapter 4: Day of Destiny -- Chapter 5: Race Against Time -- Chapter 6: The Gates of Eternity -- Chapter 7: Homecoming
Chapter 8: Guardian Angel -- Chapter 9: Legacy in the Clouds
Afterword: In His Own Words -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix: Seven Prayers -- Author Note -- Notes -- Bibliography
About the Authors

"On April 12, 1945, a fleet of American B-29 bombers flew toward Japan. Their mission was simple: Stop World War II by burning the cities, factories, and military bases of the Japanese empire, thereby forcing an unconditional surrender. But it didn't go as planned. Beyond Valor is one soldier's extraordinary tale of bravery, faith, and devotion.

Onboard one of the B-29s, the City of Los Angeles, a phosphorus bomb detonated inside the plane. Staff Sergeant Henry E. "Red" Erwin absorbed the blast of burning phosphorus and managed to throw the still-flaming bomb overboard before collapsing from the third-degree burns that covered his body.

Breaking protocol, the plane diverted to a military hospital at Iwo Jima. President Truman quickly ordered that Erwin be awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest honor of the American military.

Drawn from in-depth interviews with eyewitnesses and deep archival research, Beyond Valor tells the gripping story of Erwin's life--from his upbringing in the suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama to his enduring commitment to supporting veterans. Beyond Valor gives you a front-row seat to Erwin's amazing life and legacy. Along the way, you'll learn:

How Erwin's childhood in Birmingham shaped his faith and his family
How a split-second decision changed the course of his life
The countless ways that Erwin chose to give back to his fellow veterans after he returned home
Beyond Valor is about more than that fateful day in April 1945. It's a story of one man's journey from the ultimate despair to a place beyond service, beyond honor, and beyond valor: a life illuminated by the light of God's love."

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