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books by Marcus Brotherton

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Voices of the Pacific: Untold Stories from the Marine Heroes of World War II
Adam Makos, Marcus Brotherton

Berkley Hardcover, 2013

These are the stories from fifteen WWII Marines, compiled by Adam Makos and Marcus Brotherton but left unfiltered and in the words of the Marines who were there. Unflinching, brutal, and relentless, Voices of the Pacific will leave a reader gasping for air and dumbstruck in awe of the old heroes who won the Pacific war with bare hands, bayonets, and guts. The book presents accounts of heroism and honor as told by World War II veterans ...

We Who Are Alive and Remain: Untold Stories from the Band of Brothers
Marcus Brotherton

Berkley Trade, 2010

The national bestseller of never-before-published stories from the Band of Brothers They were the men of the now-legendary Easy Company. After almost two years of hard training, they parachuted into Normandy on D-Day and, later, Operation Market Garden. They fought their way through Belgium, France, and Germany, survived overwhelming odds, liberated concentration camps, and drank a victory toast in April of 1945 at Hitler's hideout in the ...

Finding Martha's Place: My Journey Through Sin, Salvation, and Lots of Soul Food
Martha Hawkins

Touchstone, 2010

Welcome to Martha's Place . . . Martha Hawkins was the tenth of twelve children born in Montgomery, Alabama. There was no money, but her childhood was full of love. Martha's mother could transform a few vegetables from the backyard into a feast and never turned away a hungry mouth. Memories of the warmth of her family's supper table would remain with Martha. Even as a poor single mother without a high school diploma, Martha dreamed of ...

To Live For: Why Did You Think You Were Here?
Ryan Dobson, Marcus Brotherton

Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2007

Building on the call to die to self in To Die For, Ryan Dobson explores now what's truly worth living for. Discover the reason you're here and begin taking the kind of risks that continually propel you toward a deeper, more meaningful existence. It's an irresistible life marked by pure, unencumbered passion.

Call of Duty: My Life Before, During and After the Band of Brothers
Lt. Lynn Compton, Marcus Brotherton

Berkley Trade, 2009

The national bestselling World War II memoir with a foreword by John McCain. As part of the elite 101st Airborne paratroopers, Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton fought in critical battles of World War II as a member of Easy Company, immortalized as the Band of Brothers. This is the true story of a real-life hero. From his years as a two-sport UCLA star who played baseball with Jackie Robinson and football in the 1943 Rose Bowl, through his legendary ...

A Company of Heroes: Personal Memories about the Real Band of Brothers and the Legacy They Left Us
Marcus Brotherton

Berkley Trade, 2011

THE "MUST-READ"* BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE EXTRAORDINARY DOCUMENTARY FOR PUBLIC TELEVISION After the Band of Brothers went home, they never forgot the lessons of war... After chronicling the personal stories of the Band of Brothers in We Who Are Alive and Remain , author Marcus Brotherton presents a collection of remembrances from the families of the soldiers of Easy Company—and how their wartime experiences shaped their lives off ...

Still Lolo: A Spinning Propeller, a Horrific Accident, and a Family's Journey of Hope
Lauren Scruggs, Scruggs Family Brotherton

Tyndale Momentum, 2012

In December 2011, Lauren (“LoLo”) Scruggs, a 23-year-old fashion journalist, suffered a sudden injury that made headlines around the world. She had been on a short flight to look at Christmas lights and, upon exiting the small plane, was hit by the still-moving propeller blade. A frantic 911 call, several major surgeries, and thousands of prayers later: Lauren lived. But she lost her left hand and left eye. And she had to face some ...

Shifty's War: The Authorized Biography of Sergeant Darrell "Shifty" Powers, the Legendary Sharpshooter from ...
Marcus Brotherton

Berkley Trade, 2012

As a boy growing up in the remote mining town of Clinchco, Virginia, Darrell “Shifty” Powers’s goal was to become the best rifle shot he could be. His father trained him to listen to the woods, to “see” without his eyes. Little did Shifty know his finely-tuned skills would one day save his life—and the lives of his friends. As one of the original men who trained at Camp Toccoa, Georgia, Shifty was one out of only two soldiers in ...

Teacher: The Henrietta Mears Story
Marcus Brotherton

Regal, 2006

Meet the author of the wise words above and the woman who shaped the lives of some of the most influential Christians of our time. Dr. Mears poured the energy of her mission—to know Christ and make Him known—into a generation of college kids who would leave a legacy of Christian leadership that can still be felt worldwide today. In these pages, you will experience some of Dr. Mears’s energy and passion to believe the impossible, which is ...

First Place 4 Health: Discover a New Way to Healthy Living
Carole Lewis, Marcus Brotherton

Gospel Light, 2008

Based on proven techniques and a track record of 25 years of experience, First Place 4 Health will show how to create balance in the four core areas of life: spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical. All leading to weight loss and positive life change. With weight loss at the core of healthy living, readers will be encouraged and inspired to participate in personal life transformation from the inside out. The improved and easy to follow format ...

Buzz: A Graphic Reality Check for Teens Dealing With Drugs and Alcohol (FlipSwitch)
Marcus Brotherton

Multnomah Books, 2006

The Real Deal Life is tough. You’ve got questions. You’ve got choices…and the results are yours to live with. So go ahead—do a little investigating and discover the answers for yourself. The graphically captivating books in the FlipSwitch series are the real deal. They unashamedly tackle pressing issues that you face every day. After pinpointing God’s solution, they offer practical steps that will help you take your life in the ...

Heat: A Graphic Reality Check for Teens Dealing With Sexuality (FlipSwitch)
Marcus Brotherton

Multnomah Books, 2006

The Real Deal Life is tough. You’ve got questions. You’ve got choices…and the results are yours to live with. So go ahead—do a little investigating and discover the answers for yourself. The graphically captivating books in the FlipSwitch series are the real deal. They unashamedly tackle pressing issues that you face every day. After pinpointing God’s solution, they offer practical steps that will help you take your life in the ...

Split: A Graphic Reality Check for Teens Dealing With Divorce (FlipSwitch)
Marcus Brotherton

Multnomah Books, 2006

The Real Deal Life is tough. You’ve got questions. You’ve got choices…and the results are yours to live with. So go ahead—do a little investigating and discover the answers for yourself. The graphically captivating books in the FlipSwitch series are the real deal. They unashamedly tackle pressing issues that you face every day. After pinpointing God’s solution, they offer practical steps that will help you take your life in the ...

Blur: A Graphic Reality Check for Teens Dealing with Self-Image (FlipSwitch)
Marcus Brotherton, Mary Margaret Brotherton

Multnomah Books, 2006

The Real Deal Life is tough. You’ve got questions. You’ve got choices…and the results are yours to live with. So go ahead—do a little investigating and discover the answers for yourself. The graphically captivating books in the FlipSwitch series are the real deal. They unashamedly tackle pressing issues that you face every day. After pinpointing God’s solution, they offer practical steps that will help you take your life in the ...

Still LoLo: A Spinning Propeller, a Horrific Accident, and a Family's Journey of Hope
Lauren Scruggs, Scruggs Family

Tyndale Momentum, 2013

For fashion journalist Lauren (“LoLo”) Scruggs, a short flight to look at Christmas lights turned into a nightmare when she was struck by the plane’s spinning propeller blades. As Lauren was rushed to the hospital, the world watched in shock and horror. Several major surgeries and thousands of prayers later, Lauren was still alive. But she had suffered brain trauma and lost her left hand and left eye. And she had to face some incredibly ...

The Nightingale of Mosul: A Nurse's Journey of Service, Struggle, and War
Susan Luz, Marcus Brotherton

Kaplan Publishing, 2010

The true story of a female soldier in Iraq who was awarded the Bronze Star—not for fighting, but for fighting to care. She is today’s Florence Nightingale. At age 56, Susan Luz was deployed to Iraq. By the time she returned home, she had helped save the lives of 30,000 wounded soldiers, contractors, Iraqi civilians, and detainees. But this was not the first time Luz responded to the call of duty: this is the inspirational story of a life ...

A Company of Heroes: Personal Memories about the Real Band of Brothers and the Legacy They Left Us
Marcus Brotherton

Berkley Trade, 2011

After the Band of Brothers went home, they never forgot the lessons of war... After chronicling the personal stories of the Band of Brothers in We Who Are Alive and Remain , author Marcus Brotherton presents a collection of remembrances from the families of the soldiers of Easy Company-and how their wartime experiences shaped their lives off the battlefield. A Company of Heroes is an intimate, revealing portrait of the lives of the men ...

A Thousand Small Sparrows: Amazing Stories of Kids Helping Kids
Jeff Leeland

Multnomah Books, 2007

In 1992, Jeff and Kristi Leeland’s infant son, Michael, needed a bone marrow transplant. It cost $200,000 they didn’t have. That’s when Dameon, the most picked-on kid in the junior high where Jeff taught, emptied his bank account and handed Jeff twelve $5 bills to help save Michael’s life. Other students rallied behind Dameon’s $60 donation of hope--and a community rallied behind them. In less than four weeks, they raised over $227,000 ...

Chiseled: A Young Man's Guide to Shaping Character, True Toughness and a Life That Matters
Shaun Blakeney, Marcus Brotherton

Regal, 2008

Chiseled encourages, inspires and challenges young men to integrate into their lives the components of what it means to become a real man. Those components comprise a code that all men need to learn, which includes chivalry, integrity and honor, self-control, financial stewardship, a strong work ethic, and more. This book is filled with practical wisdom for young men who want to live meaningful lives. Readers will discover the balance between ...