The Hero Howard in I Walked with Heroes

 


The book I Walked with Heroes written by Jerry A. Guzzetta describes and depicts the life of a militia while being in a war zone. The story is a perfect display of the life of military personnel during wars, and how they survive near death experiences on a daily basis for the sake of their country. The author Guzzetta presents personal stories, and anecdotes from his comrade to compile this book that brings to us the realities of war.

The particular section of the book discusses the inspirational story and life of the warrior Howard. The writer’s purpose of penning this book wasn’t just to highlight his own achievements on the battlefield, but also acknowledge the heroics of other individuals who served the country. This section talks about Howards.

The segment begins with the author and another one of his friends sitting in a bar when Howard walks in to join them for a drink. The author then describes the bravery and courage Howard and his forefathers possessed, explaining that all of them died on ground while serving the country and Howards followed their footsteps to do the same. He narrates further about the numerous times Howard was severely injured while on the battle field, and the number of times he got nominated for the Medal of Honor for fighting for the nation. Howards becomes an instant source of inspiration for the author, and readers all across the globe. Moving forward, Howard shares his experiences of being in the battle field, and how he took the war not as a boastful, near-death experience, but as a learning curve and a chance to show resilience. This journey portrayed by the author meticulously depicts the risks a soldier takes to protect his country from any potential internal and external threats.

The story I Walked with Heroes written by Jerry A. Guzzetta is an outstanding depiction of stories from the battlegrounds. This book takes a deeper look into the incidents that happen there, and talks about the impact it leaves on the soldiers, and their families. The book is readily available for readers from all across the globe on Amazon. Get your copies now, and delve into the realities of a war!

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