Quiet Hero by S D Nelson
Growing up on the Gila River Indian Reservation in Arizona, Ira Hayes was a quiet, shy boy. He never wanted to be the center of attention, and at school he often felt lonely and out of place.By the time Ira was in his late teens, World War I was raging. When the United States entered the war, Ira joined the Marine Corps. He believed it was his duty to fight honorably for his country, and with his marine buddies, Ira finally felt as if he belonged. Eventually they were sent to the Japanese island of Iwo Jima, where a chance event and an extraordinary photograph by Joe Rosenthal catapulted Ira to national awareness and transformed his life.
Filled with all the patriotism and tragedy of wartime and its aftereffects, Quiet Hero is the story of one man's courage in the face of both military and personal battles. It is a poignant tribute to Ira Hayes--a man who was considered a hero by everyone but himself.
Nelson, S.: - S. Nelson grew up with a love of reading and a very active imagination, never putting pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard until 2013. Her passion to create was overwhelming, and within a few months she'd written her first novel, Stolen Fate. When she isn't engrossed in creating one of the many stories rattling around inside her head, she loves to read and travel as much as she can. She lives in the Northeast with her husband and two dogs, enjoying the ever changing seasons. If you would like to follow or contact her please feel free to do so. Her social media links and contact information can be found on her website at www.snelsonauthor.com
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781600604270 |
| ISBN 10 | 1600604277 |
| Title | Quiet Hero |
| Author | S D Nelson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Lee & Low Books |
| Year published | 2006-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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