{"product_id":"grateful-american-a-journey-from-self-to-service-paperback","title":"Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary Sinise\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarcus Brotherton\u003c\/b\u003e (With)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the moving, entertaining, never-before-told story of how one man found his calling: to see that those who defend this country and its freedoms are never forgotten.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a kid in suburban Chicago, Gary Sinise was more interested in sports and rock 'n' roll than reading or schoolwork. But when he impulsively auditioned for a school production of \u003cem\u003eWest Side Story\u003c\/em\u003e, he found his true purpose--or so it seemed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin a few years, Gary and a handful of friends created what became one of the most exciting and important new theater companies in America. From its humble beginnings in a suburban Chicago church basement and eventual move into the city, the Steppenwolf Theatre Company launched a series of groundbreaking productions, igniting Gary's career along with those of John Malkovich, Joan Allen, Gary Cole, Laurie Metcalf, Jeff Perry, John Mahoney, and countless others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTelevision and film came calling soon after, and Gary starred in \u003cem\u003eOf Mice and Men\u003c\/em\u003e (which he also directed) and \u003cem\u003eThe Stand\u003c\/em\u003e before taking the role that would change his life in unforeseeable ways: Lieutenant Dan in the Academy Award-winning \u003cem\u003eForrest Gump\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe military community's embrace of the character of the disabled veteran was matched only by the depth of Gary's realization that America's defenders had not received all the honor, respect, and gratitude their sacrifices deserve. In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, this became Gary's new calling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrateful American\u003c\/em\u003e, now a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller, documents Gary's dedication to working tirelessly on behalf of those who serve this country, sharing stories about how he has: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntertained more than a half million troops around the world playing bass guitar with his Lt. Dan Band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised funds on behalf of veterans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFounded the Gary Sinise Foundation with a mission to serve and honor America's defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrateful American\u003c\/em\u003e is the moving, entertaining, profoundly gripping story of how one man found his life's work: to see that those who defend this country and its freedoms are never forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eGrateful American\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gary Sinise writes as he lives, and as the artist and actor he has always been: with American authenticity, purpose, and a conviction that is inseparable from his nature.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Tom Hanks, actor and filmmaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"No entertainer alive today has visited and performed more for our troops at veterans hospitals and military bases all over the world than Gary Sinise. For years his foundation has built 'smart homes' for our troops that were severely wounded in combat. The book is called \u003cem\u003eGrateful American\u003c\/em\u003e, and I promise that after you read it you will be grateful for what Gary has accomplished and contributed to our country. He's truly one of a kind.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Clint Eastwood, actor, director, producer, and musician\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 31, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52994606825779,"sku":"9781400214747","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/M1JZbXlCNGxTQ0lrMGl1NGZYdUJUQT09.webp?v=1769241206","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/grateful-american-a-journey-from-self-to-service-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}