No Greater Love: The Lives and Times of Hispanic Soldiers

No Greater Love: The Lives and Times of Hispanic Soldiers

by Major General Freddie Valenzuela, Jason Lemons, J.D.


Product Details
ISBN: 0979027586
ISBN-13: 9780979027581
Format: Hardcover, 192pp
Publisher: Ovation Books
Pub. Date: September 2008


Table of Contents
Introduction A Love Affair with Soldiering
Ch. 1 The Alpha and the Omega: Honoring the Unsung Heroes
Ch. 2 My Early Years: The Gifts of Mentorship and Family
Ch. 3 Company Grade Years: Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Ch. 4 Field Grade Years: The Crossing Point
Ch. 5 Flag Officer Years: The Road to the Stars and Advice for Future Generations
Ch. 6 Esther's Story: My Adventure of a Lifetime
Ch. 7 Military Brats: The Challenge Toward Our Success
Ch. 8 The Future of the Army: The Significance of Diversity
Epilogue: Closing Thoughts on Our Fallen Soldiers


Synopsis
In March 2003, Major General Freddie Valenzuela presided over the funeral of the first casualty of the Iraq War. The young soldier was not yet a citizen of the United States, and General Valenzuela wondered what motivated him and many others like him to make the ultimate sacrifice for their country. No Greater Love answers this question and many more concerning the dedication of our servicemen and women, specifically Hispanic soldiers, in the U.S. military.

As he explores the legacy of Hispanics in the military, General Valenzuela guides the reader through his thirty-three-year career that spanned the Cold, Gulf, and Iraq wars. He then looks to the future, touching on controversial issues including the war in Iraq and the obligation of the military to improve diversity in order to remain a viable world force.

Biography
MAJOR GENERAL FREDDIE VALENZUELA served thirty-three years in the U.S. Army and was highly decorated for heroism and valor. He served all over the world in three corps and six divisions and commanded in the Cold War and Gulf War eras. He created an educational foundation for at-risk children and families of soldiers killed in combat and was named one of the most influential Hispanic Americans in the U.S. by Hispanic Business magazine.

JASON LEMONS, J.D. holds degrees in English, professional writing, and law. He currently practices law in Dallas, Texas, and consults for the Center for Terrorism Law at St. Mary's University.


From the Publisher
In March 2003, Major General Freddie Valenzuela presided over the funeral of the first casualty of the Iraq War. The young soldier was not yet a citizen of the United States, and General Valenzuela wondered what motivated him and many others like him to make the ultimate sacrifice for their country. No Greater Love answers this question and many more concerning the dedication of our servicemen and women, specifically Hispanic soldiers, in the U.S. military.

As he explores the legacy of Hispanics in the military, General Valenzuela guides the reader through his thirty-three-year career that spanned the Cold, Gulf, and Iraq wars. He then looks to the future, touching on controversial issues including the war in Iraq and the obligation of the military to improve diversity in order to remain a viable world force.

What People Are Saying

Senator John S. McCain
"In this poignant work, Freddie Valenzuela uses his thirty-three years of military service as a canvas on which he paints . . . the moving story of a Hispanic American in service to his nation . . . I commend it to you as a wonderful way to explore the nature of service and the meaning of patriotism."--(United States Senator John S. McCain - Arizona)

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
"From the Revolutionary War to the War on Terror, Hispanic Americans have made enormous sacrifices to protect our freedoms, and I am grateful for their service. In No Greater Love, General Valenzuela highlights the service and dedication of these brave Americans in our military."--(United States Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison - Texas)