{"product_id":"beyond-valor-jon-erwin-9781400216864","title":"Beyond Valor: A World War II Story of Extraordinary Heroism, Sacrificial Love, and a Race Against Time","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn April 12, 1945, a fleet of American B-29 bombers flew toward Japan. Their mission was simple: Stop World War II by burning the cities, factories, and military bases of the Japanese em­pire, thereby forcing an unconditional surrender. But it didn't go as planned. \u003cem\u003eBeyond Valor\u003c\/em\u003e is one soldier's extraordinary tale of bravery, faith, and devotion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnboard one of the B-29s, the \u003cem\u003eCity of Los Angeles\u003c\/em\u003e, a phosphorus bomb detonated inside the plane. Staff Sergeant Henry E. \"Red\" Erwin absorbed the blast of burning phosphorus and managed to throw the still-flaming bomb overboard be­fore collapsing from the third-degree burns that covered his body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreaking protocol, the plane diverted to a military hospital at Iwo Jima. President Truman quickly ordered that Erwin be awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest honor of the American military.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawn from in-depth interviews with eyewitnesses and deep archival research, \u003cem\u003eBeyond Valor\u003c\/em\u003e tells the gripping story of Erwin's life--from his upbringing in the suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama to his enduring commitment to supporting veterans. \u003cem\u003eBeyond Valor \u003c\/em\u003egives you a front-row seat to Erwin's amazing life and legacy. Along the way, you'll learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Erwin's childhood in Birmingham shaped his faith and his family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow a split-second decision changed the course of his life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe countless ways that Erwin chose to give back to his fellow veterans after he returned home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond Valor \u003c\/em\u003eis about more than that fateful day in April 1945. It's a story of one man's journey from the ultimate despair to a place beyond service, beyond honor, and beyond valor: a life illuminated by the light of God's love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jon Erwin, William Doyle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1400216869\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781400216864\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Nelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/23\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.70d","brand":"Jon Erwin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44049127276799,"sku":"9781400216864","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d7390727-8621-4437-a880-38b4e758340c.jpg?v=1684999788","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beyond-valor-jon-erwin-9781400216864","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}