{"product_id":"i-have-your-back-tom-sileo-9781250286116","title":"I Have Your Back: How an American Soldier Became an International Hero","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe story of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, who became an international hero for his courage and selflessness.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEver since he was a young boy growing up on the streets of Staten Island, New York, Michael Ollis wanted to be a soldier. Inspired by his father, who fought in Vietnam, Mike's deep desire to serve was cemented on the day his beloved city was attacked. From 9\/11 onward, Mike's one and only mission was to save lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter two tense combat deployments, Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis earned the US Army's coveted Ranger tab and set his sights on the perilous mountains of eastern Afghanistan. On August 28, 2013, Mike was suddenly caught in the middle of a massive and unprecedented Taliban assault on a coalition military base. Rather than retreat to his bunker, Mike decided to fight. He then encountered a Polish army officer who needed his help. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite being surrounded by enemy fighters while running low on ammunition, Mike promised the foreign soldier that no matter what, he would have his back. For his final act of bravery, Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis would not only receive the Distinguished Service Cross from his own country, but the highest honor that Poland can bestow upon an allied soldier. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs an American warrior, Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis had all of our backs. This vivid and visceral account of Mike's selfless 24-year journey will motivate us to \"live like Mike\" by always putting family, friends and country first.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tom Sileo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1250286115\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250286116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e St. Martin's Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/04\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.25h x 5.38w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2024","brand":"Tom Sileo","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44598389276927,"sku":"9781250286116","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8811dd93-5d82-4210-95b9-d03e02606f47.jpg?v=1702382251","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/i-have-your-back-tom-sileo-9781250286116","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}