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Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service (utgåvan 2019)

av Gary Sinise (Författare)

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Biography & Autobiography. Performing Arts. Military. Nonfiction. HTML:

New York Times Bestseller: 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.

"The book is called Grateful American, and I promise you after you read it you will be grateful for what Gary has accomplished and contributed to our country." â?? Clint Eastwood

As 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 West Side Story, he found his purposeâ??or so it seemed.

Within 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 others. Television and film came calling soon after, and Gary starred in Of Mice and Men (which he also directed) and The Stand before taking the role that would change his life in unforeseeable ways: Lieutenant Dan in the Academy Awardâ??winning Forrest Gump.

The 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 mission. While starring in hits like Apollo 13, Ransom, Truman, George Wallace, CSI:NY, and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, Gary has worked tirelessly on behalf of those who serve this country...

  • entertaining more than a half million troops around the world playing bass guitar with his Lt. Dan Band,
  • raising funds on behalf of veterans, and
  • founding the Gary Sinise Foundation with a mission to serve and honor America's defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.
  • Grateful American is the moving, entertaining, profoundly gripping story of how one man found his calling: to see that those who defend this country and its freedoms are never forgot… (mer)

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    Titel:Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service
    Författare:Gary Sinise (Författare)
    Info:Thomas Nelson (2019), Edition: Illustrated, 272 pages
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    My review of this book can be found on my YouTube Vlog at:

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      booklover3258 | Nov 1, 2022 |
    An amazing book about an amazing man. As a veteran I can appreciate all he has done and is still doing. Much more than the the many empty promises to support our troops. Gary doesn't talk the talk, he walks the walk. ( )
    1 rösta psmith65 | Jul 20, 2021 |
    Truly a power house of a book, thoroughly enjoyed it. A story worth reading about how one man decided to make sure our national's veterans are not forgotten. Very inspiring and definitely a 5 star read. ( )
    1 rösta SharleneMartinMoore | Apr 24, 2021 |
    Check out this video please #gratefullikegary

    This is a full bio of Gary Sinise, started out as a young man in theater, and a nice section with behind the scenes of Forrest Gump onto CSI.
    I've read Gary Sinise has been involved with helping veterans after he starred as Lieutenant Dan, little did I know that his patriotism started well before the 1994 movie.
    I'm blown away by his lifelong dedication for our troops at home and abroad. The part about wounded warriors probably was most heartbreaking and brought a lot of tears. "Freedom is never free. Someone has to pay." ( )
      xKayx | Dec 14, 2020 |
    I thoroughly enjoyed this Audible audiobook, read by Gary Sinise himself. It is truly a moving, powerful story, and I enjoyed learning more about one of my favorite celebrities. I plan to write a more thorough review on my blog, soon. ( )
    1 rösta WendyKA | Jul 12, 2020 |
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    Biography & Autobiography. Performing Arts. Military. Nonfiction. HTML:

    New York Times Bestseller: 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.

    "The book is called Grateful American, and I promise you after you read it you will be grateful for what Gary has accomplished and contributed to our country." â?? Clint Eastwood

    As 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 West Side Story, he found his purposeâ??or so it seemed.

    Within 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 others. Television and film came calling soon after, and Gary starred in Of Mice and Men (which he also directed) and The Stand before taking the role that would change his life in unforeseeable ways: Lieutenant Dan in the Academy Awardâ??winning Forrest Gump.

    The 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 mission. While starring in hits like Apollo 13, Ransom, Truman, George Wallace, CSI:NY, and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, Gary has worked tirelessly on behalf of those who serve this country...

    entertaining more than a half million troops around the world playing bass guitar with his Lt. Dan Band, raising funds on behalf of veterans, and founding the Gary Sinise Foundation with a mission to serve and honor America's defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.

    Grateful American is the moving, entertaining, profoundly gripping story of how one man found his calling: to see that those who defend this country and its freedoms are never forgot

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