Larger	Taking the High Ground: Military Stories of Faith Author: Jeff O'Leary
	Book Information Publisher: Chariot Victor Publishing Book Type: Hardcover Rating: 2 ISBN-13: 9780781435413 - ISBN-10: 0781435412 Publication Date: 8/2001 Pages: 300 Book Reviews

From the battlegrounds of the Revolutionary War to Desert Storm, Christians in uniform tell how God touched their lives in special ways. Colonel O'Leary has gathered together some of the most powerful stories of courage, on and off the battle field-accounts that reveal true grace under fire. But such grace is not merely a matter of personal strength. . . . It's a matter of Divine intervention, and it's a matter of faith!

• Tracks the many instances of God's intervention in the lives of military men and women across the decades.
• Includes A Personal Note From the Author

Here's what others are saying:

I couldn't put it down! More power is packed into this book than vertical flight with afterburners. Jeff masterfully weaves together incredible examples of patriots giving their all for their Lord. You don't want to miss this treasure!
Bob Kay Lieutenant Colonel, USAF, F-117A Stealth Fighter Pilot

From Valley Forge to Desert Storm, these stories of faith and patriotism are certain to lift your soul and strengthen your own faith.
Clebe McClary Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran

What an inspiring collection of experiences from the lives those who have gone in harm's way for the sake of their country!
Stuart A. Herrington Colonel (ret.), U.S. Army Author of Traitors Among Us and Stalking the Vietcong: Inside Operation Phoenix

This book is certain to be an inspiration to all service members and their families as they seek to serve God and country.
James H. Mukoyama, Jr. Major General (ret.), U.S. Army Reserve

Colonel Jeff O'Leary has served more than 20 years in the United States Air Force, during which he logged more than 2,000 flight hours. He holds four Air Medals, four Meritorious Service Medals, the South-west Asia Service Medal with two Battle Stars, and an Out-standing Unit Award with Valor. He has commanded three organizations including a flying squadron, and was the Deputy Group Commander for Operations over more than 3,000 personnel. Colonel O'Leary holds two masters Degrees and was selected as a Harvard University Fellow in 1999 and 2000. He currently serves on military duty at the Pentagon.

In addition to his military service and public speaking, Colonel O'Leary is the founder and director of Mission of Joy, a non-profit organization dedicated to easing the plight of orphans in India. He has overseen the building of four orphanages, ensuring the care of more than 150 children over the past decade. Mission of Joy also supports more than 50 native missionaries in remote villages in India, has built more than 20 churches and a home for widows, and feeds thousands of meals to hungry children every week. Each spring, Mission of Joy organizes 100 nights of outreach meetings to poor villages in India, providing food for both body and spirit. Jeff and his wife Cindy have been married for 25 years. They have five children, and live in the Washington D.C. area.