The Knock at the Door
Three Gold Star Families Bonded by Grief and Purpose
$63.26
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
14 January 2020
Summary
Three Gold Star women, linked forever by unimaginable loss, share their inspiring, unlikely journey that began on the worst day of their lives.
What happens when tragedy knocks on your front door?
For us, it was a literal knock, with two men standing in crisply pressed uniforms. They had news. News that gutted us to the core - the death of our loved ones, a brother and two husbands - in combat zones. The thing about those moments is that it’s almost inconceiva…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781546085232 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1546085238 |
| Author: | Ryan Manion, Heather Kelly, Amy Looney Heffernan |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Center Street |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 14 January 2020 |
| Weight: | 520g |
| Dimensions: | 232mm x 154mm x 34mm |
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About The Author
Ryan Manion
Ryan Manion is the surviving sister of Marine 1st Lt Travis Manion, who was killed in Iraq on April 29, 2007. His death served as the inspiration for establishing the Travis Manion Foundation, a nationally recognised veteran service organisation. Today Ryan leads the foundation as President and as a highly regarded advocate for the military community, she addresses national audiences frequently.
Amy Looney Heffernan is the surviving spouse of LT Brendan Looney, a West Coast-based Navy SEAL who was killed in Afghanistan on September 21, 2010. Brendan was also the best friend and Naval Academy roommate of Travis Manion. Amy has a Masters in Public Administration and serves as the Vice-President of the Travis Manion Foundation.
Heather Kelly is the surviving spouse of Marine 1st Lt Robert Kelly, who was killed in Afghanistan on November 9, 2010. Serving as the West Region Program Manager for Travis Manion Foundation, Heather works closely with veterans returning to civilian life, the surviving family members of those who make the ultimate sacrifice and fostering America’s next generation of leaders.
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