Ordinary Heroes: A Tribute to Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients: Reflections of Freedom, Faith, Duty and the Heroic Possibilities

By Tom Casalini

This collection of moving black-and-white photographs of recipients of the Medal of Honour shows not the glory of war, but the underlying spirit and humanity of true heroism. Forty-eight portraits are... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970441002
• ISBN13: 9780970441003
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Sweet Pea Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.2" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Fantastic book- a very different insight

This is a great book if you are interested in the men behind the hype and mythology that often comes with the stories of heroes. These men are heroes. In addition, they are men and this book shows the amazing qualities of men who in extraordinary circumstances do extraordinary things.

A GREAT READ

There are a couple of good books about CMH winners. The thing I liked about this one was the photo's. All the winners in this book survived, and we get to see the man, as well read about his actions.I really enjoyed this one. A very fast read

Touching on a different level

Mr. Casalini's book is incredible -- I found myself tearing up at some of the descriptions and pictures. These men are incredibly brave, but at the same time, none seemed to be anything but the guy next door. The wonderfulness of ordinary was truly captured and championed in this amazing book.

A remarkable and memorable compilation of portrait studies

Ordinary Heroes is a remarkable and memorable compilation of portrait studies showcasing winners of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Each photo is accompanied by an insightful caption or quotation arising from photographer Tom Casalini's personal interview with the recipient. Ordinary Heroes is a virtually unique contribution to military studies and a very highly recommended addition to community library collections -- especially as a Veteran's Day memorial acquisition or as a memorial donation by a Veteran's group or association.

Discover the Wonderfulness of Ordinary

While attempting with words to enter into the souls of the Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, Tim Wallis' commentary ebbs on the ordinary heroes, who are protectors of the Medal of Honor. The tremendous impact of the words that are spoken is second only to the full page photographs of the father/husband/patriot's in all their splendor. The photographs are not of men in full dress with the Medal around their neck, as you would think, but of them on the back porch, in the orchard or merely on the couch in prayer. The book shows us all what can be found if only we look a little harder. We too might discover the wonderfulness of ordinary.