Wednesday, November 7, 2012

BEST-SELLING VETERAN AUTHORS DONATE ALL PROCEEDS TO CHARITY

IN THE SHADOW OF GREATNESS

NATIONAL BOOK TOUR LAUNCHES TOMORROW

 
A few Naval Academy graduates decided it would be wise to gather stories about their multiple deployments over ten years of war. But what started out as a class project has now become a best-selling book.  

The military authors - the first Naval Academy graduates to commission after 9/11 – document their unexpected experiences in a book called In the Shadow of Greatness, a nod to the greatest generation they look up to through their service and sacrifices.

“Tom Brokaw endorsed our book as a ‘must read for all Americans,’” said Lieutenant Commander Joshua Welle, co-author and lead editor. “Just reading those words gives me a chill. We don’t claim to be the next greatest generation, but I think the country might need us to step up in that role.”

The military authors are taking their stories and their L.A. Times best-selling book to the streets over Veteran’s Weekend, hosting more than 40 leadership events across the country in the hope that they can and educate both military veterans and their civilian families and co-workers on the needs, goals and opportunities for post-9/11 veteran leaders.

Full Book Tour Event List

We're constantly adding new events - check back frequently! If you're interested in hosting an event for In the Shadow of Greatness, please contact a member of our book team.

November 8
8am

Norfolk
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Book Talk & Signing
LEAD Hampton Roads
101 West Main Street #300

November 9
10:30am

San Diego, CA
This is a private event.
Book Talk & Signing
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems

November 10
8pm

Arlington, VA
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Luke's Wings Gala
Washington-Reagan Airport

November 10
12pm

Los Angeles, CA
USS IOWA (BB 61)
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Book Talk & Signing
USS IOWA (BB-61)
250 South Harbor Blvd
San Pedro, CA

November 10
1pm

Williamsburg, VA
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Book Talk & Signing

5101 Main Street

November 10
6:30pm

Chesapeake, VA
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Book Talk & Signing

1212 Greenbrier Parkway

November 11
11am-3pm

Philadelphia
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Book signing
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street

November 11
12pm

Cary, NC
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Book Talk & Signing

760 SE Maynard

November 11
7pm

Jacksonville, NC
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Book Talk & Signing

308 Jacksonville Mall

November 11
5pm

La Cañada, CA
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Book Talk
Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse
1010 Foothill Boulevard

November 12
7pm

Harvard University
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Book Talk & Signing
The Harvard COOP
1400 Massachusetts Ave

November 12
4pm

Savannah, GA
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Book Talk & Signing

Oglethorpe Mall

November 12
3pm

Florence, KY
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Book Talk & Signing

7663 Mall Rd.

November 13
11:30am

Dallas, TX
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Luncheon & Book Talk
Park City Club
5956 Sherry Lane, 17th Floor

November 13
6:30pm

Dallas, TX
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Book Talk & Signing

7700 W. Northwest Highway

November 14
7pm

Atlanta, GA
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Book Talk & Signing
Jimmy Carter Library
441 Freedom Parkway

November 14
6:30pm

San Diego, CA
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Book Talk & Signing
Admiral Baker Clubhouse
2400 Admiral Baker Road

November 14
11:30am

Houston, TX
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Luncheon & Book Talk
Maggiano's Restaurant
2019 Post Oak Blvd

November 14
7pm

Houston, TX
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Book Talk & Signing

2030 W. Gray Street

November 14
11:30am

Arlington, VA
Luncheon & Book Talk
Army Navy Country Club
1700 Army Navy Drive

November 14
6pm

Athens, GA
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Book Talk & Signing

3650 Atlanta Highway

November 15
6am

Houston, TX
This is an invite-only event.
Leadership Talk
Rice University

November 15
4:30pm

College Station, TX
This is an invite-only event.
Leadership Talk
Texas A&M
Corps of Cadets

November 15
7pm

Charlotte, NC
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Book Talk & Signing

11055 Carolina Place Parkway
Pineville, NC 28134

November 16
11:30am

Austin, TX
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Leadership Talk
University of Texas

November 16
4pm

Wake Forest University
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Book Talk & Signing
The Bookstore
Taylor House, Hearn Plaza

November 17
2pm

Greensboro, NC
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Book Talk & Signing

3102 Northline Avenue

November 17
5pm

Pittsburgh, PA
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Book Talk & Signing

301 South Hills Village

January 10

Naval War College
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Book Talk
"8 Bells" Lecture Series

January 16
12:30pm

Valley Village, CA
Details TBD
Luncheon & Book Talk
Adat Ari El Synagogue
12020 Burbank Blvd

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