Children in military families cope with a vast array of emotions when Mom or Dad deploys, especially during our nation's war on terror.
In this compassionate story, a young boy learns to cope and thrive while Dad is far away. Subtle suggestions for families enduring separation are weaved throughout this poignant book, and the lovable main character ultimately realizes that he's part of a special and appreciated family.
Do you want to support children enduring deployments but don't know any personally? Consider donating books to military units in your area or to the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Chapel in Twentynine Palms, CA.
When ordering for donation to MCAGCC, please ship to the following address:
Mrs. Sandra Griesmeyer, Attn: A Co RMD, P.O. Box 788200, Twentynine Palms, CA 92278
Jenny Sokol is a US Naval Academy graduate, former Naval Officer and Marine Corps spouse. She has written a weekly column about motherhood and military life for the Orange County Register since 2003.
Jenny searched extensively for children's books to help her children cope with their dad's two deployments in Iraq. Not able to find the book she was looking for, Jenny vowed to one day write and publish it herself. I'm a Hero Too is that book.
For more information about the author, go to www.JennySokol.com.
"On the night of the school recital, I dressed as Abe Lincoln and reviewed the lines I’d studied all month. When I stepped onstage, I looked into the audience and saw all sorts of dads. Boy, I was mad that mine wasn’t one of them. Then I spotted Mom with her video camera, capturing the moment for Dad. I gave the performance of a lifetime!"