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This was a great book!! I enjoyed reading the book so much!!! It was great learning about Gary Sinise. I rated this book a 5 out of 5 stars.

November 24 #NovemberNarrative Grateful This sounds interesting. I never new how much he did for the Veterans. @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

My review of this book can be found on my YouTube Vlog at:

https://youtu.be/o-ET07myJEc

Enjoy!

A little long at parts & somewhat confusing with jumping around timelines. Still, overall a powerful message and neat to learn more about Gary Sinise.

This covers quite a lot. From his beginnings as a disillusioned teen and drama student, his movie and tv career, to his amazing work giving back to first responders and veterans. Overall I really enjoyed it, even if it is heavy on facts in places. Excuse my recycled photo. I took the dustjacket off to protect it and now I can't find it. Which is making me absolutely insane. I'm usually very careful with them!

The overarching theme of Grateful American is that Sinise is grateful to have been born in a country—the United States of America—that has given him the opportunities he‘s had, and allowed him the freedom to pursue his goals while acknowledging and emphasising that freedom is not a free gift.

Thanks to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for providing a free ebook for review.

Thanks to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for providing a free ebook for review.

This man is true to his word and puts his money where his mouth his. His patriotism is more than just lip service. As a successful actor he has dedicated so much effort and time to the military and first responders. I think he can be compared to Bob Hope in his dedication to the military. A good Autobiography.

I've always liked Gary Sinise's acting, but after reading this I admire his dedication to the armed forces. He volunteers much of his time visiting, encouraging and raising money for veterans.

He lays out his story, from a kid without much direction to an outstanding actor and director, not glossing over the hard times. A very well written and engaging book.

Greatest. Day. Ever.

I was so freaking nervous to meet Gary Sinise today that I struggled with taking my walkie and name tag off, but it made him and his assistant laugh so it was well worth it 😂 AND he liked our store.

#holycrows #omgomgomg #thelifeofabookseller

Mama says, "The best way to prepare for a book signing with Gary Sinise is to watch Forrest Gump." And by golly, that's what I'm doing when I should be going to bed early so I can look refreshed for the signing tomorrow.

I couldn‘t put it down. He is a great man and I feel his story is like so many out there. Very relatable

I suggest, if you want to feel motivated to give, that you read this book. 4⭐

Monday is my cleaning day, and this is my lunch break. #thinmints

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Reading + Alabama snuggles = a great Sunday.

Eyre did not want me reading, the book insert pic shows the fur she left on the pages of my book. #eyrethecalico

Super excited for this! #FunkoPopandBookSwap. Thanks for hosting @kstadt929

I love that he refuses to use the word disorder.

My husband has always been a great gift giver. He snagged this for me and it's even a signed copy. I love his work with veterans. I'm looking forward to tucking into this one.

Gary Sinise-ing at the PX. ❤️