The Spirit to Soar

Translates the author’s hard-won wisdom into a compelling collection of wisdom

Guides readers on the topics of virtue, legacy, happiness, communal economics, the importance of reading, and much more

During the current climate of social unrest, political partisanship, and a devastating worldwide pandemic, The Spirit to Soar helps readers examine crises from the past and extract valuable lessons from them

Presents the life-altering experience of being held captive as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam from a big-picture perspective-specifically, the individual and collective power of traditional American values

Serves as a wake-up call to readers, asking them to consider whether their values are compelling enough to help them survive the inevitable tough times faced periodically

Encourages readers to build courage by facing their fears, controlling their minds, and finding what makes them thankful

Stresses the importance of maintaining a sense of humor, even during the darkest times

Explains how to overcome the greatest challenges by holding true to one’s values, learning patience, finding unconditional love, adapting as life changes, finding new ways to do things, reinventing oneself, and knowing the source of inner strength