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Early morning flight to San Antonio for a special celebration of an old teammate and brother from another mother. I’m honored and excited to catch up with Darrell Utt as we celebrate the release of his newly published book, “Grit to Glory: A Green Beret’s Journey from West Virginia to the Streets of Baghdad.” Darrell’s story is one of resilience, courage, and leadership—qualities that define what it truly means to serve. I couldn’t be prouder to stand by him as he shares his journey with the world. Looking forward to reconnecting and reflecting on the incredible lessons from his journey. If you haven’t already, check out his book—you won’t regret it! #GritToGlory #SpecialForces #Leadership #Resilience #GreenBeret

Happy #PubDay to three incredible books! ?? "Beyond Blood: How Being a Foster Brother Shattered My World and Rebuilt It" by Michelle and Ben Snyder Jr. – A powerful memoir about the impact of foster care on a family and the extraordinary love that comes with it. "Choo Choo Dino Crew" by Bethann Pate – Hop on the Dino Express with Stark the T-rex and Vivi the triceratops for a fun adventure exploring friendship and diversity! "Racky’s Magic Letters" by Jenna L. Anderson – Follow Racky the raccoon as he discovers the magic of letters and communication in this heartwarming story about speech delay. Check them out at ballastbooks.com and blueballoonbooks.com #newbooks #publishing

Got a very exciting email yesterday from Ballast Books - my copy of "Grit to Glory" by the one and only Darrell Utt is on the way! I'm pumped to read this!

Hey Darrell Utt , look what came in the mail today. I look forward to the read and the challenge coin is very cool. I need to get some more of those made for myself.

What defines grit? Determination Despite Difficulty (3D). It’s the heart and soul of my story. Yesterday, I had the honor of signing ‘Grit to Glory’ at Ballast Books in West Palm Beach, FL. A huge thank you to Ballast Books for their incredible support in bringing this project to life, and to my talented coauthor, Lauren Ungeldi, for helping capture this journey. To all of you who preordered, I’m deeply grateful. Several preordered books shipped out yesterday and will be arriving soon—thank you for your belief in this story before it even hit shelves! Today, I’m signing additional books and setting aside a limited number of Special Forces challenge coins for anyone who preorders from now until December 3. Don’t miss your chance to own a signed copy paired with a piece of history. Preorder here: https://lnkd.in/gJrxJ56b Thank you for your continued support in helping share the grit, resilience, and tenacity that define this journey. I’m grateful. I’m humbled. ??????????????????????????????

It was a pleasure to speak?at?Georgetown University earlier this week as a part of their day of reflection on “Caring for the Other: Refugees and Displaced Persons". Thanks for including me! Photo Credit: Georgetown University

Check out the latest review of "Happy Hank Straightens His Room": “Matt Page addresses obsessive-compulsive disorder in this book while showing a safe strategy for helping children who may experience some of the same symptoms...or for children who want to help their friends who exhibit Hank's tendencies.” -Courtnee Turner Hoyle for Readers' Favorite "Happy Hank Straightens His Room" is available online at the following locations: Blue Balloon: https://lnkd.in/efpDZhC3 Amazon: https://lnkd.in/e-h7CdqS B&N: https://lnkd.in/eKC2j8mk Bookshop: https://lnkd.in/ejQrNZzq Target: https://lnkd.in/eBFynpgd And many more! For more information, visit happyhankandfriends.com.

“Darrell Utt unflinchingly takes the reader by the hand (and, at times, by the throat) into the complex and brutal arena of frontline combat…….” -Dr. Kevin Basik (PhD, US Air Force retired) To preorder: https://lnkd.in/gJrxJ56b Preorders will be shipping soon! Stay tuned for an update this afternoon! ???????? Lauren Ungeldi Ballast Books

In the U.S., medical errors tragically account for an estimated 250,000 deaths each year—equivalent to two fully loaded 747s crashing daily. This has to change. How? In "High Reliability Healthcare", Navy veterans Dr. Robert Roncska and Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman introduce a bold, new approach inspired by an unexpected source: the U.S. Nuclear Navy. For more than 75 years, the US Navy has operated nuclear reactors without a single accident, and it’s widely recognized as having “the best safety record of any industry". In "High Reliability Healthcare", seasoned Navy leaders Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman, MD, MPH, and Dr. Robert Roncska, DBA, bring this time-tested expertise to the medical field, providing a new framework for tackling healthcare’s safety challenges. Dr. Kuhlman, a former Navy physician and White House physician, and Dr. Roncska, a retired Navy captain entrusted with the nuclear codes during President George W. Bush’s term, met as part of the president’s emergency action team. Since then, they have continued their collaboration by applying Nuclear Navy principles to reimagine healthcare safety standards. With adverse events due to unsafe care as?one of the ten leading causes of death and disability around the world (World Health Organization), this book could not only revolutionize healthcare, but save the lives of many. Pre-order "High Reliability Healthcare" today and learn how the discipline and reliability of the Nuclear Navy could make healthcare safer for all. Discover the leadership insights from two of the field’s most trusted experts and transform your understanding of healthcare safety. Pre-order now to get yours by December 3rd: https://lnkd.in/gxxrfBtc

Happy #PubDay from Ballast Books! Today we're celebrating the release of five amazing #books—each offering something unique and inspiring: 1?? "Transforming Presidential Healthcare" by Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman A rare behind-the-scenes look at the healthcare of U.S. presidents from the longest-serving White House physician. 2?? "Tip of the Spear" by Rodney Magallan A former Navy SEAL and CIA operative shares powerful leadership lessons for success, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence. 3?? "What I Learned from Watching My Mom" by Kelly Seigenfuse A touching story about the timeless lessons passed down from mother to child. 4?? "Gnarly the Christmas Tree" by Aimie Meyer A heartwarming holiday tale about a crooked tree learning to embrace its uniqueness. 5?? "Walter’s Magical Alphabet Hunt" by L.S. Riv An interactive and fun alphabet adventure for young readers, perfect for early learning. Check them out today at ballastbooks.com and blueballoonbooks.com.