{"product_id":"for-you-my-hero-hardcover","title":"For You, My Hero - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMalooly\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Journey Through the Heart of America-One Line at a Time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFor You, My Hero (2nd Edition)\u003c\/em\u003e, author Lisa Malooly takes readers on an extraordinary personal and historical journey that re-examines the Pledge of Allegiance-line by line-with fresh eyes, humor, reverence, and a deep desire to understand what it truly means to be American. Through the lens of each phrase in the Pledge, Malooly dissects the core values of liberty, unity, justice, and faith, exploring how these ideals have evolved, been tested, and redefined across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn and raised in Texas and deeply rooted in small-town values, Lisa Malooly grew up reciting the Pledge in school without grasping its full meaning-until a moment of profound realization after 9\/11 awakened her sense of patriotism. That moment gave rise to this book: a blend of memoir, historical storytelling, cultural commentary, and civic reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis second edition includes updated historical insights, deeper philosophical connections, and a more vibrant call to civic understanding and unity in today's divided world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach chapter unpacks a single phrase from the Pledge of Allegiance, such as: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"I pledge allegiance\"\u003c\/em\u003e-What does it mean to pledge in an age of skepticism?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"To the flag\"\u003c\/em\u003e-A look at flag etiquette, symbolism, and the untold story behind its evolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"Of the United States of America\"\u003c\/em\u003e-Exploring the melting pot of cultures, hyphenated identities, and the Oath of Allegiance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"Under God\"\u003c\/em\u003e-A candid reflection on faith, freedom, and America's spiritual roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"With liberty and justice for all\"\u003c\/em\u003e-A powerful, sometimes painful, examination of the nation's pursuit of equality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom anecdotes of misheard lyrics in the national anthem (\"dawnzerly light\"), to comparing presidential inaugural speeches from George Washington to George W. Bush, Malooly uses wit and wisdom to make history accessible and deeply personal. The book revisits pivotal moments-from the birth of the Constitution to the making of \"The Star-Spangled Banner,\" from Betsy Ross's needle to Bob Heft's high school flag design that became a national symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, she shares hidden gems of history: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the turkey almost became our national bird.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat the thirteen folds of the American flag represent during a military funeral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow doughnuts became a symbol of democracy in war zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe real story behind the 9\/11 flag and how it mysteriously resurfaced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the Founding Fathers considered the U.S. a republic, not a democracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut this book is more than just a history lesson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 14, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47293936599225,"sku":"9798892284998","price":39.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/4309\/4713\/files\/v8lgkeM92X9798892284998.webp?v=1779860927","url":"https:\/\/thoobo.com\/products\/for-you-my-hero-hardcover","provider":"Thoobo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}