The Four Purple Hearts

About the Book

In the aftermath of September 11, 2001 and with war raging in Iraq, Annette Sharif takes the time to address America's children in her short story Four Purple Hearts. Join with her as she explores with our children the complexities of war.

John who has just turned ten suffers the lost of his father who is a hard core military man who has dedicated his life to the service of his country. Willing to risk his love for family Johns father lays it all on the line to fight to keep his country freedom. Johns father dies in action, leaving John struggling to understand such a sacrifice. John soon learns the price of freedom. Join john as he goes from tragedy to triumph bringing relief to the pain of being left behind.

About the Author

Annette Sharif winner of the army community service awards, for her outstanding service to military family. Mother, wife and teacher. Offers more than eleven years of her professional experience in the learning process of children, serving in versus public school districts throughout the united state and Europe. State board Certified, for the education of young people, dedicates her time and efforts to the work of helping children resolve interpersonal conflates. Educated among the spiritual community of Hesston Kansas where she obtain her degree in sociology she bring to the writing arena fore purple hearts.