ted to those who currently have and those who have had struggles and battles in their lives.

Struggle: "To make strenuous or violent efforts in the face of difficulties or opposition"

Battle: "To fight or struggle tenaciously to achieve or resist something." - "a sustained fight between large organized armed forces" - "Conflict; contention; struggle"

This book relates real-life encounters with struggles and battles - in daily life with family, friends, jobs, and on the armed forces battlefield. The openness of the authors to share their lives and the battles they have faced is a testament to their determination, faith, courage, and ability to face life "head on" in difficult circumstances.

May you receive encouragement as you read and ponder their stories and perhaps relate to struggles and battles you may experience.

"Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind always."

Ian Maclaren