The holiday season should be a time of faith -- a time to show compassion for those in the military, as well as for their families.  This is definitely the theme of three recent books: The First Phone Call From Heaven by Mitch Albom, The Trident:  The Forging and Reforging of a Navy Seal by Jason Redman, and American Heroes: On The Homefront: The Hearts Of Heroes by Oliver North with Bob Hamer.  Throughout these books, the theme of hope and the belief in G-d is emphasized.  American Thinker interviewed the authors about their books. Oliver North's latest book shows how military families triumph over individual tragedies, as they learn to live with multiple handicaps.  There are powerful pictures and a narrative that tells inspiring and compelling stories of those serving and their families.  An especially aspect of the book is the pictures and the explanation of how one couple, Lindsey and Trey, spent the holidays at...(Read Full Article)