Bestselling author and master storyteller James Patterson joins us to discuss Walk in My Combat Boots, a book he co-wrote with retired U.S. Army Ranger Matt Eversmann. Together, they gather firsthand accounts from veterans, most of whom served in Iraq or Afghanistan, to deliver an authentic depiction of life in the military. Many of the soldiers profiled are children of career military men and were spurred into action by the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Our host Ann Bocock sits down with James Patterson to discuss the importance of talking about the military and understanding what it means to put your life on the line for your country. He highlights how decorated war hero Matt Eversmann was able to help soldiers tell their stories, from the time they served to the challenges they faced returning from war.

Patterson also reveals how he manages to write so many books in a year and why education is at the core of his philanthropic work. He talks about the impact of rising poor literacy rates during the pandemic and how he’s involved in helping this issue. Get all the details on this week’s episode of GO Between the Covers!

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