{"product_id":"a-patriots-calling-my-life-as-an-f-16-fighter-pilot-9780062992239","title":"A Patriot's Calling: My Life as an F-16 Fighter Pilot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA decorated fighter pilot and PGA professional tells the story of his life and service--to both his nation and others--in this remarkable memoir that is a stirring record of faith, patriotism, family, philanthropy, and golf.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat does it mean to be a patriot? For Oklahoma native Dan Rooney, it is someone who not only puts his life on the line for country, but who opens his heart and mind and seeks to build a life that embodies the purest and most concentrated essence of himself. For many, Rooney is the model of a patriot: as an Air Force pilot who deployed to Iraq, serving three tours of duty; as a professional golfer who established a nonprofit foundation awarding thousands of scholarships to the children of fallen and disabled veterans; as the father of five daughters; as a man of faith, whose copilot, both in the skies and on the ground, has always been God. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Patriot's Calling\u003c\/em\u003e is his autobiographical journey through some of the most character-defining moments of his awe-inducing life and career. \"On my third tour of duty in Iraq as F -16 fighter pilot, I felt a powerful calling from God to share the miraculous fusion of people and experiences uniquely placed along my journey. During my reflection, I began to understand how the forces of synchronicity had shaped my life. Synchronicity, or, as I like to call it, 'chance with a purpose, ' is all around us. These encounters with God's messengers are the sign-posts along the road of life guiding us toward our essence.\" \u003cem\u003eA Patriot's Calling\u003c\/em\u003e illuminates Rooney's true essence--and offers guidance and inspiration for us all. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Patriot's Calling\u003c\/em\u003e includes 40 photos and 3 maps. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRooney, Lt Colonel Dan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLt Col Dan Rooney \u003c\/strong\u003eis the founder of the Folds of Honor, an F-16 Fighter Pilot (1,800 hours of flight time) with 3 combat tours in Iraq, and a PGA Golf Professional. He is a Fox News contributor and host of the Fox Nation's series \u003cem\u003eFly Into the Wind.\u003c\/em\u003e As an author he has written two books, \u003cem\u003eA Patriot's Calling: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiving Life between Fear and Faith \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eFly Into the Wind: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Harness Faith and Fearlessness On Your Ascent to Greatness\u003c\/em\u003e. Lt Col Rooney was the motivational team speaker for two US Ryder Cup teams.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe has been recognized as one of \u003cem\u003ePeople \u003c\/em\u003emagazine's\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eHeroes of the Year, \u003cem\u003eMoney \u003c\/em\u003emagazine's\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eHero of the Year and ABC World News Tonight's Persons of the Year. He was a CNN Hero and awarded the Fox Nation Ultimate Patriot Award.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e He lives in Owasso, Oklahoma with his wife, five daughters, and three dogs.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dey Street Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50526823448850,"sku":"9780062992239","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_163afbe1-b94d-403d-a6da-bbea551c5cef.jpg?v=1731284002","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-patriots-calling-my-life-as-an-f-16-fighter-pilot-9780062992239","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}