{"product_id":"awesome-sh-t-my-drill-sergeant-said-wit-and-wisdom-from-americas-finest","title":"Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said: Wit and Wisdom from America's Finest","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe official tie-in book to the wildly popular Facebook page, featuring brand-new crazy, off-the-wall, outrageously funny, and downright \"awesome\" pearls of wisdom from real-life drill sergeants and instructors from all branches of the military.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSweat dries. Blood clots. Bones heal. Suck it up, buttercup.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter his deployment in Afghanistan, Dan Caddy began swapping great drill sergeant stories by e-mail with other combat veterans--an exchange with friends that would grow into the dedicated Facebook page, \"Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said.\" But what began as a comedic outlet has evolved into a robust online community and support network that conducts fundraisers for and donates to military charities, has helped veterans struggling with PTSD and other issues, and on numerous occasions, literally saved lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, Caddy shares more great DS stories--most never before seen--in this humorous collection. Often profane, sometimes profound, yet always entertaining, these rants from real life soldiers are interspersed with lively sidebars, Top 10 lists, stories from fans, one-liners, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who has suffered a hard-ass manager (in uniform or not), \u003cem\u003eAwesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said\u003c\/em\u003e will add a much needed dose of humor to the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCaddy, Dan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eDan Caddy is a former marketing professional and veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. He is the founder of the Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said Facebook page. The Facebook page now has more than ten individuals on staff, including many current and former drill sergeants. Dan is the president and founder of Battle in Distress Inc., a nonprofit devoted to helping service members in crisis. He lives in Vermont and continues to serve in the military.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dey Street Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614536601874,"sku":"9780062351968","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e472f60b-265c-43fe-81a8-2f3dd4aa7e88.jpg?v=1732448943","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/awesome-sh-t-my-drill-sergeant-said-wit-and-wisdom-from-americas-finest","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}