Ellie Kay - Heroes at Home: Help and Hope for Americas Military Families

2002, 2008, 2012 by Ellie Kay

Published by Bethany House Publishers

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ISBN 978-1-4412-7009-2

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Small portions of material in chapters 8 and 14 adapted from Shop, Save, and Share (Bethany House Publishers, 1998). Used by permission.

Portions of chapter 4 were used from Money Doesnt Grow on Trees (Bethany House Publishers, 2002). Used by permission.

Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1989, by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Cover design by Dan Pitts

Ellie is bright, funny, and interesting. She captures her audience and holds it close by combining a great message with an entertaining delivery. She helped inspire our group and she has my top endorsement.

Major General Steve Goldfein, Former USAF Vice-Director, The Joint Chiefs of Staff

Commanders at all levels know that readiness never takes a day off. This is certainly true for our nations military personnel at home and abroad, and it is equally true for those heroes who remain on the home front. These home-front spouses and families need help and hope for their critical role in maintaining strong families and securing our nations future. Ellie Kay has captured this essential need in Heroes at Home, an important tool for spouses, troops, and commanders.

Major General Bob Dees, USA (Retired) Associate Vice President for Military Outreach at Liberty University Military Director for American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) Senior Military Advisor for DNA Military

Heroes at Home is uplifting and encouraging. These are more than just words on a page and good tips; there is obviously a love for what our military families and the members serving in uniform do. I, personally, am pleased to have been thanked by America for my service from the hand and heart of Ellie Kay. She is truly an American spokesperson bent on ensuring our military members and families are loved and thanked, and that they know they are serving with support.

Command Chief Master Sergeant Vance M. Clarke, USAF (Retired) 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem, Germany

Ellie is amazing! I dont think she ever sleeps! Ellie provides great information and is always a fun guest on the show.

Bill Griffith, Former host, CNBCs Power Lunch Current host, CNBCs Closing Bell

Read this book cover to cover and discover why many in the military community think Ellie Kay is herself a hero at home. Ellies words offer todays generation of families the encouragement they need as they encounter the challenges that accompany military life. Insightful, inspirational, and chock-full of her legendary practicality, who better than Ellie Kay to share what it really means to serve God, country, and family?

Regina Galvin, Vice President of Communications and Editor-in-Chief CinCHouse.com; Military.com

I enjoy Ellies work; she makes it simple so even I can understand it.

Dr. Kevin Leman, Bestselling Author, Making Your Children Mind without Losing Yours

Ellies work is one of the great services to families across our nation. I applaud her for helping all of us be better stewards.

Dennis Rainey, Executive Director, Family Life, Bestselling Author and Radio Host

Ellie Kays simple yet revolutionary program changes families daily.

Lieutenant General Lawson W. Magruder III, Fort Drum CG, U.S. Army (Retired)

Ellie Kay has hit another home run! Heroes at Home is the latest and greatest in a long series of her how-to-hack-it packets for families. With her customary insight, thoroughness, and humor, Ellie has written an articulate must-read for every family in uniform.

Major General Pete Todd, USAF (Retired)

To Our Military Family Legacy:

The Great-Uncle who died in a prison camp in WWII

The Grandfather who was killed in action
in WWII as a B-24 Bombardier

The Father who retired as a Chief Master Sergeant
in the Air Force Reserves

The Worlds Greatest Fighter Pilot and Husband
who flew Air Force Fighters for thirty years

The Son who graduated from the United States Naval Academy and is a Marine

The Son who is attending the United States Air Force Academy

The Baby (still in high school) who desires to attend
the United States Military Academy