Download or read book A Greater Destiny written by Byrne Bennett and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-23 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At age eighteen, Joe Mann's dreams are as vast as the sky is wide. He wants his life to count but feels trapped on his eastern Washington farm. His reckless and impulsive traits immerse him in conflict as he fights against the wrongs in his small town. After finding true love, he is thrust into World War II, putting his dreams on hold. A sadistic Army officer threatens to destroy his reputation and career as a paratrooper. Wishing to prove his mettle, he readies himself for the invasion of Normandy, only to miss it because of a training injury. Will Operation Market Garden be his opportunity for redemption? Parachuting into Holland, he finds himself surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy. Would his impulsiveness cost him his life? Could he lay down his life for his friends? Innocent, inspiring, and dangerous, this story of Joe Mann is filled with heart-pounding suspense. A Greater Destiny is a beautiful story of love, obsession, conflict, faith, and discovering what matters most. This novel is based on the true story of Medal of Honor Recipient, Joe E. Mann, 101st Airborne Division.