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Discover the moving, entertaining, never-before-told story of how one man found his calling: to see that those who defend this country and its freedoms are never forgotten.
As a kid in suburban Chicago, Gary Sinise was more interested in sports and rock 'n' roll than reading or schoolwork. But when he impulsively auditioned for a school production of West Side Story, he found his true purpose--or so it seemed.
Within a few years, Gary and a handful of friends created what became one of the most exciting and important new theater companies in America. From its humble beginnings in a suburban Chicago church basement and eventual move into the city, the Steppenwolf Theatre Company launched a series of groundbreaking productions, igniting Gary's career along with those of John Malkovich, Joan Allen, Gary Cole, Laurie Metcalf, Jeff Perry, John Mahoney, and countless others.
Television and film came calling soon after, and Gary starred in Of Mice and Men (which he also directed) and The Stand before taking the role that would change his life in unforeseeable ways: Lieutenant Dan in the Academy Award-winning Forrest Gump.
The military community's embrace of the character of the disabled veteran was matched only by the depth of Gary's realization that America's defenders had not received all the honor, respect, and gratitude their sacrifices deserve. In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, this became Gary's new calling.
Grateful American, now a New York Times bestseller, documents Gary's dedication to working tirelessly on behalf of those who serve this country, sharing stories about how he has:
Entertained more than a half million troops around the world playing bass guitar with his Lt. Dan Band Raised funds on behalf of veterans Founded the Gary Sinise Foundation with a mission to serve and honor America's defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in needGrateful American is the moving, entertaining, profoundly gripping story of how one man found his life's work: to see that those who defend this country and its freedoms are never forgotten.
Praise for Grateful American:
"Gary Sinise writes as he lives, and as the artist and actor he has always been: with American authenticity, purpose, and a conviction that is inseparable from his nature."
--Tom Hanks, actor and filmmaker
"No entertainer alive today has visited and performed more for our troops at veterans hospitals and military bases all over the world than Gary Sinise. For years his foundation has built 'smart homes' for our troops that were severely wounded in combat. The book is called Grateful American, and I promise that after you read it you will be grateful for what Gary has accomplished and contributed to our country. He's truly one of a kind."
--Clint Eastwood, actor, director, producer, and musician
Reviews (2)
Publisher's Weekly Review
Actor and debut author Sinise offers a heartfelt autobiography that doubles as a love letter to the U.S. military. Raised in Chicago's suburbs, Sinise describes a somewhat aimless adolescence until an astute drama teacher encouraged him to try out for his high school's production of West Side Story. That advice changed his life; he went on to pursue acting professionally and in 1974 cofounded the eminent Steppenwolf Theater Company. Hearing about his brothersinlaw's Vietnam War tours of duty, and acting in 1991 in a play, Tracers, about Vietnam vets, first made Sinise feel the American military was not sufficiently appreciated. In 1994, he took the lifechanging role of Lieutenant Dan in the hugely successful film Forrest Gump. Finding himself newly and widely identified with veterans by the public, he has since devoted himself to a life of service, through USO tours; benefit concerts by his cover band, the Lt. Dan Band; and the Gary Sinise Foundation, which, among other services, builds "smart homes" for disabled veterans. Sinise continually emphasizes his humility, next to actual military personnel, as someone famous "merely for playing a part in a movie," yet his selfeffacing words belie the evident depth of his commitment to helping them, which marks this winningly earnest and unabashedly patriotic story. (Feb.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Booklist Review
When Sinise first took on the role of Lieutenant Dan Taylor in Forrest Gump (1994), he had some idea that it would be meaningful to wounded veterans. But it wasn't until he was honored with an award from the Disabled American Veterans organization that he realized how important his portrayal was. Like so many Americans, actor and director Sinise felt called to action after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. From his first USO tour, during which, as he reports in this touching and inspiring memoir, he was nervous about his role in supporting the troops, to running a large charitable foundation, Sinise has devoted himself to making sure wounded veterans and their families get the support they deserve. As compelling on the page as he is on stage and screen, Sinise shares moving details about the many veterans in his family and recounts his efforts as an actor getting the now renowned Steppenwolf Theatre Company off the ground in Chicago and rising to distinction in Hollywood. This humble and affecting chronicle of one artist's selfless commitment to America's defenders and first responders and to our ideals is a welcome antidote to a cynical and divided time.--James Pekoll Copyright 2019 Booklist
Table of Contents
Prologue: Stunned | p. 1 |
Chapter 1 Yearning to Breathe Free | p. 11 |
Chapter 2 Baptism | p. 27 |
Chapter 3 The Start of Steppenwolf | p. 38 |
Chapter 4 The Corner of Hollywood and Love | p. 56 |
Chapter 5 When We Started to Look Beyond Ourselves | p. 70 |
Chapter 6 Glimpses of Glory | p. 84 |
Chapter 7 Steinbeck Country | p. 101 |
Chapter 8 Big Movie Years | p. 116 |
Chapter 9 Darkness and Light | p. 135 |
Chapter 10 Turning Point | p. 152 |
Chapter 11 A Bridge Between Worlds | p. 167 |
Chapter 12 Honor. Gratitude. Rock and Roll | p. 184 |
Chapter 13 Perfect Timing | p. 197 |
Chapter 14 Helping Children | p. 211 |
Chapter 15 Flurry of Action | p. 228 |
Chapter 16 The Gary Sinise Foundation | p. 243 |
Chapter 17 Why I'm Still on a Mission | p. 261 |
Called to Action | p. 275 |
Acknowledgments | p. 277 |
About the Author | p. 279 |