101 Ways to Help the Cause in Afghanistan
Dear Supporters,
We just published a book that is now available for sale on Amazon: 101 Ways to Help the Cause in Afghanistan. Dan Henninger of The Wall Street Journal says, "The American people can play an extraordinary role in achieving a positive outcome in Afghanistan. Help the Cause shows how we can do it."
Help the Cause describes 101 ways to help the Afghan people and to increase the safety, well-being and success of our troops. It features the work of 65 organizations, including Spirit of America. All proceeds go to the organizations/projects featured in the book.
The book is $19.95. Please consider buying a copy for yourself and your friends. You can order at 1-800-431-1579 (fastest delivery) or at Amazon (delivery should be quicker than Amazon estimates). More on the book by Senator McCain, Marcus Luttrell and others is below.
Why the Book
The support of the American people can make the difference between success and failure in Afghanistan. I wrote the book because I know many Americans want to help but either don't know what to do or don't think they can make a difference. The book describes meaningful ways for every American to help, no matter what their political views. I promise that's true. Our goal is to have many more Americans supporting our men and women in Afghanistan (including those who have served) and helping the Afghan people.
Thank you for helping with the book. Please email with any questions, comments or ideas. We'll be back in a few days with updates on Spirit of America projects and Afghanistan.
Jim Hake and the Spirit of America team
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT HELP THE CAUSE
1st Lieutenant Mike Kuiper, US Marine Corps
"The support of the American people means everything to us on the front lines in Afghanistan. Many family and friends ask what they can do. Help the Cause describes specific ways you can both help us and the Afghan people we are working with."
Senator John McCain
"The war in Afghanistan can be won. Success can be achieved. Americans who want to support our troops and their Afghan partners should read Help the Cause. This book is filled with important, concrete ways that all Americans can contribute to the mission and strengthen our fighting men and women who are leading it. Help the Cause is an invaluable guide to giving the necessary support that makes all the difference."
Marcus Luttrell, former Navy SEAL; Author, Lone Survivor
"The greatest weapon in our arsenal on the battlefield is the support of the local people and their military. I personally learned that when a Pashtun tribe kept me safe and harbored me from the enemy, as well as aiding the US military in bringing me to safety. Americans can support those serving and our Afghan counterparts through the projects and organizations highlighted in Help the Cause. These projects are essential to building relationships that help local populations and those serving in harm's way."
Peter Ackerman, Chairman Emeritus, Freedom House; Chairman, The Fletcher School, Tufts University
"We all seek an Afghanistan that is peaceful, tolerant and free. This book shows how you can help achieve that goal."
Ambassador Mark Palmer, Co-Founder, National Endowment for Democracy
"Help the Cause is about people, not politics. The stories are hopeful and extraordinary. You'll find yourself wanting to support dozens of these efforts."
Posted on Dec 9, 2009 7:01:16 AM by Jim Hake.
We just published a book that is now available for sale on Amazon: 101 Ways to Help the Cause in Afghanistan. Dan Henninger of The Wall Street Journal says, "The American people can play an extraordinary role in achieving a positive outcome in Afghanistan. Help the Cause shows how we can do it."
Help the Cause describes 101 ways to help the Afghan people and to increase the safety, well-being and success of our troops. It features the work of 65 organizations, including Spirit of America. All proceeds go to the organizations/projects featured in the book.
The book is $19.95. Please consider buying a copy for yourself and your friends. You can order at 1-800-431-1579 (fastest delivery) or at Amazon (delivery should be quicker than Amazon estimates). More on the book by Senator McCain, Marcus Luttrell and others is below.
Why the Book
The support of the American people can make the difference between success and failure in Afghanistan. I wrote the book because I know many Americans want to help but either don't know what to do or don't think they can make a difference. The book describes meaningful ways for every American to help, no matter what their political views. I promise that's true. Our goal is to have many more Americans supporting our men and women in Afghanistan (including those who have served) and helping the Afghan people.
Thank you for helping with the book. Please email with any questions, comments or ideas. We'll be back in a few days with updates on Spirit of America projects and Afghanistan.
Jim Hake and the Spirit of America team
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT HELP THE CAUSE
1st Lieutenant Mike Kuiper, US Marine Corps
"The support of the American people means everything to us on the front lines in Afghanistan. Many family and friends ask what they can do. Help the Cause describes specific ways you can both help us and the Afghan people we are working with."
Senator John McCain
"The war in Afghanistan can be won. Success can be achieved. Americans who want to support our troops and their Afghan partners should read Help the Cause. This book is filled with important, concrete ways that all Americans can contribute to the mission and strengthen our fighting men and women who are leading it. Help the Cause is an invaluable guide to giving the necessary support that makes all the difference."
Marcus Luttrell, former Navy SEAL; Author, Lone Survivor
"The greatest weapon in our arsenal on the battlefield is the support of the local people and their military. I personally learned that when a Pashtun tribe kept me safe and harbored me from the enemy, as well as aiding the US military in bringing me to safety. Americans can support those serving and our Afghan counterparts through the projects and organizations highlighted in Help the Cause. These projects are essential to building relationships that help local populations and those serving in harm's way."
Peter Ackerman, Chairman Emeritus, Freedom House; Chairman, The Fletcher School, Tufts University
"We all seek an Afghanistan that is peaceful, tolerant and free. This book shows how you can help achieve that goal."
Ambassador Mark Palmer, Co-Founder, National Endowment for Democracy
"Help the Cause is about people, not politics. The stories are hopeful and extraordinary. You'll find yourself wanting to support dozens of these efforts."
