{"product_id":"awesome-sh-t-my-drill-sergeant-said-wit-and-wisdom-from-americas-finest-hardcover","title":"Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said: Wit and Wisdom from America's Finest - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDan Caddy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelcome to basic training, soldier.\u003cbr\u003eNow meet your worst nightmare . . . your drill sergeant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven if you've never served in the military, you know the drill sergeant. The mere sight of his fatigues and the iconic Round Brown campaign hat strikes fear into the bravest of hearts. Drill sergeants inflict pain, demand discipline, and aren't afraid of power, aggression, and using fear as a motivational tool. But unless you've witnessed one firsthand with your face in the mud doing pushups, you might not know one other fact . . . drill sergeants are some of the FUNNIEST people on the planet!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter his deployment in Afghanistan, Dan Caddy began swapping great drill sergeant stories by e-mail and social media with other veterans. Now, in \u003cem\u003eAwesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said\u003c\/em\u003e, Caddy shares the best-of-the-best quotes, one-liners, stories, and top-ten lists--proving once and for all that drill sergeants are the world's most underrated comedians and philosophers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever suffered a hard-ass manager (in uniform or not), these often profane, sometimes profound, yet always entertaining rants from real life soldiers will add a much-needed dose of humor to your day. Now stop laughing and drop and give me fifty. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelcome to basic training, soldier.\u003cbr\u003eNow meet your worst nightmare . . . your drill sergeant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven if you've never served in the military, you know the drill sergeant. The mere sight of his fatigues and the iconic \"Round Brown\" campaign hat strikes fear into the bravest of hearts. Drill sergeants inflict pain, demand discipline, and aren't afraid of power, aggression, and using fear as a motivational tool. But unless you've witnessed one firsthand with your face in the mud doing pushups, you might not know one other fact . . . drill sergeants are some of the FUNNIEST people on the planet!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter his deployment in Afghanistan, Dan Caddy began swapping great drill sergeant stories by e-mail and social media with other veterans. Now, in \u003cem\u003eAwesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said\u003c\/em\u003e, Caddy shares the best-of-the-best quotes, one-liners, stories, and top-ten lists--proving once and for all that drill sergeants are the world's most underrated comedians and philosophers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever suffered a hard-ass manager (in uniform or not), these often profane, sometimes profound, yet always entertaining rants from real life soldiers will add a much-needed dose of humor to your day. Now stop laughing and drop and give me fifty. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.2 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 09, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42725412569151,"sku":"9780062351968","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/23bab86b0f79cf434292222f15744f4b.webp?v=1765106460","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/awesome-sh-t-my-drill-sergeant-said-wit-and-wisdom-from-americas-finest-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}