National Security Mom

This giveaway is now closed.

I am giving away 1 copy of the children's book Everything We Need to Know About National Security We Can Learn From Our Kids along with a matching toddler t-shirt. This book is not available to the public, you can only win it online.

This book is based on the grown up version of National Security Mom Why Going "Soft" Will Make America Strong. When I first heard that title, I just knew I was going to hate the book. Why should we be "soft" on national security issues?! Then I realized the author was more interested in moving us out of "reactive mode" then letting terrorists vacation in Hawaii.

The author, Gina Bennett, is a Senior Counterterrorism Analyst and a mother of five. She saw the lessons she was teaching her children and realized they were applicable in broad terms to the war our country is fighting to remain safe and stable. If only we had been able to "clean up our mess," "tell the truth," and "not give into a bully" more often, we might be in a better spot. Ultimately though, if we start doing those things now, we can get to a safer place for everyone.

So, to enter, just leave a comment telling me you want in and a way to contact you in case you win. Easy-peasy. One comment per person. I'll pick a winner on Friday night and will need you to respond to me ASAP.

Comments

  1. tatertot374Wed Jan 28, 07:42:00 PM EST

    Thank you for having this!
    I would love to win.
    Thank you
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

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  2. KimberlyWed Jan 28, 07:57:00 PM EST

    Wow what a great prize to win. I would love to win this for my 7yr old son. He always has so many questions & I can give the shirt to my 1 1/2 year old. Thanks for the giveaway:)

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  3. AnonymousWed Jan 28, 09:20:00 PM EST

    Hi, Jennifer!

    This sounds like an interesting book. Sign me up! Maybe when I'm done reviewing for the Homeschool Crew, I'll have time to read it!

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  4. Shawna BatesWed Jan 28, 09:41:00 PM EST

    I've never heard of this book but it sounds like it's a good one!!
    Count me in!!

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  5. UnknownWed Jan 28, 10:29:00 PM EST

    I would love to win because I love to read and it sounds like a good way to teach some things to the kids

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  6. Mozi EsmeWed Jan 28, 10:40:00 PM EST

    I want in! Looks like an interesting read...

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  7. AnonymousWed Jan 28, 11:08:00 PM EST

    Please put me in for the drawing...always up for a good read.
    Thanks!
    nanettefl2@msn.com

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  8. Julie DonahueWed Jan 28, 11:22:00 PM EST

    Looks like a great read!

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  9. AnonymousWed Jan 28, 11:30:00 PM EST

    Please enter me. This looks like an interesting book.
    lisa
    iluvchrisnlevi@aol.com

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  10. HélèneThu Jan 29, 01:08:00 AM EST

    This sounds like a good book. I would love a tee shirt like that for my son, too. You are due eight days before me!

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  11. MOMFOREVERANDEVERThu Jan 29, 02:15:00 AM EST

    would love to read this, as I have questions and need answers and the same with the kids and figure maybe its time I know a little whats going on out there

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  12. mindyThu Jan 29, 10:53:00 AM EST

    i would love to be able to win this thanks for the giveaway

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  13. guruThu Jan 29, 12:55:00 PM EST

    Looks like a great read. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  14. JJThu Jan 29, 06:45:00 PM EST

    Thanks for the giveaway. :)


    gahome2mom(at)gmail(dot)com
    http://lovingheartdesigns.blogspot.com/

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  15. UnknownFri Jan 30, 12:45:00 PM EST

    Sounds like a very interesting book Thanks so much for the giveaway

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  16. JulieFri Jan 30, 01:58:00 PM EST

    What fun! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  17. JessicaFri Jan 30, 04:13:00 PM EST

    I"d like to win
    theremingtons at cox dot net

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  18. MistyFri Jan 30, 06:16:00 PM EST

    That sounds like a great book - I'd like to enter! Thanks.

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  19. Staci ASat Jan 31, 12:13:00 AM EST

    This looks really interesting. I'd love to read it.
    princess3sah(at)cs(dot)com

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