Heart of a Hawk

Deborah Tainsh¿s step-son, U. S. Army Sgt. Patrick Tainsh, was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq on February 11, 2004. Writing initially to sort out her own grief, Deborah captured the raw and tender moments of her family¿s sorrow and remembrance. Her book Heart of a Hawk: One family¿s sacrifice and journey toward healing brings readers into the Tainsh family¿s living room as Deborah and her husband, USMC Sgt.Major (Ret) David L. Tainsh, hear the tragic news of their son¿s death and begin their struggle toward acceptance and peace. A portion of the proceeds from Heart of a Hawk is donated to the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. As a TAPS mentor, Deborah talks with military families across the nation, sharing her family's continuing journey of grief, love, and hope while celebrating a son's courageous life with the message that "our children expect no less courage and giving from us than what they showed the world." Heart of a Hawk received the Spirit of Freedom Award from Military Writers Society of America. Deborah¿s poems are included in the National Endowment for the Arts archives of Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience. She has written for several publications, including TAPS magazine, Marines¿ Memorial Crossroads Magazine, and Military.com.Tainsh, Deborah H. is the author of 'Heart of a Hawk ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780965748384 and ISBN 0965748383.