A proud Long Islander, Joseph Perry Grassi served as a logistical specialist in the U.S. Army, 25th Infantry Division, from 2002-2006. He is a recipient of the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, National Defense Medal, and Afghanistan Campaign Medal. Prior to enlisting, he worked as a professional writer for a number of New York-based publishing houses. Since leaving military service, he has worked in non-profit and public sectors dedicated to supporting veterans. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English (Literature) from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1995. A quote about the author: "We salute Sergeant Joe Grassi, who grew up just outside New York City. A squad leader in Afghanistan, he spent most of his time on the flight line, in the 120-degree heat, supplying our helicopter crews... he says, 'Some things are worth fighting for. America is worth fighting for. Thank you, Joe. We’re proud of you." --President Barack Obama, August 26, 2014 THE NOVEL: THE LITTLE GUY (OR THE MOTOR SCOOTER) "YESTERDAY NEVER HAPPENED, TODAY WILL NEVER END, AND TOMORROW WILL NEVER COME." --Opening Line, Chapter 1, The Little Guy (or The Motor Scooter) In the scorching heat of Afghanistan, Corrado believes everything will be alright if he can just focus all of his energy on following orders and maintaining his sanity until he learns that—even though he’s just a supply guy, in the rear with the gear—every soldier in the Army is an infantryman first. Surrounded by officers and enlisted soldiers from almost every walk of life, both the beauty and ugliness of America are revealed, but will this revelation allow Corrado to get back home and live the American Dream?
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