His Story, My Story, Our Story: Eternal Lessons of Fatherhood, Sacrifice, and Service

By Brian Ahearn, CPCU, CMCT and Charles E. Wilhelm, General

His Story, My Story, Our Story is a heartrending tale that illuminates the stark realities of war, from the battlegrounds of Vietnam to the emotional frontlines at home.

Following a Marine veteran, the narrative intricately unravels his grapple with PTSD and the profound ripple effect it has on his family, particularly his son. Crafted from the personal wartime accounts of Brian Ahearn Sr. and juxtaposed with his son’s, Brian Ahearn Jr., candid reflections on growing up under the shadow of trauma, this story bridges two generations marked by war’s enduring scars.

The dual lens through which His Story, My Story, Our Story is told provides a first-hand account of war and its aftershock within a family setting. Through raw storytelling, it seeks to guide Marines in evading service-related pitfalls, fortify understanding between Marine families, and mend the delicate fabric of father-son relationships. 

Addressing the often unspoken emotional challenges faced by military families, this profound and insightful work serves as a healing blueprint for those navigating the intricate dance of love, duty, trauma and legacy, standing as a beacon of hope and resilience. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
• Release date: Jun 4, 2024
• ISBN: 9781636983295

Brian Ahearn, CPCU, CMCT

Brian Ahearn is the founder of Influence PEOPLE, LLC. An international speaker, trainer, coach, and consultant, Brian helps clients apply the science of influence to ensure more professional success at the office and personal happiness at home.  Brian was personally trained by Robert Cialdini, Ph.D., the most cited living social psychologist when it comes to the science of ethical influence. Brian is one of only a dozen individuals in the world who currently holds the coveted Cialdini Method Certified Trainer designation, and he’s one of just a handful who’ve earned the Cialdini Pre-suasion Trainer designation.  He is the author of three books, including Influence PEOPLE which was named one of the Top 100 Influence Books of All Time by BookAuthority, as well as Persuasive Selling for Relationship Driven Insurance Agent, and The Influencer, a business parable to show readers how ethical influence can help at work and home. As a LinkedIn Learning author, Brian’s courses on influence in sales and coaching have empowered more than 650,000 people around the world.  Outside of his professional endeavors, Brian enjoys reading, traveling, working out, good Scotch and cigars, and spending time with his wife Jane in their hometown of Westerville, OH. 

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