Books authored or collaboratively authored by Marcus Brotherton include:
A Company of Heroes (coming from Penguin in spring 2010)
by Marcus Brotherton
Meet Tab Talbert, the best soldier in Easy Company, and Robert J. Rader, a man so community-minded he has a bridge named in his honor. Meet Moose Heyliger, who could name ever bird in the sky, and Patrick O’Keefe, who once, although hungry, put all the money he had—35 cents—into a collection box for the poor. Within a company filled with heroes, each man has a story worth telling. The families of 26 deceased paratroopers from Easy Company invite you to meet the Band of Brothers like never before.
The Nightingale of Mosul: A nurse's journey of service, struggle, and war (coming from Kaplan publishers in spring 2010)
by Col. Susan Luz with Marcus Brotherton
Through the Peace Corps, inner city schools, working with adolescent psychiatric wards, and finally through service in Iraq, Colonel Susan Luz, who was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service, tells the story of a life dedicated to service, family, compassion, and country—and challenges readers to redefine their ideals of what it means to fight for what truly matters.
Finding Martha's Place: my journey through sin, salvation, and lots of soul food (coming from Simon & Schuster in February 2010)
by Martha Hawkins with Marcus Brotherton
Martha Hawkins’s life is a testament to faith and dreams, love and hope. Born the tenth of twelve children in Montgomery at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, Martha overcame poverty and episodes of deep depression to become a successful restaurateur and inspirational speaker. Today, her restaurant “Martha’s Place” is a nationally-known stop for anyone who visits the Deep South and a culinary fixture of life for Montgomery residents. Her cooking, restaurant, life story, and inspirational words have been featured in many national publications including The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, Southern Living, Essence, and Guideposts.
We Who Are Alive & Remain: untold stories from the Band of Brothers (Penguin, 2009)
by Marcus Brotherton, with contributions from Frank Perconte, Shifty Powers, Joe Lesniewski, Earl “One Lung” McClung, and others
Courage. Determination. Loyalty. Friendship. Twenty of the surviving Easy Company members tell stories of combat from Normandy through the end of World War II, and recount gritty-yet-poignant narratives of patriotism and freedom before and after the war.
Chiseled: A young man’s guide to shaping character, true toughness, and a life that matters (Regal, 2008)
by Shaun Blakeney and Marcus Brotherton
A respectful and direct call for male maturity, Chiseled encourages, challenges, and inspires young men to integrate into their lives the components of what it means to become a real man. Those components comprise a code that all men need to learn, which includes chivalry, integrity, honor, self-control, financial stewardship, a strong work ethic, and more. The book is co-authored with Saddleback youth pastor Shaun Blakeney.
Call of Duty: My Life Before, During, and After the Band of Brothers (Penguin, 2008)
by Lt. Lynn “Buck” Compton with Marcus Brotherton (with a foreword by Sen. John McCain)
Buck Compton recounts his experiences before, during, and after World War II in this courageous, personal and thoughtful memoir. Compton commanded the second platoon of Easy Company in the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the 101st Airborne Division. He was portrayed by actor Neal McDonough in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers, produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. After the war, Compton went on to a career as detective, prosecutor, and judge. He served as the lead prosecutor in Sirhan Sirhan’s trial for the murder of Robert F. Kennedy.
First Place 4 Health (Regal, 2008)
by Carole Lewis with Marcus Brotherton
Are you living the life you truly want to lead? First Place 4 Health shows you a balanced approach to living a total health experience: mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This is the new foundational book for First Place 4 Health, a 25-year-old wellness, weight loss, and life change program used by hundreds of thousands nationwide. Carole Lewis is executive director of the program.
Angels Of A Lower Flight (Simon & Schuster, 2007)
by Susan Scott Krabacher
The inspiring true story of Susan Scott Krabacher’s transformation from Playboy centerfold to international humanitarian. Once she had everything she thought she wanted, she discovered that for her, true meaning and authentic affluence lay in Haiti, working among the world’s poorest of the poor. [Marcus was silent writing partner.]
Confessions Of A Good Christian Guy (Integrity/ Thomas Nelson, 2007)
by Tom Davis and Tammy Maltby
In this second book of the Confessions series, Children’s Hopechest CEO Thomas Davis teams up with prominent speaker and TV personality Tammy Maltby to offer an honest and courageous look at the secrets that can lurk behind Christian façades. [Marcus was silent writing partner.]
A Thousand Small Sparrows (WaterBrook/ Random House, 2007)
by Jeff Leeland with Marcus Brotherton
A collection of well-researched true stories about children in medical crisis, and the students who partner with them through Sparrow Clubs USA, an award-winning, national charity. Jeff Leeland is executive director of the Club.
The Truth Comes Out (Regal, 2006)
by Dr. Nancy Heche
The mother of actress Anne Heche and wife of the late Don Heche (who died of AIDS in 1980) offers powerful and surprising encouragement in this practical book for people with family members living alternative lifestyles. [Marcus was silent writing partner.]
Teacher: the Henrietta Mears Story [Regal, 2006]
by Marcus Brotherton
Dr. Henrietta Mears had one purpose: to inspire a generation of college kids to leadership because of their faith. The legendary Billy Graham, Bill Bright, and more than four hundred others became pastors, chaplains, missionaries, or inspirational speakers due to Dr. Mears’s mentoring. Hear how she established Regal Books, Gospel Light Publishers, Forest Home conference center, and more.
Break Through (Regal, 2006)
by Tommy Walker with Marcus Brotherton
Bestselling faith-based musician and songwriter Tommy Walker describes the extraordinary principles behind his new best-selling song, Breakthrough, and his work done in conjunction with relief organizations to break through the hopelessness of poverty in the Philippines and Africa.
SPLIT: a graphic reality check for teens dealing with divorce [FlipSwitch series] (Multnomah, 2006)
by Marcus Brotherton
These graphically captivating books unashamedly tackle pressing issues that teens face every day. After pinpointing God's solution, the books offer practical steps that help teens take their lives in the right direction, [4 book series].
BLUR: a graphic reality check for teens dealing with self image [FlipSwitch series] (Multnomah 2006)
by Marcus Brotherton with Mary Margaret Brotherton
HEAT: a graphic reality check for teens dealing with sexuality [FlipSwitch series] (Multnomah, 2006)
by Marcus Brotherton
BUZZ: a graphic reality check for teens dealing with alcohol and drugs [FlipSwitch series] (Multnomah, 2006)
by Marcus Brotherton
To Live For (Multnomah, 2005)
by Ryan Dobson with Marcus Brotherton
In his third and most-vulnerable book, national youth speaker Ryan Dobson shares the inside look through the crisis of his divorce and the triumph faith can bring.
Stop It (Regal, 2005)
by Carole Lewis
First Place's Carole Lewis (featured in Prevention and Shape magazines) discusses principles to help stop destructive habits and start positive patterns that lead to health and wholeness. [Marcus was silent writing partner.]
A Thankful Heart (Regal, 2005)
by Carole Lewis
Carole Lewis, executive director of the national weight loss program First Place, tells the heartbreaking story of losing her daughter in a car accident and how her faith grew and developed in spite of the pain. [Marcus was silent writing partner.]
Dad If You Only Knew (Multnomah, 2005)
by Josh Weidmann with Jim Weidmann
Marcus collaborated with father-and-son team Josh and Jim Weidmann to tell the story of Josh’s involvement in creating a national teen prayer movement called Revival Generation in the midst of the Columbine school-shooting tragedy. [Marcus was silent writing partner.]
Marcus Brotherton is a journalist and professional writer, known internationally for his literary collaborations with high-profile public figures, humanitarians, inspirational leaders, and military personnel.