The Siren's Call and Second Chances: A Story of Perseverance, Service, Heroic Courage and Love. Este artículo no está disponible.The Siren's Call and Second Chances: A Story of Perseverance, Service, Heroic Courage and Love

Tom nearly dies while saving his men in war, resulting in the loss of his eye. Although he's awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions, he has to fight to stay in the navy. Joan overcomes childhood insecurities to reach her own navy career goals, and as a wife and mother. Later these two meet and, in a unique twist of fate, become soulmates. This book differs from the ordinary military memoir in that it gives a woman’s perspective on service, while sharing the journey these two make over their lives, traveling on separate but parallel paths in their quests for meaning outside themselves. The overarching theme guiding them toward their destiny is perseverance. Separately, then together, they learn how to overcome obstacles and move on from adversity while taking the high road. A unique aspect of this book is that while the authors give both points of view, the story is unified by common experiences of two similar individuals who become a strong team due to their bonds of service and faith. Told with humility, humor and honesty, the authors inspire readers to hold onto their hopes and dreams even in the darkest hours.

Tom Kelley served for thirty years in the U.S. Navy, after which he took care of Massachusetts veterans as the secretary of veterans’ services for the Commonwealth. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1970. A graduate of Boston College High School and the College of the Holy Cross, Tom is the father of three daughters and he has two grandsons. Joan (Chiara) Kelley served in the Naval Reserve for twenty years and was an attorney for various government agencies. She received her B.A. in English from Emmanuel College, an M.S. degree in public relations from Boston University, and her J.D. from New England School of Law. She is the mother of one son. Tom and Joan live in Somerville, Massachusetts, and travel through-out the country for the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, of which he’s currently president.