Homefront Warriors is a revealing account of what it is like for those who stay behind as their soldier goes off to fight. In this memoir, Chantel Olson gives homefront warriors a voice through her own powerful story and shares her many lessons learned while fighting the battle at home during her husband's deployment in Iraq. As a motivational speaker, she has shared her experiences many homefront warriors and military families, each time validating the importance of giving voice to these courageous, amazing people.Many of us are familiar with the "ultimate sacrifice" of soldiers giving their lives to protect their country and their families, but there is more sacrifice for freedom than traveling overseas and fighting the enemy. This book is about the warriors who don't wear a uniform, the ones whose sacrifices are less obvious but still very real. Without the combined efforts of soldiers with and without a uniform, the freedoms we enjoy could not exist.Whether you are a member of a military family or you are someone who wants to know more about being "married to the uniform," this books offers insights and wisdom and reminds us of the sacrifice that goes into the freedoms we all enjoy.
Author Biography:
Chantel, Broker Associate for RE/MAX Professionals, Inc. in Sioux Falls, is a 15 year real estate veteran and has represented countless clients in both purchasing and selling their dream homes. Chantel specializes in helping Military members, their families, first time home buyers, move up buyers, and the elderly making their Real Estate dreams come true! As a native of South Dakota, Chantel has deep rooted knowledge of the area and possesses great insight into the needs and wants of her clients. She exudes integrity, energy, hard work, and creative service with every transaction, which is why clients choose her over so many other agents. She began her sales career back in high school working in Retail. After receiving both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from SDSU, she began teaching for SDSU and then made the leap to selling Real Estate. Her rookie year in the business, her list-to-sale ratio was 100%! As a mother of 2 children, Chantel knows the ins and outs of balancing her demanding job and taking the time to make family a priority. Going to Baseball, Softball, Football, and Hockey games for her kids is the highlight of her life. She is also a firm believer in giving back to the community and volunteering. Chantel is a member of the Sons of Norway, on the board of the Tea Housing and Redevelopment Committee, active in her church, and raises money for the Children's Miracle Network. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, four wheeling, cooking, outdoor activities, and being spontaneous with her kids. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about finding you the perfect home or working hard to sell your home, give Chantel a call at605.376.9697
