Books for Veterans

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For many years, The Veterans Administration has occasionally provided books from a variety of authors for veterans, their families, and the employees of the VA. In 2021, officials reached out to say that because of the overwhelming response to Andy Andrews books specifically, they wished to provide more of his titles in particular, and they requested 10,000 books.

Thanks to your generosity, we passed that first goal of 10,000 books. Knowing there are 23.5 million United States Veterans, we’ve set a new goal: 20,000 books given since the campaign began. The books you provide are hardcover and include The Traveler’s Gift, The Noticer, The Heart Mender, The Seven Decisions, and others.

Here’s how it works: for every $12 you donate, a hardcover book will be sent to The Veterans Administration in Washington, DC in your name. You can add any multiple of $12 to an order from AndyAndrews.com, or place an order that includes only your donation. That’s all — AndyAndrews.com will take it from there. Your $12 includes the cost of the hardcover book, shipping, and handling.

As our thank you, your name, business, or organization will be listed on this page as a sponsor, at the level that matches the books you give each year:

• Donations of up to 9 books — Ruby Level Sponsors
• Donations of 10 to 99 books — Bronze Level Sponsors
• Donations of 100 to 499 books — Silver Level Sponsors
• Donations of 500 to 999 books — Gold Level Sponsors
• Donations of 1,000 to 4,999 books — Platinum Level Sponsors
• Donations of 5,000 or more books — Diamond Level Sponsors

Now you can donate a book by ordering the Books for Veterans T-Shirt. Available in four colors and available here.

The first book I read by Andy Andrews was The Noticer back in 2011. I truly credit a great deal of my success and positive thinking to this book. During a very dark time of my life this book helped to save me.  Since then I have read several other books by Andy and am constantly recommending them to friends, peers, and leaders.

During the pandemic I saw firsthand the negative affects the crisis was having on people, so that got me thinking ‘How can I help change the way people are viewing others and the events in their lives?’ I once again thought of Andy. At that moment I sent an email to Andy asking if he would be willing to support my mission of getting these books into the hands of our Veterans and staff at the VA hospital here in Richmond, Virginia. He did not hesitate to assist.

We have since planned an event for August (provided we have opened back up to the public!) to get these books out to as many people as possible, and for Andy to help coach both Veterans and Staff. We can’t wait to take part in this mission. Thank you so much for your support!

Kristy René Coie-Day
Chief, Center for Development & Civic Engagement, Central Virginia VA Health Care System