"The inspiring story of a boy who yearned to be a soldier, achieved his dream, served three tours with distinction, and died a hero...[Sileo] narrates his tale with evenhandedness and a refreshing lack of empty declarations of patriotism...A well-deserved eulogy for an American warrior."–Kirkus Reviews

“A riveting account of one of the true heroes of America’s New Greatest Generation–the young men and women who volunteered in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, many of whom I was privileged to command during five combat assignments. Staff Sergeant Mike Ollis was one of the greatest of the many extraordinary soldiers who selflessly served our country during multiple tours in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, repeatedly having the back of those on his left and right in tough combat–and ultimately putting his own life at risk to save the life of a soldier from a coalition country. It is impossible not to be inspired by his example–and not to be motivated to ‘live like Mike’ after reading I Have Your Back–a great book about a great American.”–General David Petraeus, US Army (Ret.), former Commander of the Surge in Iraq, US Central Command, and NATO/US Forces in Afghanistan; former Director of the CIA; and author of the New York Times bestseller Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine.

“Tom Sileo continues his important mission of honoring the sacrifices of our American defenders in his new book I Have Your Back, the remarkable true story of U.S Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis who gave his life to save a member of the Polish armed forces on August 28, 2013 while serving in Afghanistan. We can never do enough to remember those who lay down their lives in defense of our freedom, and the families left behind. Tom Sileo’s work is to be admired for his skill and appreciated for never letting us forget the sacrifices of selfless Americans like Michael Ollis.”–Gary Sinise, Award-winning actor, bestselling author of Grateful American and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation