Escape Through the Wilderness: Military Warrior's Intense New Novel Helps Prepare Nation's Youth to Be Strong Leaders & Triumph over Adversity

Livermore, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/26/2015 -- Through his long and esteemed military career, during which he was awarded a coveted Silver Star (the nation's third highest award for gallantry in action), Gary Rodriguez frequently found himself in situations that would test his strength, perseverance and tenacity. But, most of all, they all wove together to make Rodriguez a bold and brave leader; qualities he is sharing with today's younger generation through his compelling new novel.