Heaven Above, Earth Below

An inspirational coming-of-age story dealing with family, faith, sacrifice and honor,


Heaven Above, Earth Below weaves the lives of three men is a modern-day 


metamorphosis  that will warm the patriotic heart. 


Eldest son in the Mann family, Navy lieutenant Jason Mann has flown over fifty 


successful missions in Iraq. Finally returning to the States, he reunites with his 


family, continues to work as a Naval flight instructor, and looks forward to life after 


the military.


Younger son John is on a quest to prove himself as a man. After legal troubles force 


him to spend community service hours at a local retirement home, he meets an old 


man, a survivor from the USS Indianapolis, who helps John balance his life and 


priorities. With his adventures at the retirement home and living at home with his 


mother and little sister, John is set on an adventure that provides him the answers 


he seeks.


Plagued with nightmares of a tragedy that happened almost sixty years ago, the old 


man attempts to confront the demons of his past while continuing to live within the 


invisible prison bars of guilt.  Only with John’s help is he able to finally break free.


A portion of all proceeds will go to the Jason Manse Memorial Fund that will support 


a scholarship at Canton Central Catholic High School for a deserving senior who is 


about to enter the military.  More information can be found at the book’s website: 


heavenaboveearthbelow.com