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An Excellent Read

Review from Cowboys Over Iraq →

This book I thought was amazing through and through. From the war stories to the subtle and not so subtle leadership lessons that you can take away from this book. This book is a great listen, and Thanks to all who have served and sacrificed

Small Town Thriller

Review from Mainely Fear →

Small towns are idyllic for many including criminals! Brunswick, Maine is no different. Full-time and part-time residents alike are being terrorized by a group of organized thugs bent on vandalism, theft, and murder. Jamal Jones is a young impressionable young man with a future until he hooks up with Fast Eddie! Now it is up..

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Amazing!

Review from The Rifle →

One day soon, all our WW2 vets will be gone. This book has done an amazing job at honoring them! My grandfather served on the USS Salt Lake City in the pacific theater… I wish I could still talk to him. Great job!!

Mostly good, kinda racist and preachy

Review from Star Destroyers →

Some of the stories were quite good, and I’ll probably try and read more in the future. But some of the stories have completely unnecessary and not-subtle racist/politically preachy overtones that ruin the experience. Narrator is pretty good, definitely stronger on dialogue than narration, but still did a good job. TLDR: Spaceships go brr, very..

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Very informative for a beginner.

Review from Superpower Interrupted →

I enjoyed the writing and the narration. It is my first book on China and it had plenty of information and historical perspective to inspire further study. I can see how a Chinese might be disappointed with the mispronunciation but that is irrelevant to me. The narrative is easy to follow, if you are looking..

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Outstanding

Review from The Rifle →

My grandfather was a VSO for 20yrs as well as a WW2 veteran. I had the honor of growing up around many vets and hearing their stories. This book is a great testimony to them.

Amazing Story

Review from Left for Dead at Nijmegen →

Metcalf lead an amazing & charmed life! His story just goes to prove that it’s not about the tragedies & misfortunes you face in life, but your attitude and how you deal with them! Great story.