Review:Having memories of growing up in Leander and knowing Major Jennings Hegar as a kid, I was excited to go on her journey of memoir to remember and learn about this woman who once was a girl we ALL knew to be the best in our class. Her author's note promised to show us how women in combat don't have to "shrink in fear when the bullets fly" and set the bar high for her book, but in the end the washout came for me in her inability to keep the flow of her important story at the forefront. I felt like ... Read more

Review:This book was well written and it answered many questions for me. The intimate details of people, places, things, emotions brought me right into the fight as if I were there. As a participant in an unpopular war of the past many of the elements of this book felt very familiar. Rules of engagement and the conduct of senior commanders removed from the actual combat has not progressed lo these many decades. If not for men like these Marines and soldiers we would be in a world of hurt. Every Am... Read more

Review:The takeaway for me was how the Military-Industrial Complex conducted the war in Afghanistan exactly the opposite of what was taught to us at US Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia. We were always taught that the feet-of-clay of the Soviet style of military command and control was the refusal to delegate authority down to the lowest levels of command; down to where the tactical situation was clearest to the officers, non-coms and troops on the ground in the fray of battle. For multi-star... Read more

Review:Gooder. A unique on the ground "I was there" perspective. Never heard anything like this in any news reports either left or right. If you have an interest in how and why things happened in Iraq, this book is invaluable. In fact It is a "goodest". Read more

Review:Could not put it down. Went into much more detail on Lt. Manion which makes sense, since his father wrote most it. Nonetheless, an unbelievable story of what it means to be a great american, a great friend and great teammate. While most of us will never be called upon to do what these two heroes did, we can all strive to be as good a friend as they were to each other. Read more

Review:This book is beautiful!!! President George W. Bush & his artistic brilliance simply outstanding!!! I have this book sitting on my coffee table & many of our friends have purchased their own copies. Worth every cent!! Thank you President Bush, & a job well done! ❤ Read more

Review:Powerful lessons from a guy who has looked war in the face and lived to tell about the lessons learned - many good life lessons, learned on the field of battle. Occasionally very intense reading, I was a little upset about how much was redacted by the censors. Read more

Review:The sacrifices our soldiers made for our country & the Afghanistan people is stunning. The actions that took place in this war cannot be imagined. To hear the truth and relive the battles thru these words brings such pride & respect for these troops, soldiers, pilots, airmen!! I have no words strong enough to describe how this book made me feel. Read more

Review:This book speaks to our generation of war fighters, particularly our operators. The insight provided gives voice to "our" war. I had the pleasure of being a POG that served with a recon company (ps, I'm writing this from my wife's account) of some of the most outstanding Marines I have ever known. For those that have never served, this book can provide a little bit of understanding as to why our nations best fighters answered the call, and why so many have a hard time once they're out. The book,... Read more

Review:SEAL of Honor is an excellent book, especially if you are looking for in depth background of SEAL training and the type of things you have to go through to get to the point of Lt Murphy. I kind of wish they got more into the life of Murphy, because as we all know, he is a true hero. I would not hesitate to recommend the book, however. If you are looking for a book about Operation Red Wings, I highly recommend "Lone Survivor", which was amazing ! Read more