Review:I picked this book up with much anticipation after having seen the HBO series "The Pacific", but I really wish I had looked into this account of his life before I bothered, as it was not what I was expecting at all, and let me down from an historical standpoint.

I found it rather off-putting, and a huge breach of historical accuracy that a book could be written posthumously, in first person, by someone who had no first-hand contact with the subject. It compromises the integrity of the bo... Read more

Review:Graphic writing. It was like you were there. I got a real understanding of the fighting these young men did and the bond that lives with them forever. I can almost understand why they don't talk about what happened, it was just too much for any human to dwell upon. Read more

Review:My approach to reading One Bullet Away came through my battalion's e-mail which arrived one day with the audible ding I'm so used to hearing. "Marine Officer speaking about Iraq and his book at Georgetown" was the subject, and the body continued explaining Fick's tour followed by, "even though this isn't open to the public, you should take advantage of this. It should be really interesting."

And interesting it was. When I met him Fick seemed to be a rather cool, modest charecter. He remin... Read more

Review:This is PFC Eugene Sledge's other book. "WITH THE OLD BREED AT PELLEAU AND OKINAWAY" was Gene Sledge's masterpiece that told the story of his combat in WWII. READ IT!! This was the story of occupation duty in North China after the end of WWII and his return to Alabama after the war. After watching THE PACIFIC miniseries on DVD, I wanted more depth of knowledge. Told from the rear ranks, this Old Marine Sergeant thoroughly enjoyed the story of the North China Marines, post WWII. Read more

Review:It reminded me to always be brave, make bold decisions, and get excited about continuously feeling outise of my comfort zone, grow and learn! I highly recommend this book, specially if you are exploring changes in life. Read more

Review:Thoroughly enjoyable fast paced read highlighting the dangers and discomforts of submariners during WWII. A part of history shared by brave men on both sides. The only disappointment
nt I found in Mr. Gruber' s expressions of devout patriotism was any remorse for Germany's evils that came to light after the war.
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Review:I had always wanted to know about McCarthy and the era that he lived in and especially learn about the fall of China to the communists. This book is so different from anything I have ever seen or heard in the past. It tells the whole truth about what happened to McCarthy.
I did not realize there had been so much political in-fighting on the security issues from the various political parties. The cover ups occurred not because people were looking for truth but were protecting their own poli... Read more

Review:OMG how can someone so entertaining be so boring in a book? I'm so sad that he lost his Mom at a young age, but the way he blathers on about the most mundane details of his childhood and life - it's like he never heard of editing a story. This book is a huge disappointment. Read more

Review:Creed was one of my favorite groups to listen to. When they stopped performing and creating music was a sad day. This audio bio was touching. So many times I would shout out loud "Scott what were you thinking!" but at the end I realized that he too like many of us had his ups and his downs. He too was learning about himself, the business, his friends and how to deal with everyday life. I think he finally discovered that without Christ he would fail and his walk became stronger and this is what k... Read more

Review:Middle school required reading. Nonfiction. Seen through the eyes of a young girl, it shares the experiences and resilience of Japanese-Americans who were sent to concentration camps during World War II. Good reminder of what could happen when the government unfairly makes policies based on fears and racism. The US government separated an entire race of its people from their communities, livelihood, way of life, and treated them as enemies, all because of their race. It happened in America, so... Read more