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An incredible History of Incredible Men

Revisado: 11-29-16

The Author tells his story in a bit of a drone but WHAT a Story! Be warned, He covers the exploits of the SAS brilliantly but also includes the human cost of them and spares no details on a mostly hidden chapter of WWII.
Highly recommend

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The SHOCK Factor is Blunt, Factual & Actual!

Revisado: 04-04-15

This Book is a Treatise on the History & Modern Applications of Sniping.
It covers the reasons Snipers have become our Top "on the Ground" Force Multipliers in the Asymmetrical Warfare The U.S. Military is using to Defend Freedom.

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The Man that trained Chris Kyle & Marcus Luttrell!

Revisado: 07-02-13

If you could sum up The Red Circle: My Life in the Navy SEAL Sniper Corps and How I Trained America's Deadliest Marksmen in three words, what would they be?

Revealing.
Informative.
Engrossing.

What did you like best about this story?

It is an autobiography and Brandon talks at length about his life growing up and how early life help shape and instill within him the qualities he would draw upon again and again as a SEAL.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Webb knows his stuff and shares what he can,which is very revealing, but his voice is a tad too "dude" for me.LOL

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

YES

Any additional comments?

For a very informative look into the covert world of Sniping and the SEALs this is a book for you. Brandon shares a lot of "bar stories" as well as technical aspects of military sniping and I found his story compelling.

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Another Dresden adventure well worth the time & $$

Revisado: 07-02-13

What did you love best about Cold Days?

Two things, Butcher's storytelling and Marster's narration! They complement each other so completely I perceive them as a TEAM presenting Harry Dresden's latest escapade!

What did you like best about this story?

Just about everything, this is Harry being Harry, and since Chicago is once again in peril of being annihilated he gets to unleash his magic AND sarcasm!

What does James Marsters bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

As I've said, his narration as Harry makes you believe he IS Harry Dresden! His rendition of Odin was great as well

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Harry reunited with Thomas, his half-brother as well as the ending

Any additional comments?

This is a top notch Audio selection! Great storytelling and a narrator totally familiar with the material and delivering great character voices!

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The LAST Mitch Rapp Novel? Say it ain't so!!

Revisado: 07-02-13

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Once again Mitch Rapp is hurled into the breach of a National Security crisis and forced to cut through an environment of politically correct horse dung to get the job done! George Guidall is great once again as the narrator, his Stan Hurley is so real I could actually "see" what was happening. A great episode in Mitch Rapp's adventures.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

More Stan Hurley & Mitch Rapp taking out the trash.

What about George Guidall’s performance did you like?

As I've mentioned, the Stan Hurley rendition is simply awesome and his grasp of the material and characters adds to listening enjoyment

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The firefight where a long time Rapp ally & brother in arms is killed.

Any additional comments?

It's clear Vince was angling the French Assassin for a role in future novels as a Rapp ally as well. Sadly since Vince recently passed away from cancer we may never know how his or Mitch's story will end.

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Evil thrives on ignorance

Revisado: 03-02-13

If you could sum up People Who Eat Darkness in three words, what would they be?

Chilling.
Infuriating
Sad.

What other book might you compare People Who Eat Darkness to and why?

Helter Skelter. Both are definitive looks at shocking and brutal crimes committed by people given over to evil and the desire to inflict themselves. It is clear Obara, like Manson and his followers surrendered his humanity in his dark quest to satisfy base desires.

Which scene was your favorite?

When they finally arrested this savage lunatic

What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

How the Japanese regard the separation between themselves and foreigners as hierarchical as part of a "class structure" and act according to a missing persons "importance"

Any additional comments?

Obara's evil was endemic and widespread. His victims, dead, that we know of are 2, yet he also drugged and raped at least 90-100 other women.Was his money and influence so wide ranging only the death of a pretty western girl and her implacable family could bring it to light?

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Stunning look at Future War in the Present

Revisado: 03-02-13

Where does Big Boy Rules rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Very well, The author does tend to interject a lot of his personal story and life into the narrative as he covers modern security/civilian contractors but that aspect was actually compelling and well written.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character was Jon Cote. He was representative of so many of our guys and gals in Iraq.

What does Patrick Lawlor bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Good narrative pace and tone.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me MAD! When you use locals as contractors, treat them like garbage and then fire them that SCREAMS to me "security breach!" but many of these guys seemed to be "sleepwalking" their time commitments. The tragedy that occurred was 100% avoidable.

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Chilling revelation of the men of Hitler's Germany

Revisado: 03-02-13

Would you try another book from the authors and/or Simon Prebble?

Perhaps, this subject was revealing and exemplary in letting us hear the voices and thoughts of the men that built and were part of the Third Reich.

Would you be willing to try another book from the authors? Why or why not?

Yes, as I see the perspective here as vital not well known, how ordinary and plain these soldiers were, yet the Nazi Regime shaped them into people that could obey the unconscionable.

Have you listened to any of Simon Prebble’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

well enough, though the subject matter is quite dry at times

Did Soldaten inspire you to do anything?

Reflect on how precious choice is and I thank God I have the freedom to have many choices.

Any additional comments?

The subject matter is dark and dry in it's presentation but was invaluable in showing what happens when ordinary men are compromised by leaders intent on evil. Good leadership is vital

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STUNNING! A life lived with courage and love!

Revisado: 09-05-12

What made the experience of listening to Fearless the most enjoyable?

The story! The fall, rise and struggle of Adam Brown against STAGGERING odds shows a man who went out a winner, patriot(and that is a title you have to EARN) and hero to anyone who has ever fallen but never quit getting back up!

What other book might you compare Fearless to and why?

The Last Lion by William Manchester on the life of Sir Winston Churchill. Churchill had many failures in life but none personally more painful to him than his Gallipoli Campaign during WWI when he headed the Admiralty. After the crushing, costly defeat, which many thought would end his career he resolved that if he could not end the war he would shoulder a rifle and serve with the soldiers he had tried to save. So he went to Flanders with a Scottish Brigade and saw action. That was the character of the man and his resolve to "never ever quit" makes me think of the Seals.

What three words best describe Paul Michael’s voice?

Smooth, easy to the ear but his "women and kids" voice is the same and a little silly.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I had a stepbrother who struggled with serious drug and alcohol addictions his entire adult life only sobering up literally the last 5 years. The young adult life of Adam Brown is a painful story repeated everywhere but doesn't have the sad and tragic ending of most addicts. We all end, You have no say when you go and usually not how, You only chose how you live. Adam Brown's life is a life of guts and heart that moved me deeply.

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STUNNING! Uncovering the man behind the myth!

Revisado: 06-07-12

What made the experience of listening to Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World the most enjoyable?

The concise and direct historical presentation of a man lost to myth and legend as well as the refreshing perspective of his policies and rule. The life of Temujin, the boy who grew into the Great Khan sounds like a Hollywood movie! Father poisoned? Captured and made a slave? From that abject state to the greatest conquerer in history!

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Surprise! My understanding was his empire fractured and collapsed soon after his death, much like Alexander the Great's. To learn the depth and scope of the Mongol Empire and it's unique longevity even decades after his passing is a testament to his vision and leadership.

Which scene was your favorite?

When as a youth he single-mindedly forged an alliance to wage war on the tribe that had kidnapped and outraged his young wife, Borte.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Temujin exhibits his ruthless nature for the first time by killing his rival step brother, their mother's grief and anguish at Bechter's loss and her favorite son's cruelty haunted me.

Any additional comments?

This book reveals a man that, even in the pursuit of a unified Mongol Nation by fire and sword, forged a Nation that was based on merit, not blood. Believed to be the world's FIRST true Meritocracy (albeit at sword's point!)

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