Jason scherman

Outstanding book from a leader's perspective

Revisado: 08-26-16

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

Yes, this book is unlike others in it portrays the stories of a LT commanding his platoon, and all the experiences that come with it.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Outlaw Platoon?

Towards the end, the loss of Cole was wrenching.

Which character – as performed by Ray Porter – was your favorite?

Greisen!

Any additional comments?

The narration is outstanding! The inflection he presents with each character and story line prevents you from putting down the listen. He does a terrific job of placing the listener in the scene.

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Captivating Read

Revisado: 11-04-15

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

I would recommend this to anyone who has an inquisitive mind into the full story of the Tirpitz & the role it played in the Arctic convoy battles. This book delivers.

What other book might you compare Tirpitz to and why?

By the same author: "Bismarck: The Final Days of Germany's Greatest Battleship" This book contrasts the other side of the Atlantic convoy battles.

Which scene was your favorite?

Most definitely the scene where the midget "X" submarines are attempted for a daring attack on the battleship.

Any additional comments?

The narrator does a superb job of parlaying this historical story. He has excellent inflection throughout the story and was a pleasure to listen to.

One word of note though, this story will tell you more than just about the Tirpitz. It will lay out many historical instances of the Arctic convoy battles and how the Kriegsmarine's role played in that.

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Great reflection of the battles of two super-power

Revisado: 10-15-15

What did you love best about Bismarck?

I greatly appreciated the over-arching history of the Bismarck with the roles it played in the early part of the war with Op. Rheinübung.In addition, i found the climatic final battle to be of great detail and execution.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Not really applicable.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

I feel the narration was moderate; considering it is a non-fiction book of history, I was satisfied.

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

It is a great book, but for one sitting may be difficult as there is a lot of information being played out through the story with the detailed accounts of the characters involved and the duties being performed.

Any additional comments?

As a student of WW2 history, I found this to be a very informative & detail-oriented book. I learned a lot more about the Kriegsmarine objectives and the overall intentions to disrupt the British supply routes. I feel the author performed an excellent job on providing details of the overall story and how the Bismarck played in that role from the beginning. The battle of the Denmark Strait was a tragic outcome for the Royal Navy, and the ensuing chase of the Bismarck proved for a very riveting story. In this story, you'll find the compassion of the Royal Navy towards the sailors of the Bismarck after it's sinking - it really tells the human side of the war, which can often times be glossed over in books.If you have any interest in learning more about the North Atlantic war, this is a great place to look.

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Amazing Story Delivered by a True American Hero

Revisado: 04-13-15

Where does American Sniper rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top-5

What did you like best about this story?

The authenticity and values he presented.

Which scene was your favorite?

The "taking care of business" section at the gym upon one of the ships he was on during a deployment.

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

I was moved by the section where he outlined, after his discharge, where his work to help veterans was benefiting their lives and lifestyles.

Any additional comments?

I chose to read this before attending the movie, and I feel I gained a lot more of the overall experience by doing this.

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Riveting: The powers of the individual mind

Revisado: 03-05-15

What made the experience of listening to Atlas Shrugged the most enjoyable?

Mr Brick delivers a well-executed narration of Ms Rand's book. He brings the characters to life through this by reflecting their personality and dialogue in a riveting way.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Atlas Shrugged?

With-out giving away the storyline; certainly when the world/society realized what Mr Galt was capable of.

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

No

Who was the most memorable character of Atlas Shrugged and why?

Ms Tagart - her tenacity and drive. The realization that her mind is one of the most powerful things and without it, nothing is possible. This reverberates across all the strikers to illustrate that the power of the individuals with their minds can indeed stop the motor & force society's hand.

Any additional comments?

A powerful illustration of the impact of an individual's mind, and when it is stifled or suppressed, the dramatic effects which can be felt across society.

This may be a long listen, but it is worth it to get the entire story-line and how it all pieces together.

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