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Summary: Outstanding
Review: Micheal Hirsh has brings a to light the courage and stoic nature of the PJs (pararescuemen) in the ongoing Operation enduring freedom. In his book he catalogs in detail the loyalty and intrepidness of the PJs as they perfrom rescues on their own Air force Comrades, jumping into a minefield to save a moratlly wounded Aussie SAS Trooper and the epic battle of operation Anaconda where John Chapmann (CCT)and Jason Cunningham gaves there lives in an attempt to rescue or recover Neil Roberts ( Navy Seal). I recommend this work on the basis of its clarity and insight into the PJ world also because it informs the reader of the nature and issues within the Special Operations community.
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Summary: Superlative!
Review: Mike Hirsch has provided a wonderful view of the Rescue boys in the war on terrorism. His journalistic edge cuts deep into the heart of some military leaders who might be ashamed to read this book. The human side of the book captures the spirit of some our nations finest warriors. Well informed and accurately detailed, Hirsch is stepping into the ranks of Clancy et al. Great story! Great read!
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Summary: Educational
Review: My son was recently accepted into the Pararescue Program. I was immediately attracted to any information I could get my hands on so I could educate myself. This book was very informative, interesting, rivoting. I was compelled to read until I reached the back cover. I also enjoyed Pararescue by the same author. Another good book is "That Others May Live" by Jack Brehm. I pray daily for these heroes and their commanders.
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Summary: none braver
Review: The book was critical of many commanders who separated themselves from the conventional forces with radios, codes and plans. The conventional forces were a bit ignorant of what they were getting into. The whole scenario gets explained and points fingers. The PJs were there to bail out those who found themselves on the short end of the stick. I applaud the critisim of the bone heads who screwed up. The actual troops involved can't speak so candidly(hence the anonymous under 13 review). It would be impossible to praise everyone who had preformed in an outstanding fashion as well as get all of the details 100% correct. This book explains what the PJs and Rescue community were up to in Afghanistan. It is the best book I have seen on the subject yet.
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Summary: The Real Goods about Real Heroes
Review: There has been much made of the "Fog of War" and how it manages to obscure much of the truth of what goes on in battle. Embeds and quick hit historians scratch the surface of modern day wars, but too often fall into overgeneralizations or paint broadbrush strokes that capture the bigger picture but miss the telling detail.Not so with "None Braver," Mike Hirsh's vital, enthralling and inspiring look at the role a small band of warriors has in the War on terrorism. Hirsh, an award winning TV producer as well as an author, went to the battlefield himself to view first hand the work of Pararescuemen in action. PJs are definitely the real deal, and "None Braver" tells a number of their harrowing adventures in great detail and with a page-turning pace that shows Hirsh's cinematic roots. (To say several of these tales would make a terrific movie is to state the obvious. Hollywood, where are you?) The appeal of the book is across the board. War junkies and experts find the kind of attention to detail and pinpoint accuracy they require. Readers of adventure stories will be fully satisfied by this book. And even neutrals or anti-war types will find the heroism of Hirsh's subjects impossible to resist. PJs motto is "that others may live" and their mission is saving lives, often, tragically, at the cost of their own. Each is hero's hero, and this book gives them their due with an insider's eye and a journalist's skepticism. (While Hirsh is unabashedly a fan of the PJs, some military leadership comes under closer scrutiny and criticism). I highly recommend it.
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Summary: SWEET
Review: This book was awsome. I can't see where a previous post said they got that PJ's can do no wrong from the book. I don't think it was the purpose of the book at all. You have to realize that this book is about the PJ mission and from thier point of view. Michael Hirsh did a great job writing this book and telling the stories of our Heroes. Brothers, keep up the good work.
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