James Bradley, Michael French, Ron Powers - Flags of Our Fathers

James Bradley - Flags of Our Fathers: A Must Read!!

Author's Rating:

Pros: The detailed and heartfelt story describing the valor of five Marines and one Navy man.

Cons: Nothing

Bottom Line:
James Bradley brings great detail to the courage and steadfastness of six men who raised the flag and the others who lived and died beside them. Read More

Flags of Our Fathers || 'Heroes' Write-off

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Pros: Story of ordinary people who acted as heroes when heroes were needed.

Cons: Some will have no idea what this book is about, no sense of history.

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"And each man stands with his face in the light of his own drawn sword, ready to do what a hero can." —Elizabeth Barrett Browning Read More

Raising the flag of valour

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Pros: In-depth research, compelling story

Cons: Slightly overboard on emotional manipulation and foreshadowing

Omigod and Tears: Reactions To This Book

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Pros: A gripping, personal battle story

Cons: {This space intentionally left blank}

Bottom Line:
If you read just one book on war, this should be it. Read More

Another reason to cherish the WW2 generation.

Author's Rating:

Pros: An untold story of WWII.

Cons: Horrific images of war.

Bottom Line:
I strongly recommend this book. It should become required reading in high schools across the country. Read More

Flags of our Fathers: Ordinary men, "uncommon valor. "

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Pros: Personalizes WWII soldiers, Puts historical image in context

Cons: Drags a little in places

A Book that EVERYONE Should Read

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Pros: Portrays a story and scene that many of us have no idea of.

Cons: A little slow getting started.

Bottom Line:
Simply the best book I have ever read. Read More

THE PHOTOGRAPH-It's funny what a picture can do-Ira Hayes

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Pros: Powerful story

Cons: Powerful story

Bottom Line:
A book worth reading as it tells it like it was. Read More

Imagine an 18 yr. old boy...

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Pros: Compelling Reading for All

Cons: none

Bringing Home The Truth...

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Pros: Excellently written as if the author were there himself. Great omniscient perspective.

Cons: None. A near-perfect historical recollection.

Bottom Line:
You deserve the truth about what really happened on Iwo Jima, not the hyped-up propaganda the government wanted and succeeded in indoctrinating into the public's awareness of that battle. Read More