On January 4 2001, my 15 year old son and I were in for a check up at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton. Justin was diagnosed with leukemia June of 1997. During that appointment we met up with another family who we had gone through chemotherapy with. This other child had relapsed and had just had a stem cell transplant. While visiting with them I noticed a book they were reading. It was "There Are Survivors", they expressed a great comfort and joy in reading it. After leaving the hospital we bought our copy. Immediatley while reading, I was overcome with emotion on the strong personality of each of the family members, and the support each had for each other. As a mother who has helped her child fight to live, I could not have told the story any other way. The story was told from a loving and strong heart. I learned of Michaels' death before I had finished his story. Michael was a gift from God. Each person who reads his story will remember Michael from his incrediable positive and strong personality who touched many hearts. Each person who takes a moment to get to know Michael by reading his book, will always have a special spot in thier heart to cherish him.

I don't own the book just yet, but I have read some passages from the book on the Michael Cuccione Foundation web site. Right after I read the first couple paragraphs, I knew I had to get it. Like many people, I first heard of Michael from the movie 2Ge+her. I loved the movie and the series, but I didn't know anything about any of the actors. I didn't even know that Michael had cancer until I found out about his death. I started to cry, because it's so tragic that only 8 days after he turned 16, he died. I thought it was great when I learned about the accomplishments he has made. When I read about the radiation and chemotherapy, it made me think about how petty my problems actually are. It made me think about how greatful I should be that I'm in perfect health. I guess what they say is true. Only the good die young. We are all going to miss you Michael. Your legacy will live on forever and forever you'll be in our hearts. God bless.

This book Is the best book you will ever read! Michael Cuccione touched my heart with this book. WHen I first saw him on 2gether I thought, "man he's pretty cute." Then I found out more about him. My heart didn't break when I heard he had Hodgkin's Disease because he survived. My heart broke when I heard at 4 am when I was sick laying on the couch and heard on MTV news that Michael Cuccione died 8 days after his 16th birthday. Well anyway We love you Michael and we miss and Any one who is reading this go buy this book and read it!

I used to have this book when I was a little girl and I bought it for my two boys who are now older and have since gotten rid of it, and I LOVE THIS BOOK! It was my favorite as a child, it was my older boys' favorite, and now I've had a baby and I want it to be his favorite too!! Grover is just so silly and cute in this story that you just have to LOVE him!! Everytime I read it, I laugh and giggle because it is just too silly!! It is a definite must have for any child out there! Grover leads you all the way through the whole book telling about this scary monster at the end of the book and how frightened he is, and then ... well for those of you who haven't read it I don't want to ruin it for you...heheheh! Enjoy!

I teach 3 year olds at a Day Care Center and read this book a few times a week. It is a sure way to get them all to sit still. No matter how many times they hear it and by now know the conclusion they sit enthralled. They even know the words and say them with me. I always ask... "Should I turn the page" and they all yell "YES". They laugh and giggle and act scared... It's pure joy reading it to them and watching them react! They have special books that we read over and over and over and this certainly is one of them. My book is getting rather thread bare and I'm buying a new one.

This is the greatest book ever. My parents read it to me when I was a child. Every night I had to have it read to me. It was the first book I learned to read. Unfortunatly my Mom had to throw it away because it was so worn. For years I looked for this book. I finally gave up a few years ago. Well, a couple of weeks ago I found a copy in my cousin's toy box! I was so excited I decided to look for it again. Now I've found it. I would reccommend this book for every child (and even a few adults) It is a wonderful story with a wonderful surprise ending

I am a "part-time" fan of Star Trek, having always been interested in the world, but not exactly a know-every-registry-number-of-every-ship kind of fan. But, having bought this very rich and detailed book, I must say my interest in Star Trek has multiplied tremendously. As an encyclopedia, it doesn't quite bear reading page-to-page, but flipping through it makes for very interesting reading. I am grateful to the authors for additional notes made to many entries, attempting to explain side-points or discrepancies; also, the many diagrams, pictures, dates, episode references, and even the occasional off-beat entry like, well... "mashed potatoes" for one! The appendixes, including gorgeous pics of the ships of Star Trek, episode timelines, historical timelines, and so on, are absolutely wonderful.

The best way I can summarise my rating is: the dedication and love for Star Trek demonstrated by all the writers/contributors in this book is ample and obvious. Congrats.

I can't imagine being a die-had Trekker without this book: the ultimate reference to people, places, things, events in the entire Star Trek universe from the original series of 1966 through all the movies and series right up to Voyager. This updated edition is not quite as smoothly integrated as previous updates--the last couple season's worth of shows and Star Trek: Insurrection are all treated in a separate (but extensive) section at the back, but a decent cross-referencing system lessens the inconvenience. I find it the ultimate can't put-down book-start to look up a subject of interest and you'll find yourself drawn from entry to entry until you've forgotten exactly what it was you were looking for but find yourself seized with the intense desire to rewatch several episodes. Unless you're the most serious Trek fan, you probably don't need the updated edition if you have an earlier one...but for those who do, it's a wonderful guide.

As the Star Trek Universe got bigger, with more spin offs, movies, books, and alien races, so did the base for its Star Trek fans, so it is no surprise that the standard and definitive one volume work on the subject should get bigger too. The newest edition of THE STAR TREK ENCYCLOPEDIA is a monumental reference book that is as comprehensive as it is physically imposing. In its more than 700 pages of a continually snowballing phenomenon that was the birthchild of the late Gene Roddenberry, the rabid Star Trek fan (who else would read this?) can cross-reference every human, alien, planet, creature, ship or any other proper noun that was mentioned even once in any of the Star Trek series or its descendants. Michael and Denise Okuda, the married duo who did most of the writing acknowledge in the Introduction that a large cast of helpers were required to painstakingly find and correct errors from past editions. This book is loaded with hundreds of beautiful photographs and drawings, each of which illustrate one item in the Star Trek universe. As in most encyclopedias, this one is in alphabetical order, with each entry given a complete description/analysis. Bold-Faced terms indicate they are further defined under their own names elsewhere. For example, do you remember the episode from the original series about the mirror universe with an evil Kirk and bearded Spock, where unreliable crew members were put in the 'agony booth?' Well, the term 'agony booth' is listed and fully described with appropriate cross-references. Unlike other reference texts, this one has a separate supplement to include references to episodes in the various ST reincarnations after the 1996-1997 seasons. Finally, it contains additional helpful sections on historical timelines of major events, complete listing of all episodes from each spinoff, and a cast of all characters who ever appeared in any show.
Exactly, what is the purpose of such a text? I know why I use it. When I see an episode that mentions even off-handedly a minor reference to a singular event, I flip open this book to see if it is there. And it always is. Now if I could only be so motivated about the mundane details of my non-Star Trek life. And that perhaps best defines who likes Star Trek and why.

There's a lot of very interesting material in this book. I found descriptions of the human condition and basic tenets of Buddhism to be intelligently written, and to be inspiring at times. However, I'd like to issue a warning to skeptical people like me who have little interest in unproven or unprovable opinions and expressions of "faith" in their Buddhism. This book spends a lot of time on Tibetan ritual. It cites numerous examples of things the author has seen that seem to prove reincarnation, the possibility and power of enlightenment, karma, near death experiences, etc. When enlightened monks die, did you know that their bodies often don't rot? Or that their bodies disappear into thin air, or that rainbows appear thousands of miles away? That dead monks bodies stay warm for weeks? These things may or may not be true, but I'm just skeptical enough to not want to take the author's word for them. If you tackle this book, brace yourself to read about a lot of belief topics, and then prepare to be accused of being too cynical and capitive of your own ego for doubting it. I would categorize this book as religious Buddhism, as opposed to philosophical Buddhism. An aside: the author's reverence and love for his teachers and his faith is truly touching. His knowledge is great, his love is great, but I'm not sure that makes him the best possible reporter for those who are seeking truth instead of opinion.

This book is like an armour for those like minded people that want a deeper understanding of life and the nature of mind. Sogyal Rinpoche takes lengths to explain in detailed chapters, the MEANING and PURPOSE of life, death and dying; how we can use our true nature of mind to overcome difficulties, and use compassion and meditation to become enlightened in this life. This is a serious book for those that want to follow the spiritual path, of believing and listening to the inner self and overcoming obstacles by healing one's self first. Sogyal Rinpoche has a lot of wisdom to teach and share through his words, and you will find that the end of the last page, you had everything to gain.

After reading other reviews, I feel it might help to say this:

Yes, there is quite a substantial amount of Tibetan ritual encased in this book. But that shouldn't be a surprise, or a hindrance - it IS the "TIBETAN Book of Living and Dying", and not the "Generically Believable For Everyone, Book of Living And Dying".

With that in mind, I loved reading this book. From the first page, I was drawn into a world where compassion and mindfulness reign, and it's these tools that will help us face the inevitable truth that we *are* all going to die, at some point.

Rinpoche skillfully shares his own wisdom, that of many other masters, and anecdotal evidence of what may happen when we physically die, and the stages we may go through during the process.
Topics discussed include the Bardo states, reincarnation, the concept of karma, and fear of the unknown. The book is very readable, and covers the material therein with sensitivity and warmth. At times, it may be difficult to the average Western mind to grasp the concepts of such things are reincarnation - but as Buddha himself did advise, the goal is to read, absorb and take what YOU find important from the lesson...not to read blindly and accept everything blindly.

To anyone even vaguely interested in Buddhism, death and dying or simply becoming more aware of their own self, this book is an invaluable addition to your library.

Truly a classic.

Mika Waltari's "The Egyptian" tells us the story of one physician of ancient Egypt, Sinuhe, set against the background of the reign of the fourth pharaoh Amenhotep, whose attempt to impose monotheism on his polytheistic country was one of the strangest and most fascinating experiments of early civilization. Sinuhe is a foundling, adopted by a lowly physician, and in the tradition of ancient times, trained to follow in his adopted father's footsteps, coming of age at the same time a decisive event is about to take place: the death of the reigning pharaoh, Amenhotep III, around 1380 BC, and the accession of his son, Amenhotep IV, who styled himself Akhenaton.

Sinuhe is a loner and a wanderer, whose self-imposed exile from his native country takes him to Syria, the ancient Hittite kingdom of Hatti, and Crete, before finally returning to Egypt, at the same time that Akhenaton attempts to overthrow the reigning god Ammon and his priests, and install his own vision, Aton, the one and eternal god, in Ammon's place. As a political move, trimming Ammon's power in Egypt may have been a wise idea; the priests' power had grown so great that it was challenging that of pharaoh himself. But as a religious experiment it was a disaster, especially in a country as rigidly conservative as ancient Egypt where change of any kind was anathema. We see Akhenaton as a visionary out of touch with reality and with his people, a tragic figure doomed to failure. And we share Sinuhe's ambivalence about this enigmatic figure, intrigued by pharaoh's vision of one just god who brings equality to all mankind, but repelled by the spreading social chaos this vision brings with it, especially when it threatens his own security and the lives of those he loves.

Waltari bring us some of the people that have only existed in the pages of history books -- Akhenaton himself, his incredibly beautiful wife Nefertiti, his scheming, conniving mother Queen Taia, the boy king Tut, and Horemheb, the military general who became pharaoh after Akhenaton's death plunged the country into near anarchy. But "The Egyptian" fortunately doesn't read like a history textbook; Waltari makes ancient Egypt and his characters come vibrantly alive. And Sinuhe himself is wholly believable; a man of his own time and all time, sometimes wise, sometimes foolish in the extreme, trying to find his own place in his world, sometimes succeeding and sometimes not. Waltari is not only a great novelist but a fine historian, and he kept the background scrupulously accurate. The book is true to its time and its location, and Naomi Walford's excellent translation into English keeps the reader moving along effortlessly from the first page to the last. "The Egyptian" is Waltari's masterpiece; it's one of the best historical novels ever written.

"The Egyptian" came about as a result of Mika Waltari's experiences during WWII. Published in Finland in 1945, this book is truly a commentary about the terrible social upheavals experienced by Europe during the war years. The abomination of war, the waning belief in religion, and the unravelling of society are some of the themes that resonate from ancient Egypt to mid-20th Century Europe.

This historical tie notwithstanding, the real beauty of this book lies in the way Waltari uses small details to transport the reader to a bygone era. The period that starts with rise of Amehnotep IV (later Akhenaten) and concludes with reign of the great general Horemheb is one of the most compelling chapters of Egyptian history, and this book succeeds in making it into a gripping tale of idealism, stupidity, courage, and politics.

It is truly amazing to see the historical figures fulfill their appointed roles, acting before the background of the first monotheistic religion (doomed to fail through good intentions), a war of conquest, political manipulations, love and loss, and ultimately, fate. In the best tradition of Waltari, the male characters are richly three-dimensional, with moments of courage and moments of cowardice, with hints of idealism and hints of opportunism, and above all, with human frailties.

Truly a delightful read, even if it forces the reader to ponder issues well beyond the action that takes place on the written page.

Recently read this book for the first time and I know it won't be the last, this is one of the best works of historical fiction I've ever read and a timeless piece of literature. Originally published in Finnish during the 1940's and set in ancient Egypt around the 14th century BC, it is still a story very relevant to modern times.

The main character and narrator is Sinuhe, a man born in Thebes, who has written the story of his life in Egypt and his travels to Syria, Babylon, Crete and the land of the Hittites. I especially loved the descriptions of Crete and the people who danced with the bulls. This is much more than an adventure or war novel though, Sinuhe is a deep thinker & searcher for answers about the nature of man and suffers from much inner turmoil. The greatest part of this turmoil is lived out in the battle between the spiritually motivated pharaoh and the materially minded priests and military.

If you are looking for a page turning adventure that is also really great literature don't miss this one.

This is mostly a political and economic history of the war and drugs, and the trends that have made that war a continuous failure ever since its early days a century ago. Mike Gray's most compelling comparison is with the prohibition of alcohol back in 1920's. That unsuccessful movement led to a drastic increase in both liquor consumption and violent crime. With alcohol illegal its value skyrocketed, which in turn attracted violent criminals who kept the supply flowing. Gray amply proves that the lessons of that debacle were not learned, because the exact same thing is happening with the prohibition of drugs. The so-called drug war does not result in less drug use but more criminals - both the violent type who jump on the money train and the harmless casual users (and deserving medical users) who must be arrested even though they have committed a victimless "crime" in the privacy of their homes. The overwhelming evidence of this failure is there for everyone to see, but the problem is politicians who have turned this all into a moral crusade, while pursuing inept policies that merely feed the prison-industrial complex. Anyone who even tries to address problems with the drug war is said to be on the side of ghoulish junkies and stoners, and have to face a wave of self-righteous indignation from holier-than-thou politicians. Meanwhile the solution is not a black-and-white choice between total prohibition and total legalization. There can be compromises, such as government-controlled distribution like there is with hard liquor (which works by the way - one of the best quotes in this book is from a teenager who says that government-controlled alcohol is far harder to get in school than completely outlawed marijuana).

The only problem with this book can be seen in the two parts of Gray's subtitle. The "How We Got Into This Mess" is described admirably, as described above. Unfortunately the book comes to an end too quickly to really get into the "How We Can Get Out" portion. Gray's solutions are only the "logical" outcome of the evidence of failure that he has already presented. His main recommendation is for healthy dialogue to take place using the clear evidence that the drug war is a failure. Sure that makes logical sense, but this is not a logical issue. Politicians preach morality as a cure for an invented crisis that they don't understand, than stand self-righteously above the fray while others bear the costs of the mess they've created. That's not logical. I agree that more dialogue is necessary but something more drastic has to happen before that process begins. I won't pretend to know what that should be, but it will certainly be more momentous than the alternatives Gray gives here.

I've been reading about drugs and drug policy for the past 30 years. I've known for some time that the "war on drugs" is a bad policy, doing far more harm than good. I never realized, however, just how horribly bad it is. If you are a supporter of the "war on drugs," you owe it to yourself, and to your kids, and to this country, to read this book and find out exactly what your support for the "war on drugs" is doing to our society. If you set out to deliberately create a policy most beneficial to criminals, most conducive to irresponsible drug use, and most harmful to society, I think you'd most likely end up with something remarkably similar to our current prohibitionist drug policy.

I have always wondered why the subject of drug use, addiction and legalization of drug use in the United States has been so polarized. In my years of experimenting with drugs such as Marijuana, amphetamines etc. I learned there are obvious reasons to use caution in the use of all drugs,whether street or legal ones. I find it interesting that all the attention from the press and govenment is always focused on the illegal street drugs and users, yet statistical facts bear out the reality that prescription drug addicts out number street addicts by a hugh margin. I find the book DRUG CRAZY, to be a breath of fresh air and sanity, documenting the real story of the genesis of drug laws and attitudes in this country. Any law that is legislated and enforced based on lies, manipulation of facts is not a law that belongs in a Republic such as ours. Mr. Gray has done an outstanding job in researching the actual documented history of drugs in america. I do not advocate the use of drugs for anyone, especially our youth, that is a personal decision made by free individuals who must take personal responsibility for that decision based on a study of the facts of each drug. This cannot be done if those facts are distorted or deleted from view. If you are confused by all the claims made by those who advocate the WAR ON DRUGS then please, please read this book. Your jaw will drop open when you find out how our present drug laws have come about.

Jacob Gutgeld a 8 year old Jewish boy that lived in Warsaw, Poland. In 1939, Nazis soldiers invaded Warsaw, Poland. Being Jewish wasn't safe anymore beacasue the soldiers were out searching and killing Jews.

Meeting a Christan man name Alex Roslan one day. Alex helped out Jacob by being his new uncle. Since he is moving in with the Roslan he has to leave the rest of his family behind. He might never see them agian. But now he has to live with danger everywhere he goes. To find out if he can managed to stay alive with the Roslan's read this excellent book about Jacob's Rescue, a Holocaust Story.

I would recomend this book to kids of all ages. This is a really good book, it has loads of action in it, and has a very good storyline. I liked this book because you learn lots about the past and how life was in 1939. But I hope that you enjoy this wonderful book.

Jacob's Rescue was about a rich Jewish boy who gets put in the Ghetto with his Aunt Hannah and Grandma. Then Alex (a Polish man with a wife and two two kids) decides to hide him. Jacob has two brothers David and Shalom. There are many problems but in the end it all turns out well. Read the story to find out the true story of Jacob's rescue. It is a very good book about World War II and the Holocaust which lasted from about 1939 to 1945. I liked the way it was always exiting and kept me on the edge of my seat.

I really enjoyed reading Jacob's Rescue. It was a great book with a lot of exciting happenings that keep you on the edge of your seat. This story takes place during World War II. Jacob is separated from his family when he goes into hiding. I have read many books about the Holocaust but this by far is my favorite. I highly recommend that you read this book! I hope you enjoy it!

Danger Close is the personal story of Mike Yon's earlylife. So, who is Mike Yon and why should I care? Danger Close, auniquely written and thought provoking book, answers that question. Mike Yon is, in many respects, an ordinary man, but his approach to life has been anything but ordinary. Born into comfortable middle class circumstances in South Florida, his early life was upended by a series of family tragedies - the death of his mother, his father's business failures, bad subsquent marriage and abusive behavior. But young Mike seems to have dealt with all of this by growing rather than shrinking. He responded to the pain and disruption by seeking to overcome. Having to learn to fight at an early age toughened him up and as a teenager body building became a preoccupation. When it came time for graduation from High School there was no money for college, so he joined the army. Here his taste for risk taking and personal challenge led him to seek admission to Speical Forces. Against all odds he makes it - through every difficult challenge in the selection process - and on the day he is finally accepted into Speical Forces finds himself accused of murder.

Actually, the book begins with the situation that leads to the murder charge and then the background is fleshed in. In terms of his story, the book is all over the place, with the kind of random association that one's own thoughts might have. This proves to be no distraction, since the book is so well written and the story proves so interesting. Having started the book by recounting the events that led to his arrest, it becomes all the more interesting to read about who this young man is and what led up to that moment. The lion's share of the book is devoted to his experience in the army. The great detail that is lavished on the "selection" process for Special Forces is fascniating. Yon manages to demystify the Green Beret stereotype while making it all the more impressive as an accomplishment.

What actually happens with the murder charge and subsequent fallout from it, I will leave for the reader to discover. But at the heart of this book, the stories that Yon seems to feel strongest about, are simple childhood episodes - memories of his mother, hunting crawfish with his grandfather, school pranks with his High School best friend (and these are wonderful stories). All of these disparate threads are woven together into a book that is part autobiography, part philospohical essay and wholly entertaining.

If you want a book that makes you look at life afresh, offers a challenge to complaceny and an affirmation for striving, this is that book. I highly recommend it.

From slippery precipice to evergreen vista Mike Yon's life story is wondrous and captivating. Like the best of poems, the effect of his story is sublime yet almost tangible. I find myself pushing harder striving to face each day with my best. Facing challenges with resolve and courage. And all the while telling myself, "Come on! This is nothing compared to Green Beret training." His wisdom and philosophical reasoning is apparent and meaningful. His clearly stated, honest opinions are refreshing. His psychological X-Ray is seemingly unerring in its revelation of character, behavior, and motivation. And throughout the energizing turmoil that was his life, Yon leads by example (as the best leaders do) through entangling ordeals, some of which all of us have faced or may one day face. His ideas are relevant to many life situations, be they academic, inter-personal, or business affairs. If you are looking for inspiration either physically, intellectually, or morally read this book. Read this book and Yon will take you on a journey through his life that will change yours.

Dear Amazon Books,

I recently finished reading Mike Yon's autobiography "Danger Close". Mr. Yon's moving and intensely personal story had a profound affect on me, in that I was finally able to understand and articulate some large issues in my own life.

Similar to Mr. Yon, I too lost a parent at an early age, and I also "grew up" as a young man in the Army. My father was taken from me in a tragic incident when I was 5 years old. There was no other father-figure in my life until I came under the care and guidance of some truly great NCOs.

It was painful and difficult to read of his mother's death, and I had to put the book down for a while. It was two weeks before I could pick it up again, and continue.

I believe Mr. Yon's story is both inspiring and an open challenge to every young person today that is the product of disadvantage and hardship, a broken home or dysfunctional family. The message in Danger Close is, "Yes, you can make it! You will succeed if you'll only reach down deep enough. Never quit!".

Thank you, Mike, for a great story.

And thanks for showing us where the energy points are.

Chief Warrant Officer John Liner US Army, Retired

This is the second book I've read on the subject of the Millenia and, although I enjoyed the first one (Left Behind by LaHaye and Jenkins), Father Elijah is by far a better piece of literature. Michael O'Brien was able to capture the spirit of of the "Apocalypse" from a Roman Catholic perspective that made the plot and message much more insightful and spiritually fulfilling. I found myself putting the book down and entering into deep meditation and prayer at various moments throughout my reading. Also, the characters were quite special, almost like Icons of individuals we have read of, known or seen in todays world, making the literary work much more timely. I hope other readers enjoy Father Elijah as much as I did.

Father Elijah is perhaps my favorite book in apocalyptic literature. The world needs great Catholic writers like O'Brien to influence society and shed some Light on a dark and depressed globe. The Catholic undertone is remarkable. One may think this book has the main character of Father Elijah, but he is really merely an instrument of Christ. I grew in faith and respect for the Papacy and priests in general. This book even increased my prayer life and made me a pumped up Catholic ready to take on the world. It gave insight to the spiritual realm which needs to be known these days. This book is great for the faithful and for anybody who wants to see the power of prayer through a fiction novel. The EUCHARIST is life.

Despite being almost 600 pages, this book reads very quickly. Interesting characters, good story, fascinating subject matter (apocalypticism) all combined to make a great book. I had recently read 'Pierced by a Sword' by McFarlane (another hot Catholic fiction title), but actually liked this book a little bit more. The author throws a lot of little pearls into the story such as the theological debate between Smokrev and Elijah, and the discussion between Father Smith and Elijah about the liberalism rampant in the Church today (boy was that right on the money). I think what makes this book good is that it is very believable fiction.

This book is about the hardships and struggles during the Civil War. Jeff Bussey, a farmer boy, heard about the new war and is very exited. He is very eager to join the volunteer army. He left his farm, mother, and Father, and goes out to fight against the rebel army. Lead by the half-blooded Stand Watie. During the War, Jeff sees many of his new friends die. Jeff discovers a rebel girl that he really likes named Lucy. Then Jeff is sent o spy on the rebel side. He finds the rebels are not so bad and Jeff starts to admire Watie. In the rest of the book Jeff had to decide if he should stay with the rebel side or the union side. This action packed historical fiction should be highly rated. You can feel the troops live through the War conditions while you read this book. If you are looking for a great book to read you should read, "Rifles for Watie."

I first discovered this book when my school librarian aunt brought home a copy one summer to preview. It become probably my favorite library book from 4th to 12th grade. I probably checked it out 20+ times.

"Rifles.." recounts the adventures of Jeff Bussey during the western campaigns of the Civil War in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri. It tells of friendships on both sides of the war. His love of the rebel girl Lucy, his friend Noah the tramp printer and the life of a common Union soldier and a Rebel Cavalryman. The book recounts battles and the small world within them that a soldier plays, often missing the large results that are defined with the outcome. It tells of courage, and fear and determination as Jeff is pursued for miles in his daring escape from the Confederate army.

This book you must include in your home library. I still pick up my copy and read it again, still as enjoyable as the first time back in Idaho.

I first read this book when I was ten years old, I have read it fourteen times since then. It is an incredible story that revolves around young Jefferson Davis Bussey, a soldier in the Union Army during the Civil War. It gives great detail to Army life, and an accurate historical account of how things were. The story involves Jeff's enemy Captain Asa Clardy and Jeff's love for a beautiful young rebel girl named Lucy Washbourne and his many roles in the infantry, the calvary and even as a spy. It should be required reading in elementary schools, especially for young boys.