As a hisory buff, this book has been one of my better purchases this year. It has served as a great inspiration to many of my friends and family, myself included. It is not often that I come across a book that expresses historical significance and includes the "human" element that is missing in so many. This work reflects most of the spirit I see in America today. Praises to the author and his generation of fighters!

As a member of the 65th Infantry Division of General George Patton's 3rd Army in the World War II European Theater, Oscar B. Ladner earn the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantry Badge for her personal bravery and heroics under fire. It was during his assignment to ride "shotgun"on a Pershing tank that Ladner became one of the soldiers to form the elite fighting force known as "Patton's Raiders". A Test Of Faith And Courage: Patton's Raiders In WWII is Ladner's candid, eye-witness, autobiographical account of battlefield nonstop peril, hunger, mental and physical fatigue combined with outstanding acts of humanity, comradeship, and patriotism. Even after the war was won and over, Ladner had to face the traumatic assignment of clearing out concentration camps and assisting in the evacuation of concentration camp victims, POWs, and displaced persons. A Test Of Faith And Courage provides contemporary readers with a candid, detailed, graphic account of the military hardships, sufferings, and high human cost of saving the world from Nazi tyranny and oppression. A Test Of Faith And Courage is a welcome and informative contribution to the growing library of World War II European Theater military biographies and well serves to refute any attempts at "Revisionist History" seeking to downplay the importance of the war or the atrocities of the Nazi government and supporters.

I read this book when it first came out. It is a must read book for people of all ages.

His first was shows the struggles of a young American of Mexican decent making his way in life at an early age. When Roy Benavidez entered the Army he had no idea what was to become of him for the rest of his life.

Roy's second war covers his time in the military. His training is explained in this book. His tours of duty are also explained. His courage under fire is really covered very well. He wasn't suppose to be on board a chopper when it went to rescue some fellow soldiers but he jumped on at the last minute to help in any way he could. He soon found himself embroiled in a battle for life--his life.

He was one of a very few survivors that fateful day. His struggle to live makes this book. BUT his third war was that of fighting the US Government for recognition of what he had done--and yet it wasn't he who was doing the fighting--it was those others who survived who wanted him honored. It took more than a decade but he finally received the Medal of Honor.

As a footnote to this review--a ship was named for him and christened on 21 July 2001. The USNS Roy P Benavidez will no doubt see action in a war just like its namesake.

Excellently written book of the last medal of honor recipient (at that time) of the Viet Nam war. The award was presented by Ronald Reagan in 1982. Chilling account of the battle that earned Master Sgt. Roy P. Benavidez the Medal of Honor. Read about his boyhood life in Texas and his rise through the ranks to become a Green Beret, Special Forces soldier. Learn of his devotion to "duty, honor, country," the words he lived by. You will not believe his act of courage and bravery as he set out to save a trapped and doomed patrol of 12 men that had been inserted into the jungle, unbeknown to the command, amongst a battlion of over 300 Viet Cong soldiers. Although at a base camp in Loch Ninh, he disregarded his own safety and ordered the chopper to fly him into the fire fight. The book accurately describes the battle and Benavidez's heroism. His actions where one of the bravest in the annals of U.S. military history. Oscar Griffin is a great writer who does an excellent job of bringing the story to us. He utilizes his talent and skill in the use of the written word to not just bring us an historical account, but a story of great magnitude to life. The story keeps you riveted from beginning to end. It's more than a story of a soldier, it's a story of an American Hero.

This is a must read book for any Vail skier. I am the son of one of Vail's pioneers (Sigi Faller) and enjoyed many wonderful days on the Mountain in the "Glory Years". The book provides a perspective of Amercian history (Camp Hale and WWII) and relates a romantic business success story, especially for those who are independent, entrepreneural and have a love of the outdoors. It's a fascinating account of finding recreational "gold" in the Colorado Rockies. An excellent collection of photos is included.

This book captures the spirit of Peter Seibert and Earl Eaton and the early days of their lives and their dream to build Vail and Beaver Creek. The trimuphs are great. Hiking Vail for the first time with skins on the skis and seeing the bowls, what a trip! Getting fired from his dream and then getting asked back during the '89 World Championships - wow!! - what a roller coaster of emotions. If you love great stories and you know the Vail Valley and the ski industry - this book is a must read!!

This book is a "MUST HAVE" for everyone! Catholic, non-catholic, future catholic, you name it! It's rare to come across books that pack so much information from start to finish - you'll keep this on your shelf nearby for frequent reference!

As a life long Catholic and a product of Catholic education, I was thrilled with how much I was able to learn from this book. We Believe is a terrific resource weather you are new to the Catholic faith or if you are a life long Catholic. This book is all emcompassing as far as the biblical materials, catechism, and writings of the early fathers of our faith. It covers any issue and makes sence out of the difficult areas of faith such as the Trinity. We Believe covers so much material and explains the Catholic faith so simplistically, that anybody will benefit from reading this book. For me, it was difficult to put this book down

This is an absolutely great book and it's too bad it's out of print and nobody seems to have read it! I have been listening to the audio tape in the car. The reader is a little over-dramatic in places...like he makes a walk down the street sound as breathless and ominous as a murder scene...but on the whole, he's excellent, too. It has mystery, wit, excitement, suspense! And Oscar Wilde to boot. It's completely captivating...bring it back!

This was the best bit of historical fiction I have ever read. I can't believe it's out of print. In an attempt to boost his income, Oscar Wilde tours on a lecture/performance circuit across the USA. Unfortunately, as his retinue crosses the West, dead prostitutes start appearing in ever city he and his entourage visit. He becomes a prime suspect, and attempts to solve the mystery himelf with, as he puts it, "...a systematic application of the poetic imagination." It is a wonderful story, with all the elements of great Old West Literature, including horses, trains, gunfights, Doc Holladay, a little sex, and a herd of goats.

It's not exactly a book, it's more the sort of thing that Kinko's does when you need a cheap "binding". So don't expect a normal book. But, as far as I'm concerned, that's the least important aspect of any book. So, the content is great. An ABSOLUTELY PERFECT reference/resource for english speakers who love tango music, so they can finally appreciate the poetry of tango. An great way for spanish-speakers to introduce the poetry of tango to their english-speaking friends without getting too tongue-tied. It's really a great little book with some great translations of some classic tangos. Buy it, really.

Before reading this book I thought architectural literature was just for snooty people. But this is one for the masses. It had coolest Burger King I had ever seen in it! (under the heading "Dialogues and Distopias: You Want Fries With That?") And the designers really did things with the color orange I had never even thought of before (don't tell Martha! ) All in all I recommend this book to anyone interested in why buildings look like the way they do when they are done, and not the way you think they would have looked done if you were the designer.

Chartered in 1849, only a few years after the Republic of Texas became a state, the story of Austin College is the history of the State of Texas itself.

The effects of change ... war, depression, economic boom, and social turmoil among them ... on the small Presbyterian liberal arts college, shows the state's development in microscosm.

Moreover, one story after another points to the importance of individuals who have the will to continue development in the face of adversity, from inaugural trustee General Sam Houston through the current day.

This book is an updated and expanded version of the original book, which came out in 1998 and won the Seymour Medal from the Society for American Baseball Research as the best baseball book of the year.

I like this new edition (A Baseball Dynasty: Charlie Finley's Swingin' A's) better, since there is quite a bit of added material. It includes some headlines from the early 1970s, giving the reader a bit more flavor from that tumultuous decade. There are statistical tables on each of the A's' seasons from 1971 to 1975. And there is new interview material with Joe Rudi and Blue Moon Odom that was not included in the first edition. Also, a better title and a better cover, featuring reproductions of some classic Topps baseball cards from the 1970s. There's a 1974 Topps card of Catfish Hunter, a 1972 Topps card of Mudcat Grant (with those mutton-chop sideburns) and 1973 Topps cards of Reggie Jackson and Rollie Fingers. Good stuff.

Very informative, and a lot of fun to read. For new readers, a great introduction to Holmes and his world; for old-timers like me, a fun refresher course! Highly Recommended!