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Summary: Rick Rescorla - you're the best
Review: A heck of a story written by James B. Stewart, who has written some great books. Of course, we all know the Rescorlas and the man himself, Dan Hill. I spent many hours playing pinochle and travelling to minor league baseball games with them. We had 3-way conference calls several times a week for hours at a time. We wrote long, flowing letters to one another and shared stories about the people in our lives. I wouldn't have learned the ancient language of heiroglyphics without taking 8 week-long seminars over a 5 year period with them. And what about the trips up Mount Kilimanjaro, huh? I'll miss you Rick; DAN and I will miss you. We'll be there with you soon, with the keys to the 'Stang.
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Summary: The Heart of a Soldier
Review: After reading "We Were Soldiers Once and Young" and going to the LZ-XRAY web site I found out about the soldier on the cover of we were soldiers once and young. His name was Rick Rescorla. A few more digs into the history behind the photo I learned that Rick had died in the world trade center on 09-11-01 helping to save 2,700 of his fellow employee's. This book is a very good read as to the life of Rick Rescorla and I simply could not put it down reading the entire book in the last 48 hours. A hero that survived the Ia drang valley in Vietnam in November 1965 and numerous other military battles lost his life as a hero on 09-11-01. Rick Rescorla was a true leader in military and should set an example for others to follow. It's a shame we have not heard of Rick or the things that he has done prior to his death. Dan Hill the long time friend of Rick is also another hero of this story. If you want a book that will grab you then by all means this is the one for you. Author James Stewart has outdone himself.
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Summary: The Heart of a Soldier
Review: After reading "We Were Soldiers Once and Young" and going to the LZ-XRAY web site I found out about the soldier on the cover of we were soldiers once and young. His name was Rick Rescorla. A few more digs into the history behind the photo I learned that Rick had died in the world trade center on 09-11-01 helping to save 2,700 of his fellow employee's. This book is a very good read as to the life of Rick Rescorla and I simply could not put it down reading the entire book in the last 48 hours. A hero that survived the Ia drang valley in Vietnam in November 1965 and numerous other military battles lost his life as a hero on 09-11-01. Rick Rescorla was a true leader in military and should set an example for others to follow. It's a shame we have not heard of Rick or the things that he has done prior to his death. Dan Hill the long time friend of Rick is also another hero of this story. If you want a book that will grab you then by all means this is the one for you. Author James Stewart has outdone himself.
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Summary: Don't miss this one!
Review: After reading James Stewart's article, "The Real Heroes Are Dead," in last February's New Yorker magazine, I looked for more information on this remarkable man. Rick Rescorla was a major character in Harold Moore's "We Were Soldiers Once...and Young," so I read it to learn more and was not disappointed. Obviously, this man lead a life full of heroism - a term much overused since 9/11.By the time a reached the end of "Heart of a Soldier" I felt as if I knew him. I cried like a baby, even though I knew how the story would end.
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Summary: A True Hero
Review: Being a sister of Mr. Hill, I was informed about this book.I read it and found it to be fascinating. I knew of the friendship between my brother and Rick, but had no idea of the depth of the relationship.My heart goes out to Susan for her loss.What a true hero Rick was. I know that there are twenty seven hundred people that are thankful for being under his supervision on September 11th.Thank you for sharing this man's life with us. Clearly, he provided hope in a hopeless situation.I gave my copy to my Mother to read, and she was also fascinated with it, reading it in two days.Although there is some information in the book that we would have prefered not be there, the book is well written and a wonderful account of a true hero.A must read.
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Summary: What Men Are Supposed To Be
Review: HEART OF A SOLDIER is a wonderful book about an admirable man who lived an exciting, heroic life. Give this book to your sons. Introduce them to Rick Rescorla. He was what men are supposed to be.
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Summary: Heros
Review: I am Dan Hill's older sister and this book tells only a few of the things these men did in their lives. It's hard believe men like this are out there but knowing them I can say they are far and few between. I have heard a great deal about Rick over the years and his frindship with my brother. I know what a considerate man Rick was and what a great lost his death was to many. It's a wondreful book, true to how they have lived their lives. Great Job! Mr. Steward
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Summary: A Life to Emulate
Review: I am totally in awe of Col. Rescorla's life, accomplishments, and heroics, culminating in the ultimate sacrifice. It is nothing short of astounding that an individual in today's world can accomplish what he did and positively influence so many people. Then, read this book. Well done, Mr. Stewart.
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Summary: A True Hero
Review: I bought this book a year ago and never read it. When I picked it up I assumed I was reading a story of 9/11. But a small portion of this book covers the 9/11 incident. In fact, for the first 50 pages, the book was rather boring and I couldn't understand where it was going. It starts in Africa where two soldiers meet and develop a bond. Then it jumps to a college student who is studying in Portugal and refuses to have an affair with a married man. Where is this book going? But after this backfill, the book really supercharges. Over half of the book covers Rescorla and Hill's military career, from work in Africa to rejoining the Army in time for Vietnam. In Rescorla's case, he wasn't even an American. They are both exceptional heroes and reading of their battles is very inspiring. It's also interesting to watch their views of the war change as they view the carnage. Although I had read "They Were Soldiers Once...", I did not remember Rescorla's name so it was fascinating to revisit his involvement and performance. When the book leaves the military section but prior to the 9/11 event, there is an interesting section where Hill and Rescorla struggle with their identity as veterans of Vietnam, Rescorla particularly. But possibly the most fascinating part of this book is Hill's prediction of the next wave of terrorist attacks and what they would target. Hill participated in the Muslim religion including trips to Afghanistan and presented the FBI with an interesting proposal about Osama Bin Laden prior to 9/11. And that's what makes this book so compelling. These two men touched four continents but seemed to always be involved in fascinating history that concludes with 9/11. Prior to 9/11 the book details a fascinating love story which finally ties back the confusing start of the book. I strongly recommend this book if you have interest in war stories, particularly the Vietnam War, patriotism or fascinating details of 9/11. But the real reason you should read this book is to learn of a sincere man who chose to become and American and lived a normal middle-aged life until he found the love of his life which sparked his existence and gave him the strength to deal with cancer.
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Summary: A True Hero
Review: I bought this book a year ago and never read it. When I picked it up I assumed I was reading a story of 9/11. But a small portion of this book covers the 9/11 incident. In fact, for the first 50 pages, the book was rather boring and I couldn't understand where it was going. It starts in Africa where two soldiers meet and develop a bond. Then it jumps to a college student who is studying in Portugal and refuses to have an affair with a married man. Where is this book going? But after this backfill, the book really supercharges. Over half of the book covers Rescorla and Hill's military career, from work in Africa to rejoining the Army in time for Vietnam. In Rescorla's case, he wasn't even an American. They are both exceptional heroes and reading of their battles is very inspiring. It's also interesting to watch their views of the war change as they view the carnage. Although I had read "They Were Soldiers Once...", I did not remember Rescorla's name so it was fascinating to revisit his involvement and performance. When the book leaves the military section but prior to the 9/11 event, there is an interesting section where Hill and Rescorla struggle with their identity as veterans of Vietnam, Rescorla particularly. But possibly the most fascinating part of this book is Hill's prediction of the next wave of terrorist attacks and what they would target. Hill participated in the Muslim religion including trips to Afghanistan and presented the FBI with an interesting proposal about Osama Bin Laden prior to 9/11. And that's what makes this book so compelling. These two men touched four continents but seemed to always be involved in fascinating history that concludes with 9/11. Prior to 9/11 the book details a fascinating love story which finally ties back the confusing start of the book. I strongly recommend this book if you have interest in war stories, particularly the Vietnam War, patriotism or fascinating details of 9/11. But the real reason you should read this book is to learn of a sincere man who chose to become and American and lived a normal middle-aged life until he found the love of his life which sparked his existence and gave him the strength to deal with cancer.
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