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Summary: unbeleivable
Review: I found Heart of a Soldier - Exciting, Thrilling and most of all because it is a true story - inspiring.....I live in new york and like everyone else have been devestated by what happen on September 11th. But, I have to say that is only part of the story - the story of these 2 men are so important to America. How we have such great Americans and dont even listen to them is what is wrong with America today..... I hope, as Mr. Bush has asked,the people in power start listening to people who are in a position to know what is going on. I am not a good writer (better talker) but I would strongly recommend this book for everyone. I know you will find it unbeleivable..... It would make a great movie... IF... they make it but use only the words from the book. Thank you so much Mr. Stewart!
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Summary: I couldn't put it down.
Review: I had heard of Rick Rescarla from another source and immediately got this book. I finished it in one day. The research that was done into Mr. Rescarla's life is so thorough and sensitive - and paints such a clear picture of what he was like and what he experienced that I feel almost as if I had known him too and miss that he is no longer with us. What a good man that those who loved him could love him so deeply. A true warrior is forever a warrior and though he perished in the WTC his entire life seems to have worked towards that one day, that one hour, that one moment. Though tragic, he could have died no other way but heroically. Read this book. The Heart of a Soldier will do something to your heart as well.
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Summary: Great book, Fascinating Life
Review: I had read "We Were Soldiers" before, so I already knew the name of Rick Rescorla and was surprised when his name came up in TV discussions shortly after 9/11. His presence in the South Tower felt particularly personal. I had worked for Morgan Stanley myself, and had several friends in that building who got out thanks to Rescorla's efforts. The book did not disappoint at all. His life was more fascinating than even I expected. While the ending was tragic, the life described in the book was one worth living and which should be inspiring to anybody who likes seeing the good side of humanity.
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Summary: Great book, Fascinating Life
Review: I had read "We Were Soldiers" before, so I already knew the name of Rick Rescorla and was surprised when his name came up in TV discussions shortly after 9/11. His presence in the South Tower felt particularly personal. I had worked for Morgan Stanley myself, and had several friends in that building who got out thanks to Rescorla's efforts. The book did not disappoint at all. His life was more fascinating than even I expected. While the ending was tragic, the life described in the book was one worth living and which should be inspiring to anybody who likes seeing the good side of humanity.
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Summary: A truely outstanding book
Review: I have read all of Mr. Stewarts books and am amazed at the quality of his research. This book was so easy to read, and the main characters were so loveable (Rick and Dan in particular) and so admirable. This is a story and these are people who draw you in. In a world filled with people who have no redeeming qualitites, Rick Rescorla was a shining star. I wish I was fortunate enough to know him personally. Since I did not, this book is a close second. I would highly recommend this book.
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Summary: Looking for real heros? Look no further.
Review: I nearly wept after reading the excerpt published in the New Yorker. ("The Real Heros are Dead", Feb 11 2003, which is still available free on their website.) And this piece just a hint of the quality of the rest of the book. Heart of a Soldier is justifiably a welcome respite from the usual politicizing, sensationalizing and garment-rending post-9/11 books. It elevated the tragedy to a profoundly heroic, yet poignantly human level -- something I believe we're all in need of. After all, the memory of 9/11 means more than the loss of the buildings and of nearly 3,000 souls. Because we rebuild. Life does go on. It's about the human experiences because that's what will be remembered for generations. They are true sources of inspiration. In the context of his experience, Richard Rescorla serves as a powerful reminder -- and an example -- of how one person, one life, anyone, can rise above when called upon to make a difference.
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Summary: Heart Of A Soldier
Review: Knowing all three of the main characters in Heart Of a Soldier, it is a personal privilege for me to give it 5 Stars. This is a book about two great "loves": the love of a man for a woman he found later in life, and the love of a man for another man who was closer to him than any brother could be - someone he literally entrusted with his life. Rick Recorla, Susan Rescorla and Dan Hill are bigger than life and at the same time, very real. Susan asked me to be objective when she gave me an advance copy and I was - it's a book that explores the depth of friendship, bravery and a love that's elusive to so many of us. Heart of a Soldier is for your sons, daughters, husbands, fathers and anyone who wants to be touched and inspired by men who were and are warriors, poets, philosophers and "brothers". How fortunate Susan Rescorla is to have had both of these extraordinary men in her life.
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Summary: The Heart of a Soldeir
Review: Outstanding read! Given their incredible life stories, I couldn't believe I had never heard of either Rick Rescorla or Dan Hill prior to reading this book. Mr. Stewart has done a great thing bringing their story to the public. It appears to be a fitting tribute to these two warriors....I couldn't put it down. My heart goes out to Susan Rescorla, along with my compliments for her touching testimonial to her husband in the Epilogue.
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Summary: A man to mimic
Review: Rick Rescorla was a wonderful man. He seemed too large for this world. He lead a life only a few could handle.
But this book isn't about an immigrant, a war, or a tragedy. This book is about the complete life of a man. I thought James Stewart did a wonderful job, through the help of Dan Hill and Susan Rescorla, to capture the person Mr. Rescorla was. The book doesn't portray him as a hero, in a glorified sense. It serves a greater justice. Rescorla was a unique man, loved and respected by man. And this book put that in perspective without giving him any undue credit. In death, this book did exactly what happened in Rick's life: he got respect that he deserved but he never asked for. I salute a great man, who made his friends, his wife,his kids, and the men he served with better for knowing him.
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Summary: A man to mimic
Review: Rick Rescorla was a wonderful man. He seemed too large for this world. He lead a life only a few could handle.
But this book isn't about an immigrant, a war, or a tragedy. This book is about the complete life of a man. I thought James Stewart did a wonderful job, through the help of Dan Hill and Susan Rescorla, to capture the person Mr. Rescorla was. The book doesn't portray him as a hero, in a glorified sense. It serves a greater justice. Rescorla was a unique man, loved and respected by man. And this book put that in perspective without giving him any undue credit. In death, this book did exactly what happened in Rick's life: he got respect that he deserved but he never asked for. I salute a great man, who made his friends, his wife,his kids, and the men he served with better for knowing him.
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