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Easy Company Soldier: The Legendary Battles of a Sergeant from World War II's 'Band of Brothers' Audiobook
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Elite paratrooper Sgt. Don Malarkey takes us not only into the World War II battles fought from Normandy to Germany, but into the heart and mind of a soldier who lost his best friend during the nightmarish engagement at Bastogne. Drafted in 1942, Malarkey arrived at Camp Toccoa in Georgia and was one of the one in six soldiers who earned their Eagle wings. He went to England in 1943 to provide cover on the ground for the largest amphibious military attack in history: Operation Overlord. In the darkness of D-day morning, Malarkey parachuted into France and within days was awarded a Bronze Star for his heroism in battle. He fought for twenty-three days in Normandy, nearly eighty in Holland, thirty-nine in Bastogne, and nearly thirty more in and near Haugenau, France, and the Ruhr pocket in Germany. Easy Company Soldier is his dramatic tale of those bloody days fighting his way from the shores of France to the heartland of Germany, and the epic story of how an adventurous kid from Oregon became a leader of men.
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"If you know Band of Brothers, you know the basic plot, but it's pretty awesome hearing Sgt Malarkey's own perspective and learning about his life before and after the war. The real and Scott Grimes portrayed Malarkey are favorite standouts of the mini-series. This book brings him even closer to home."
— Michael (5 out of 5 stars)
Easy Company Soldier Listener Reviews
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" fantastic book..could not put it down "
— Deborah, 2/16/2014 -
" A great story of several encompassed by the Band of Brothers saga. Quite clear at end about how he paid a price personally for the ferocity and tenaciousness of his units fighting capabilities. "
— Michael, 2/6/2014 -
" Nice read, taking you on an interesting journey into the battles. "
— Matty, 2/2/2014 -
" One of my favorite books of all time! Malark's journey fighting in the war is heart wrenching and the boys of E Company are my heroes. God bless them for their bravery. Seriously, everyone should read this book. "
— kit, 1/11/2014 -
" Awesome story!!! Even better after seeing Band of Brothers. Gave me an even greater appreciation for our soldiers. I can only imagine what it must be like fighting wars in the 21st century. "
— Jenn, 12/30/2013 -
" In my opinion, one of the better books by Easy Company men. Very well done. "
— Rich, 12/5/2013 -
" I'm not much of a war junkie, but this book roped me in. I've met Don Malarky. An amazing man. He makes many allusions to the North West and I've been so many of the places he speaks about. It's a moving story that really throws you into the mind of a war vet. I thoroughly enjoyed it. "
— Kari, 11/25/2013 -
" I originally read this as part of my AP US History Subject Essay. Don Malarkey's story revolves around his time as a Brother in the famed Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne "Screamin Eagles". "
— Mitchell, 11/24/2013 -
" Great!!! It really made WWII come alive for me. I loved watching "Band of Brothers" and this is one of the men who was there. "
— Rachael, 11/10/2013 -
" I enjoyed this book immensely. Sgt. Malarkey has an easy to read writing style. I enjoyed his descriptive, honest and sometimes irreverent stories. I greatly admire this man who had the courage to not only face the "wave" of memories from the past but to share them in a book. "
— Miranda, 7/8/2013 -
" Great book by another quiet hero! "
— Steve, 6/2/2013 -
" The story of one the best companies of WWII from one of the old soldiers. He sets some things strait and gives great detail. "
— Jed, 3/30/2013 -
" One of the books I bought after watching the Band Of Brothers DVD set. I was not disappointed and is worthy of a second reaxding - if I ever get around to that! "
— Ainetheon, 11/13/2012 -
" I can never get enough of this story! Excellent book! "
— Charlie, 3/27/2012 -
" The straight story from a guy who was there. (Marianne's Dad) "
— Chuck, 4/22/2011 -
" fantastic book..could not put it down "
— Deborah, 1/25/2011 -
" Absolutely amazing book. <br/>Malarkey's writing is brilliant and touching. Having read Band of Brothers and seen the miniseries, I knew what was going to happen, yet I was still reduced to tears at several moments during the book and especially at the end. "
— Vicky, 8/24/2010 -
" Great!!! It really made WWII come alive for me. I loved watching "Band of Brothers" and this is one of the men who was there. "
— Rachael, 8/13/2010 -
" A great story of several encompassed by the Band of Brothers saga. Quite clear at end about how he paid a price personally for the ferocity and tenaciousness of his units fighting capabilities. "
— Michael, 7/11/2010 -
" great addition to the "easy" company story. "
— Shawn, 5/10/2010 -
" I truly could not have more respect for the men of Easy Company. Excellent book. "
— Katie, 3/29/2010 -
" I enjoyed this book immensely. Sgt. Malarkey has an easy to read writing style. I enjoyed his descriptive, honest and sometimes irreverent stories. I greatly admire this man who had the courage to not only face the "wave" of memories from the past but to share them in a book. "
— Xmirandax, 2/11/2010 -
" Great book by another quiet hero! "
— Steve, 1/12/2010 -
" Another good supplement to Ambrose's <em>Band of Brothers</em>. Fills in more details about Mr. Malarkey's childhood and the war that you don't get from <em>Band of Brothers</em>. "
— Dan, 9/29/2009
About the Authors
Bob Welch is the author more than twenty books, including the bestselling Easy Company Soldier, written with Don Malarkey himself. He is an award-winning journalist and his work has been published in more than a dozen books, including seven in the popular Chicken Soup for the Soul series. In addition, Welch’s articles have been published in the Los Angeles Times, Reader’s Digest, Sports Illustrated, and Runner’s World. Welch lives in Eugene, Oregon.
About John Bedford Lloyd
John Bedford Lloyd, Earphones Award–winning narrator, is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama, has appeared in many major motion pictures, including The Bourne Supremacy, Crossing Delancey, The Abyss, The Manchurian Candidate, and Philadelphia. His television credits include Suits, Pan Am, Law & Order, Spin City, and The West Wing.