On Wings of Eagles Audiobook

" Proof that you don't have to make this stuff up. The book documents a true life rescue that involves American and Iranian heroes against teh evil of the Khomeini regime. Wonderful thriller! "

" A thrilling book on the rescue of its 2 employees by EDS and its chief Ross Perot, after their kidnapping in Iran. Really worth a read. "

" I was coerced into reading this book by an old friend who ran for Congress in NJ. He is a Republican, I am not. We both loved H. Ross Perot, though, who was shown in a heroic light in this book. It provided some common ground for our brief discussions(though he tried ardently to get me to become pro-life and etc) on politics. To my knowledge, this is Ken Follett's only Non-Fiction book. I would like to know exactly what Perot is doing today. I would like to sit down at a Texas Chat-n-Chew and ask him questions. That would be quite a day. "

" True story. Great adventure. Brave people. Read it. "

" Who knew Ross Perot wasn't just your average Presidential candidate but also a hero? Good read. "

" one of my top three favorite Ken Follett books "

" Excellent book. I don't usually enjoy non-fiction, but I did this book; it reads like an action thriller. I gained a lot of respect for Ross Perot. He is a rare individual who is dynamic and has a deep loyalty to his employees and his country. "

" Not bad at all. I had to keep reminding myself that this is based on a true story. Good read. "

" A true story that reads like fiction...couldn't put it down! Highly recommend. "

" A little on the wordy side but an amazing, true story. "

" great read and enjoyed it more because of the fact that it's a true story. "

" I used to work for Ross Perot, I hadn't read the book before I met him and he gave me a copy. I was amazed at the true story of escape from Iran. This is a must read given the politics of Iran today. Excellent page turner of a book. "

" The book starts a little slow and dry, but this is a true story, not a novel of fiction. This is an amazing story and should be on everyone's Must Read list. "

" Intense... And gripping. "

" In 1979 two of Ross Perot's employees were arrested in Iran without any charges. This is the story of their ordeal and extraction by private citizens operating under Mr. Perot's orders. "

" ***+ Very enjoyable book made more so by the fact that the story it's based on is true. Very good read. "

" I liked this book. You have to understand that this is a true story so it doesn't have the twists and turns of most adventure novels, but realizing that this really happened makes this an amazing story! "

" Another amazing true story! "

" could not put it away. a must read. "

" My first Follett Read, and I became hooked. True story written in compelling fashion. "

" One of my all-time favorite books. This one is a keeper and one to read every 5 years or so. Great history. "

" I found this true story amazing. A must read. "

" This is a true story - not fiction. It will shed a different light on Ross Perot. I worked at EDS for 13 years - and I met Paul Chiapparone, one of the EDS hostages caught in the middle of the Iranian Revolution. "

" Fast moving --great read -- highly recommend this book. "

" Maybe Follett will write a book on Bengazi. Excellent true story and I have so much more respect for Ross Perot!! "

" This made me like non-fiction. "

" Ross Perot was a truly brave man. Long gone are the days when a company would actually care. I am sure there is a back story not told here, but if the content of this book is 60% true, I have new respect for the Mr. Perot. "

" This is a true story - not fiction. It will shed a different light on Ross Perot. I worked at EDS for 13 years - and I met Paul Chiapparone, one of the EDS hostages caught in the middle of the Iranian Revolution. "

" Cool story. Unfortunately the first half is much more exciting than the second half, and the book peters out. I think much of the last 1/3 of the book could have been removed without losing much. "

" I liked this very much "

" I enjoyed reading this day by day account of Ross Perot's directed rescue of two EDS employees from Iran during the time of the Shah's leaving Iran. General Huyser who was part of negotiations was our friend in Stuttgart at that time. "

" My favorite book by Ken Follett by far....Excellent "

" different to his usual books as is non fiction , so does not include KF's normal wonderfull characters. still enjoyable and interesting. "

" This is the true story about American businessmen stuck in Iran during the 1979 revolution and how their employer, Ross Perot, took it upon himself to find a way to get them out. Made me a huge Perot fan. "

" I learned a lot about the revolution in Iran. I also found it very interesting to read about Ross Perot--a man I only previously new about from his failed presidential campaign as an independent when I was a kid. "

" I read this 20 years ago and remember much of this book. I also remember loving reading it. Meaning to read it again. "

" ***+ Very enjoyable book made more so by the fact that the story it's based on is true. Very good read. "

" This is a very good story. It is supposed to be totally true, however, it just seems like all of it really could not have happened! It seems to drag on at times, but I guess there isn't anything Follett could have omitted. The ending makes it all worth while. "

" Ken Follett is one of my favorite authors, especially for espionage thriller stories. "

" This book made me realize - real life does make a better book than most books based on fiction. This is a real story of how a powerful man of a powerful corporation cares for his employees, when all the-powers-that-be are either indifferent or too scared to do anything. "

" I worked for EDS and met some of the executives in this book. Hard not to be fascinated. Never met Ross Perot, but the people at the company later were very black/white on hi, They either loved him...or they didn't. "

" Reading as a book on tape. This story is based on a true war story and is very interesting and enlightening. I never thought much of Ross Perot but this story has changed my mind, the man has a big heart and cares a lot for those who work for his company EDS. "