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We Who Are Alive and Remain: Untold Stories from the Band of Brothers Audiobook
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They were the men of the now-legendary Easy Company. After almost two years of hard training, they parachuted into Normandy on D-Day and, later, Operation Market Garden. They fought their way through Belgium, France, and Germany, survived overwhelming odds, liberated concentration camps, and drank a victory toast in April 1945 at Hitler's hideout in the Alps.
Here, revealed for the first time, are stories of war, sacrifice, and courage as experienced by one of the most revered combat units in military history. In We Who Are Alive and Remain, twenty men who were there and are alive today—and the families of three deceased others—recount the horrors and the victories, the bonds they made, the tears and blood they shed, and the brothers they lost.
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"The thing that sticks out most for me, is the differeing views about Captain Sobel compared to the ones in the Stephen Ambrose book. It proves that everyone perceives things differently. I'm glad I was able to read about a different side of the story. The contribution from Sobel's son was very interesting and eye opening. All three contributions at the end were very moving, in fact. Getting information straight from the members of Easy Company, instead of translated by an author gave the big a more initmate feeling. Too bad other members couldn't contribute because of other books."
— Kyle (5 out of 5 stars)
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George Wilson distinguishes the men with varying accents, tone, and pacing. He melds their individual stories into a blend that flows easily.
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“Presents the ordeal of war for the horror it truly is, yet it also shows how the indomitable spirit of ordinary citizens can prevail and triumph in the face of incredible odds.”
— Robyn Post coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Brothers in Battle, Best of Friends -
“Imagine being able to sit down and listen to twenty veterans of one of the most fabled American military units of World War II tell their personal war stories…That priceless opportunity is here in Marcus Brotherton’s fascinating collection of oral histories by a remarkable group of American heroes. Be amazed, be humbled.”
— Flint Whitlock, Pulitzer-nominated author and military historian author of The Fighting First -
“George Wilson distinguishes the men with varying accents, tone, and pacing. He melds their individual stories into a blend that flows easily.”
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“This book adds valuable and fascinating information from men in E Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne …. These are men who volunteered for their duty because they wanted to be the best in the army. They are some of the finest men I know-both then, and today.”
— Tech. Sgt. Don Malarkey member of Easy Company and author of Easy Company Soldier
We Who Are Alive and Remain Listener Reviews
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" Good to read about the other guys of Easy. "
— Louie, 2/18/2014 -
" I could not put it down! One of the better military history books I've read. "
— Danielle, 1/24/2014 -
" WWII primary interviews. How could I not love this? "
— Bpw, 1/24/2014 -
" A great companion to Stephen Ambrose's Band Of Brothers "
— Dr., 1/22/2014 -
" This is a very enjoyable read built entirely from transcripts of interviews of the remaining soldiers from E Company of the 101 Airborne. The book follows each of the soldiers from their enlistment to their discharge with a final section on where they are now and what happened after the war. Although it cannot compete with the memoirs of the individuals already published, it is a good book and an solid contribution to the genre. "
— Todd, 1/7/2014 -
" Oral histories of 20 surviving members of Easy Company made famous by the book and HBO mini-series Band of Brothers. Provides greater perspective on the company and the individual experiences of a good cross section of its members. "
— Jeremy, 12/11/2013 -
" I loved the book, finished it last summer. "
— Lana, 11/17/2013 -
" If you like the human side of the war then this is as good or maybe better then the original Band of Brothers. "
— Doug, 11/16/2013 -
" Not quite as compelling as the original Band of Brothers book, but a good retelling of the experiences of Easy Company (of the 101st Paratroopers) in their own words. "
— Michelle, 10/15/2013 -
" A good read, simple but conveys the humour and heartache of men in the battlefield. "
— Vivi, 10/10/2013 -
" I like the idea that Brotherton gave other members of Easy and/or their families a chance to tell their stories. The book helps to clear up some question and also corrects some errors from the Band of Brothers. "
— Robert, 6/17/2013 -
" Read this on Memorial Day. Appropriate, I thought. These men were incredibly brave. A good reminder of what men are capable of... "
— Kristin, 5/22/2013 -
" An excellent companion book to BAND OF BROTHERS, with a fascinating section on what the future members of Easy Company, 2-506th PIR were doing prior to the war. "
— Vincent, 1/9/2013 -
" Personal accounts from interviews as well as follow-up interviews with family members. Very well written. "
— Richard, 12/8/2012 -
" Great book lets you live through the battles this brave men endured. Anyone who likes war and historical books will enjoy this book. "
— Joan, 10/19/2012 -
" Having read every available book by a veteran of Easy Company (Band of Brothers), I was happy to see someone publish a collection of the other men still with us. It helped to fill in some gaps or complete stories from other points of view. "
— Kurt, 5/2/2012 -
" Not really a "stand alone" book. Need to read it with or after Stephen Ambrose's "Band of Brothers" book. "
— Lisa, 4/3/2012 -
" Nice addition to the history of the 506th PIR of the 101st Airborne, the famous "Band of Brothers." A number of interesting anecdotes from members of the unit and recollections from family members. "
— Mark, 1/15/2012 -
" A successful kaleidescope of the 506th/101st AB. A fun read. "
— Michael, 10/6/2011 -
" good if you like band of brothers or WWII history "
— Jeremy, 8/23/2011 -
" I LOVED this! It focuses on men in Easy Company who weren't featured in Band of Brothers. "
— Nancy, 7/13/2011 -
" Loved it. This is a history buffs dream. Awesome. "
— Stephanie, 6/4/2011 -
" I could not put it down! One of the better military history books I've read. "
— Danielle, 4/20/2011 -
" An excellent companion book to BAND OF BROTHERS, with a fascinating section on what the future members of Easy Company, 2-506th PIR were doing prior to the war. "
— Vincent, 3/8/2011 -
" WWII primary interviews. How could I not love this? "
— Bpw, 10/6/2010 -
" Oral histories of 20 surviving members of Easy Company made famous by the book and HBO mini-series Band of Brothers. Provides greater perspective on the company and the individual experiences of a good cross section of its members. "
— Jeremy, 8/18/2010
About Marcus Brotherton
Marcus Brotherton is a journalist and professional writer known internationally for his literary collaborations with high-profile public figures, humanitarians, inspirational leaders, and military personnel. He has authored or coauthored more than twenty-five books, including biographies and directive nonfiction.
About George K. Wilson
George K. Wilson is a working actor in stage, film, television, and commercials with almost one hundred audiobook narrations to his credit. He began in broadcast journalism with American Forces Radio and Television and is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He had a lead role in the cult film classic Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and appeared on television’s One Life to Live, Ryan’s Hope, and The Doctors and has been heard on voice-overs for The Guiding Light and The Cosby Show, as well as many television and radio commercials.