One Bullet Away (Abridged): The Making of a Marine Officer Audiobook

" I read this book as research. It's a compelling read about the training and deployment of a Recon Marine at the start of the Iraq war "

" I thought this book was great before I joined the Marines. Now, I can't believe some of the things said in the book. "

" i liked this book but it took forever to read. for me. (now granted, i'm also writing my own book and revising another, but still.) it doesn't usually take me this long to read a book like this. i liked generation kill by evan wright more, but i look @ them together since they're both re: the same deal, as well as the awesome-i-love-it-so-much hbo miniseries. once again, idk how i feel abt the starring system. i liked it and almost loved it, but three stars seems low. so maybe i'd give it three and a half if i could. "

" Very Good. A marine can write and not fill the pages with cursing. Very Good Book. "

" I said that this was okay only because I might not be interested in it, but I know the perfect audience that would be: young adult males who are interested in joining some sort of army or military and who do not often read. Fick's voice is hard, truthful, and to the point. Very masculine. I don't think I could get into it because my brain does not function on the combat level but he is very informative and honest. Highly recommend for the specified audience. "

" I met the author this weekend, and it's amazing how putting a face to the story makes it more compelling. "

" An interesting look into modern warfare, with all the decisions, traumas, and triumphs therein. "

" Smart and touching look at deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is a fast read as well. Definitely inspiring and enjoyable. "

" I was a lil hesitant about reading this only because I thought I might not like a 'military book', but from the very beginning I enjoyed Fick's writing style/storytelling. It was nice to get more detail on some of the people you didn't see too much of on the "Generation Kill" series. "

" Awesome book. Likes the reality if the authors writing. Goes along with Generation Kill by Evan Wright. Fick is the platoon commander in the book and wright records his thought riding with a FirebTeam in Ficks platoon. "

" This book brings the marines up close and personal. The marines are the few and the proud. But these marines are definately the fewwer and the prouder. "

" In my quest to expand my reading horizons I picked up this book that I typically would never read, and I really liked it! Full of insight and no knee/jerk reactions or easy solutions,very interesting, but not an easy subject matter. "

" Engrossing, humble, and informative. Provides textbook scenarios and insight for anyone aspiring to hold a leadership position. "

" If you want a very good account of the trials and difficulties of today's combat leaders, look no further than this book. I highly recommend it for better understanding of our two currents wars. "

" Fick writes as the adult in the room when compared to the account from Generation Kill, but hearing the events from the officer was a good read. I expect Fick to run for office in time, and this book will not diminish his ability to win. "

" Excellent read. Intelligent, concise, factual account of men at war. Apolitical. "

" I really unexpectedly loved this book. I also cried really hard at the end, and I'm not even sure I can fully articulate why. "

" A good book. But a little predictable about his thoughts and feelings. "

" Bought this book to read in hopes that it would have appeal to my high school freshman grandson. My Dad was a Marine and often talked about his days in the Corps "

" Very well-written. Perfect companion novel to Generation Kill. I truly hope that Fick runs for President someday so I can vote him. Twice. "

" Really enjoy Fick's writing style "

" Great novel. Told about/by a Marine who was a Platoon leader in Afghanistan, then in Iraq, then a company commander in one of them, I can't remember where. Its been about a year and a half since I read it lol. "

" Balanced account of training of a marine. "

" True depiction of USMC OCS training "

" One of the best books I've read in a year. Everyone should read. "

" This book should be required reading for high school students. "

" I don't know why I feel sad after finishing this book. Struck with a sense of loss. "

" A good book. But a little predictable about his thoughts and feelings. "

" Rehashes the events in Generation Kill. I didn't gain a lot from reading this account. "