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Publisher : Lightbearer Communications Company
Publication Date : 2004 07
>> Shares a part of my family history I would never have known
Jim Proser and Jerry Cutter have captured an amazing part of history about a man who was a true American Hero While it is impossible to know every moment of John Basilone s life these authors have given as accurate a history as possible
I learned about Basilone my Great Uncle after this book was written My Great Grandma had never spoken to me about my Uncle maybe because I was so young when I used to spend summers with her However I have come to know how close she was to John and that she collected as much information about John s time at war as possible so that his memory could be preserved Thank goodness my Grandfather decided to put that information to great use
To me John is much more than a war hero He is a our family s hero He gives us an example to live by
After the book was published I received a copy from my Grandfather and Mr Proser and read it from cover It was exhilarating I asked to help them promote the book I started attending USMC World War II reunions where I met Marines who had served with my Uncle It was eye opening to hear stories about him and to see original photos of him I spent many hours learning about my Uncle through conversations and photos only to go back to the book and read it cover to cover a 2nd time It was as if I had met a member of my family
Thanks to Jim and Jerry for publishing this book Thanks for sharing a part of my family history that I would never have known
>> Crap utter nonsense
Sgt Basiline does indeed deserve better as several reviewers have noted I am surprised and disappointed that the Basilone family would think it ok to have this book get their blessing There is so much soap opera ish nonsense that cannot possibly be verified after all this time It is written as if Basilone is speaking/writing the words but he s not Skip this tripe and stick with With the Old Breed and Helmet for My Pillow
>> Best Basilone book
Author did a great job of researching material on life of John Basilone and presenting it as if Basilone himself were speaking Gives you a true flavor for the personality of one of the Marines greatest heroes without adornment You can skip all the other books about Basilone
