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In this New York Times bestseller, award-winning combat reporter Sean Naylor reveals how close American forces came to disaster in Afghanistan against Al Qaida-after easily defeating the ragtag Taliban that had sheltered the terrorist organization behind the 9/11 attacks.
At dawn on March 2, 2002, over 200 soldiers of the 101st Airborne and 10th Mountain Divisions flew into the mouth of a buzz saw in the Shahikot Valley. Believing the war all but over, U.S. military leaders refused to commit the troops and materiel required to fight the war's biggest battle-a missed opportunity to crush hundreds of Al Qaida's fighters and some of its most senior leaders. Eyewitness Naylor vividly portrays the heroism of the young, untested soldiers unprepared for the ferocious enemy they fought; the mistakes that led to a hellish mountaintop firefight; and how thirteen American commandos embodied "Patton's three principles of war"-audacity, audacity and audacity-by creeping unseen over frozen mountains into the heart of an enemy stronghold to prevent a U.S. military catastrophe.
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Well researched, good book........2007-10-03
Hard to follow all of the characters, and the author or his sources have an obvious bias against the Navy SEAL teams, but very interesting and educational read.
Very Good But Flawed.......2007-08-05
Many people have reviewed this book on this site so I'll just focus on a few key points. First, as many have commented, this book delves into the force structure details to a great extent. However, these details set the context for the problems the operation later encountered. I also read Robert's Ridge right after this book and it clearly lacks that context that would elevate it from the equivalent of an action movie.
The book appears to be thorough and meticulously researched. It covers the subject well.
The biggest flaw, in my view, is that the author felt entitled to engage in judgment throughout the book. He particularly makes sweeping, one-sided judgments about the people involved, their competence and their motivations, and sometimes seems to slant his reporting to support his judgments. Much, if not most of the time, there is little or no support provided for these judgments, good or bad.
He is overly harsh with respect to the SEALs. Some of them made mistakes no doubt but the reader can decide that for him or herself based upon a fair presentation of the facts. For example, he clearly leads the reader to judge the actions of a SEAL nicknamed Slab. Robert's Ridge offers details about Slab's decisions that may not completely counter balance the negative judgments but certainly provide a more complete picture of his decisions.
I found one particularly galling example to be the case of John Chapman, the combat controller who died when he went back with the SEAL team to rescue Neil Roberts. The author suggests that he was still alive when the SEAL team abandoned the ridge, thereby leaving him to fend for himself against overwhelming numbers. The author mentions that an official investigation concluded Chapman probably died before the SEAL team left him but he seems to steer the reader to the conclusion that the investigation must have been a white wash.
In fact, it wasn't until I read Roberts Ridge, and the accompanying notes, that I found out there was credible evidence suggesting that Chapman probably died immediately from his wounds and, if correct, could not have occupied a bunker to fight on. Of course, there is evidence to the contrary and unfortunately we'll never know. That's where the readers should be left - to form their own conclusions.
My other minor quibbles are that more and better maps collected in one section are needed, more pictures of the individuals would be useful and a timeline would help readers keep track of the many details. Curiously, despite the author's focus on details before the operation began, he provides little in the way of information about the aftermath.
It's really a shame the author approached this topic the way he did because the topic is fascinating and it's important. There are many lessons to be learned and not only for those planning combat. Still, it's a good book overall and worth reading.
Great companion to "Roberts Ridge".......2007-07-11
There's not much I can say that hasn't been spelled out in the 80+ reviews before mine, but I'll add my 2 cents nonetheless. Naylor's account, as many have indicated, IS a pretty heavy on minute details, but that's not a bad thing in and of itself. The problem I had was following the incredible number of names and ranks that were spit out that were NOT on the battlefield. It's not all that difficult to follow the major players in the story, but some of the background people are really hard to track. I also need to echo the reviews that point out that Naylor was seemingly overly harsh on the SEALs involved. While this isn't so apparent in the beginning, and he does have some kind things to say about a few SEAL operators, once the story progresses to the Takur Ghar section he seems to have a real axe to grind with the Navy and I think his Army loyalty is exposed. Many of the "mistakes" or decisions the SEALs made were no different from ones the Army made earlier in the operation, (Blue on Blue bombing killing U.S. troops, anyone?) but Naylor treats every mis-step in this part of the story as if the mistakes were unique to the Navy. It gets pretty old after a while. Those gripes aside, this was still an excellent read and especially worthwhile if you have read or intend to read "Roberts Ridge". Naylor's book should probably be read first, just because it gives a lot more background for why "Slab's" superiors were so insistent he and his team go when and where they did. Overall highly recommended.
Good, Yet Too Detailed Read For Most Readers.......2007-06-24
I really liked this book for the exact reasons that many others didn't -- the detail. As someone who served in Afghanistan on two occassions, I am less interested in the 'blood and guts' battle scenes and more in the behind-the-scenes stories that go into intelligence and planning. Granted, the story at times gets bogged down in seemingly insignificant details, but I felt the overall pacing was good. The backgrounds and personalities of the individuals portrayed gave a good sense of the men who were fighting, planning, and organizing Operation Anaconda. From what I understand, many people at SOCOM hated this book because of the details provided which means Naylor hit a homerun in getting his facts straight.
Definately not a book for all tastes, but if you like books that focus on the minutia, then this one is for you. For good combat action, read 'Blackhawk Down' or 'Ambush Alley'.
Save yourself.......2007-06-06
I feel like the author should somehow reimburse for the time I wasted on this book. In additon to providing the reader with endless obscure details about every officer in the military NOT involved in the fighting, he actually manages to make the few combat sequences boring! It might read something like this:
"Task force Hammer got shot at by some terrorist guys-they shot back. Meanwhile, back headquarters, command was arguing about whether to use 1" or 0.75" margins on the TPS 145 ZX2 forms. The 1" advocates prevailed."
If you are planning a congressional investigation into Operation Anaconda and want every, single brain-numbing detail, buy this book. If you want the perspective of the soldiers actually fighting, BUY SOMETHING ELSE.
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Their plans were conceived in a drunken excitement and resulted in more horror than any of them could have imagined. There was the poet able to retreat into beatific reveries of superb fishing in cold, fast streams; the Vietnam vet consumed by uppers, downers and violence; and the girl who loved only one of them -- at first. With their ideals ostensibly in order, they set out from Florida to save the Grand Canyon from a dam they believed was being built. Along with the tapedeck for the car, the liquor and the drugs, there was also a case of dynamite.
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Love and death in the West.......2005-10-13
This is Jim Harrison's second novel, and a big improvement over his first (WOLF). The narrator, a drifter still married after six years but no longer living with his wife, encounters Tim (a Vietnam vet with a mean streak and strung out on drugs and booze most of the time) and his girlfriend Sylvia. The narrator becomes obsessed with Sylvia, though she keeps him at a distance out of mixed up loyalty to Tim (though he doesn't love or want her anymore, and she knows it).
They concoct a plan to blow up a dam in the West, and the novel traces their actions in fulfilling this plan while contrasting the unrequited love interest the narrator has for Sylvia. Both plans are basically a disaster (Tim blows himself up along with the dam), and that's the irony in the story.
Harrison makes these not very appealing characters interesting and worth watching as they proceed down their self-made road of doom. (That's where he failed in his first novel.) The narrative moves along to its conclusion powerfully, and we get swept up in it effortlessly. Harrison has great narrative skill; portraying these particular self-destructive anti-heroes locks the book into a specific time frame, however, that I hope he breaks out of in the future.
The book that ruined my life.......1999-07-25
This is an incredible book that drove me into a writing career. Jim Harrison has the rare ability to write about people, not heroes or monsters. You leave this book feeling the story may be exaggerated, but that these people were real. Stumbling upon this book in high school opened my eyes to the joys of character-driven stories. It's a bad road trip, but one you'll be glad you took.
A great introduction to Harrison........1997-12-04
If you have never read Harrison, this is a great place to start. An entertaining read and fine introduction to the humor, wit, and insight of one of our most engaging authors. You'll hear Harrison's voice for weeks after finishing this book. And you'll want to read more.
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BEGINNING AN ALL-NEW SERIES OF KLINGON™ ADVENTURES!
These are the voyages of the Klingon Defense Force vessel I.K.S. Gorkon, part of the mighty new Chancellor class. Its mission: to explore strange new worlds...to seek out new life and new civilizations...
...and to conquer them for the greater glory of the Klingon Empire!
Newly inducted into the prestigious Order of the Bat'leth, Captain Klag, son of M'Raq, leads the crew of the Gorkon into the unexplored Kavrot Sector to find new planets on which to plant the Klingon flag. There, they discover the Children of San-Tarah, a species with a warrior culture that rivals -- and perhaps exceeds -- the Klingons' own, living on a planet that would be a great addition to the Empire. Klag could call in General Talak's fleet to bring the world under the Klingons' heel -- but the San-Tarah offer Klag a challenge he cannot refuse. The Gorkon crew and the San-Tarah will engage in several martial contests. If the Klingons lose, they will go and never trouble the planet again -- but if they are victorious, the San-Tarah will cede themselves to the Empire, and Klag will have singlehandedly conquered an entire world!
The first tale in a glorious adventure that will be remembered in song and story throughout the Empire!
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The Beginnings Of New Klingon Glory.......2006-12-28
"A Good Day to Die" is a wonderful beginning to a new Klingon saga. No need to worry with Kirk, Spock, Picard, or even Janeway, nope, this book is all about the Klingon Empire. Suffering a great blow during the Dominion war, the Klingons send out their ships in search of new planets. Unlike the Federation, though, they have no intention of making nice with anyone. Their plan is to overtake the natives, enslave them, and use them to harvest whatever minerals the Klingon Empire needs. In this particular story (part one of a trilogy), Keith R.A. DeCandido takes us on a conquest with the I.K.S. Gorkon, headed up by Captain Klag. The Gorkon's crew feel as if they should be fighting someone instead of "exploring," but they get the chance to fight soon enough when they stumble upon the Children of San-Tarah, a violent, almost simien-like race who values the honor of a good fight just as much or more than the Klingons. Their weapons are primitive, but their planet's atmosphere (explained in the book) prevents the use of "technology." What this essentially means is that the disruptors have to stay onboard the Gorkon and the Klingons have to count on their hand-to-hand combat skills and their traditional bladed weapons such as the much-heralded bat'leth in a series of contests devised by the Children of San-Tarah's leader, Me-Larr. If the Klingons win the most contests, then the tribes will submit to them without a fight, but if the primitives are victorious, the Klingons must leave and never return. All of this is tied up nicely at the end by a message from General Talak, who literally sets the stage for book two.
Klag's inner demons are what drive the story, but it's the actions of his crew, from Goren to Voq to Leskit and all in between, that make this such a fun read. It's space opera at its best, told from the viewpoint of an alien race that seems to be bred for both violence and rather comedic interactions between each other.
This was the first "Trek" book that I've ever read. I picked it up primarily due to the fact that it's about the Klingons, and not about the typical "Trek" characters such as Data, Picard, McCoy, etc. Not that I have anything against these characters (I actually love McCoy), it's just nice to see that the entire "Trek" universe doesn't revolve around the Enterprise. The tale is a fun, briskly paced read, and I have the full intention to finish the trilogy. DeCandido has done well with this book.
Highly recommended.
A great start to a Klingon adventure.......2006-02-26
Much like the original Star Trek series, the mission of the I.K.S. (Imperial Klingon Ship) Gorkon is to explore new worlds and seek out new civilizations, but then to conquer them for the glory of the Klingon Empire.
On a more practical note, the Klingon Empire, never well endowed with resource rich worlds to begin with, was seriously hurt by the Dominion War. The Empire badly needs to annex resource-rich worlds in order to rebuild.
Commander Klag is given command of a new Chancellor class warship to conquer worlds in the Kavrot Sector, far away from Federation space. This shortly after being inducted into the Order of the Bat'leth. Chancellor Martok also called for the Order to reassert the reason for its founding after the death of Kahless, to fight for honor in the Empire.
Klag takes his ship into the Kavrot Sector and nine weeks later, finds a primitive people, but with a warrior culture superior to that even of the Klingons. They encounter anomolies that render their technology useless. This new race doesn't even have a word for "peace" in their language. They don't want to talk to stop the fighting, but work out how the fight is going to proceed.
The writing in this is excellent, especially for a genre that often suffers from less than excellent writing. The characters (both Klingon and San Tarah) are interesting, varied and compelling. The contests are interesting. All in all, this is a well done book, but this story continues in a second volume called "Honor Bound."
Reviewing A Good Day to Die and Honor Bound.......2005-11-03
The first two books in Kieth R.A. Decandido's new Star Trek series, The I.K.S. Gorkon, are, in reality, one story. These two novels follow the adventures of the Klingon Defense Force ship Gorkon and her captain and crew as they embark on a new mission:
"to explore strange new worlds...
to seek out new life and new civilizations...
...and to conquer them for the greater glory of the Klingon Empire!"
In the beginning, the reader finds himself witnessing the honoring of a ship's captain and the rebirth of an Order. That captain, called Klag son of M'Raq, is being inducted into the esteemed Order of the Bat'leth, an Order devoted to honor and duty and the precepts of the greatest Klingon to ever live: the Emperor Khaless, who created the Klingon sword, the bat'leth, from a lock of his own hair after throwing that lock into a volcano.
More than this, though, Klag and several other captains are ordered to enter a system called Kavrot to find worthy planets on which to plant the Empire's flag. Klag and his crew find such a planet, but then things take quite a change. The natives of this world, called San-Tarah, wish to compete in contests to decide their fate. Should the Klingons win, the San-Tarahns would willingly cede themselves to the Empire. Should they lose, Klag leaves and no Klingon will ever set foot on the planet again.
Of course, nothing is ever so simple as this. Inevitably, there is treachery afoot. Klag's superior does not think much at all of this contest or of the captain himself. What happens to Klag and the San-Tarahns? Read and find out.
This reviewer found the first two books of the I.K.S. Gorkon series to be fast-paced, fun, and very funny at times. It was also very "real", which is not always easy to portray in a sci-fi setting. The characters and their motivations, for the most part, were believable and this reader shouted "'Qapla!" with every success and consigned the villains to Gre'thor every time the crew of the Gorkon met any kind of defeat. The writing was wonderful, with very few editorial mistakes. The settings were vivid, to the point that the reader could feel the grass and smell the blood, hear the battle and taste the smoke and fire in the air, could almost feel the touch of a bat'leth or mik'leth handle wrapped around his fingers. If you like sci-fi novels, and specifically Star Trek novels, pick these two up. You'll be in for a rare treat
Great character depth.......2005-03-23
This book has an absolutley terrific combination of depth and action that keeps every single sentence interesting to read. What took me so long? I should have read this a long time ago.
This book has Klingons who are more fleshed out, unique and real than any single Star Trek episode. The Klingon culture makes for some unique goings on in terms of the confrontational style of interacting with one another, and how their ships manage themselves on a day to day basis. This book deals with all of that in an underlying manner while telling a terrifc story in the best traditions of Star Trek.
The build up of tension for the next book is simply outstanding making it a must read, especially after the pleasure you get from reading A_Good_Day_To_Die.
Sorry that some don't like this book..........2004-06-18
And it isn't necessarily as good as most other Star Trek books, but it's not that bad for a space opera with plenty of tension and good, believable characters. Plus I love it whenever the Klingons are involved in anything, because they truly are a very interesting "race" (just below the Vulcans). Get this book and add it to other sci-fi works as: "Stranger in a Strange Land", "Puppet Masters", "2001", "2010", "Rendezvous with Rama", "Ringworld", all the "Star Trek" and "Star Wars" books, as well as books as new to the genre as "Advent of the Corps" and others.
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When Dennis Milne--now living under an assumed identity in the Philippines--hears that his old friend and colleague Malik has been gunned down in a restaurant, he decides to go back to the violent city he once called home and bring the murderer to justice. Milne arrives in a pre-Christmas London that is cold and hostile. But he is no longer a policeman; no longer charged with keeping the peace and upholding the law. Although his old friends at the King's Cross station do not know that Milne is back in town, it soon becomes clear that his arrival has been expected by men who are after his blood. Hungry for revenge and determined to uphold his own very rough brand of justice, Milne searches for the person behind his friend's demise--and leaves a trail of death and destruction more wide-reaching than even he could have expected.
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fine thriller .......2006-12-16
In London Detective Sergeant Dennis Milne was known to straddle the legal line when it comes to the sleaze of the city. However, he crosses totally over when he kills a thug; however, besides taking justice in his own hands, the victim turns out to not have been involved with the crime that led Dennis to him. In other words he used excessive force to kill an innocent person. Knowing he would be convicted of the murder, Dennis flees his home country for Asia finally taking residence in the Philippines.
Three years later, Dennis Milne no longer exists; instead Mick Kane earns a living as a vigilante bounty hunter for hire in Sabang Bay. His targets are nasty killers who beat the system. His current assignment is personal as he seeks revenge by killing a Londoner whose actions back home led to the homicide of a friend from his copper days, Detective Asif Malik. To complete his mission means sneaking back into London and hunting down the others.
Milne is a fascinating anti-hero whose ethics propels him to risk his freedom and perhaps his life to avenge his friend while readers will wonder whether he is a champion or a brute. The story line is so action-packed, fans will read it in one sitting, but the adversaries remain somewhat caricatures. Still readers will devour Simon Kendrick's fine thriller in one good reading day.
Harriet Klausner
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A Good Day to Die: A Christian Perspective on Mercy Killing
Alex Tang
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Euthanasia or mercy killing is an emotive and controversial subject. Tremendous advances in medical sciences and biomechanical technologies have prolonged our lives.Unfortunately, these same knowledge and technologies have prolonged our dying. Many today struggle with the issue of euthanasia or mercy killing, either for themselves or for their loved ones. Alex Tang MD approaches this issue from different perspectives. He uses examples from patient case histories to illustrate his points. This book will help those who struggle with euthanasia or mercy killing to come to some resolution of death with dignity.
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Boldness.......2006-05-24
The author dives into suicide, euthanasia, suffering, right to die and the biblical perspective on each of these topics, offering various angles, sources of references and thoughts on these topics.
Drawing on his own medical experience, he is bold in offering his own stance on these subjects, a rare peep into a medical doctor's mind on such matters. It is rare to have a doctor be so open in his or her stance on such matters.
Very readable, extensively researched with source references for the reader. Enjoyed it.
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A Good Day to Die
William C. Bates
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"I wish to offer a claxon warning that dangerous currents are gaining strength in American society. If left unattended, I fear the fabric of our nation could be rent asunder." The words of evangelist Solomon James provide a disturbing glimpse into American society under the stewardship of President John Wright, an unrepentant atheist and gun control advocate. Such issues are of little concern to Tyler Griffin and his wife, Lori, until a chance encounter with a stray bullet sends their lives cascading into an unfolding conspiracy, seemingly destined to destroy the country. As Tyler uncovers new layers of a plan to remake America in the image of three religious crusaders, he races against a doomsday clock counting down to Armageddon. For the three friends who have dedicated their lives to bringing about a religious renaissance, it is not Armageddon that approaches, but simply a good day to die.
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A Good Read .......2005-05-25
I cared about the characters. I liked the plot. The subject matter was timely. In other words, I really enjoyed this book. I happen to know it is Bates' first novel and I hope there are more, because I want to know what happens next! A lot of characters don't make it to the end of the story, but at least one does that I really hope doesn't survive the sequel.
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Traditionally historians of the Little Big Horn fight have focused on Custer and his troops—on what they were doing and where they died. But as one Miniconjou warrior told a gathering at a 1926 commemoration of the battle, the Lakotas and Cheyennes also lost brave men. These men had died defending their homes and families, and they too deserved recognition.
Hokahey! A Good Day to Die! details the final moments of each of the fallen Cheyenne and Lakota heroes. Richard G. Hardorff sifted through the many interviews with Indian survivors of the battle, cross-checking every story of a wounded or dead individual to ascertain who was killed, in which action, and by whom. He concludes that the Indian dead comprised thirty-one men, six women, and four children—astonishingly light losses when compared with the number of cavalry dead. Concise, well-written, and respectful of Cheyenne and Lakota cultural practices, this book is an essential contribution to our understanding of how the Cheyennes and Lakotas waged the Battle of the Little Big Horn.
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Almost Like Gray, but not Quite.......2005-08-24
The old story is quickly retold using Indian witnesses to flesh out some specific who shot whom, threading the Red man's perspectives, and recollections with the often-quoted white man's. He disputes Marquis's mass suicide theories, citing contrary statements given Marquis, by his same sources. Hardorff takes a page from Gray, compiling charts of Indian casualties with witness lists, and tribal affiliations. However, it was at least 20 years after the battle before any of the Indian casualty lists were compiled. In the final table, I noticed that later interviews reported lower and lower average casualty numbers. It left me with the feeling that we still do not have a definitive picture of the Indian losses. I admire the hard work that went into this book, and can recommend it to serious Custerphiles.
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"I am an old man, and soon my spirit must leave this earth to join the spirit of my fathers. Therefore, I shall speak only the truth in telling what I know of the fight on the Little Bighorn River where General Custer was killed. Curly, who was with us, will tell you that I do not lie."
So spoke White Man Runs Him, a Crow Indian who with five other Crow warriors had served as a scout for Custer's Seventh Cavalry on June 25, 1876, the day of the battle known to generations of white Americans as "Custer's Last Stand." They survived the battle, but Custer and more than 250 troopers did not. Thus their accounts and those of the Lakotas and Cheyennes who triumphed at Little Bighorn (or Greasy Grass, as it was known to the Lakotas) offer the only firsthand picture of what happened that fateful day.
These stories—from leaders as renowned as Black Elk and Sitting Bull, warriors such as Wooden Leg, a Cheyenne woman, and Arikara and Crow scouts—at last bring one of the most unforgettable showdowns in American history to vivid, complex, multifaceted life.
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A Time To Die..........2005-08-17
George Armstrong Custer met his fate at the Battle of Little Bighorn. The Indians were there in masse waiting for 'this good day' to kill their enemy. It is neve a good day to die. But we have have to sometimes. Some sooner, some later.
Wilma Mankiller is a former principal chief of the Cherokee Ntion out in Oklahoma; whe has previously written an account of her chiefdom. I thought the lovely Indian woman on the front cover of her, but it is the head chief woman of the Northern Cheyenne, Gail Small. It was Audrey Shenandoah who said, "The main difference between our people and the world around us is the thankfulness and respect for the Earth, our environment, and the natural world. In our way, every day is a good day."
I think we are all thankful to be alive on the earth at this time. Some don't show respect for the natural world, having spent all of their growing up years (and adult, as well) in the inner cities. Al Gore must be part Indian, as am I, because he wrote books about the environment and championed the cause in his campaign for President of the United States.
It is indeed a good day every day we live. A few years ago, I did my first creative writing for an online Senior Newsletter. I did not know that it was edited and mostly supported by the Native Americans until I wrote an article about being part-Indian. My mailman, a Cherokee, was most respectful to me after that; I don't know how he knew about it as he is not a senior. It was fun, but I was used and abused, let down in a big way by this group. Were I not part Cherokee, I might have ended up resenting the way I was deceived by Valerie who'd promised me a free lunch, but not once made herself known to me.
I do much better with the "every day is a good day" on Amazon.com. Who needs those who use others, for whatever reason! They are no wiser than the white folks. My mother's family were from Union County (Irish, I think) and they are more honorable country people than any Native Americans.
I've attended several of their PowWows here in this town and taken photos of the same costumes, year after year, Their dancing is just shuffling feet as they go round and round in a circle. The men preen as the women show their pride, especially the two white women married to the beautiful males of the Indian Nation. My son looks more Indian than the young one from the Cherokee reservation who talked with me about the red-headed, blue-eyed faux Indian at one of the PowWow.
Should be Required for Children!!.......2002-03-18
This is an excellent and clear told story of the Battle of Little Big Horn. I read this to my fifth grade son and we both "enjoyed" it. It is a very sad tale told from the perspective of people that were at Greasy Grass. I truly recommend this for ALL teachers that teach our children about westward expansion and ALL parents that want our children to learn the truth and the importance of the truth. It tells the story of Native Americans and the destruction of their life and culture.
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A Good Day To Die
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Drawing on the author’s personal experiences from his time in a gang, this novel evokes the violence and danger of life on the streets. The teenage protagonist struggles against his family, the law, and rival gang members as he rises to the top ranks of a notorious street gang. In this cautionary tale, the gangsta lifestyle and brutality are scathingly analyzed as the tragedy of one boy’s life unfolds.
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