Polo instructor Nicholas Kaharcheck senses danger the minute he sees Billie Pearce. It makes you want to scramble for your flac vest. Your first book is Free with trial! Story 5 out of 5 stars. I was thinking this would be similar to many other similar books I read but I was absolutely floored by the emotion, and the feeling that pours forth from this book. David McCallion, By: I’m not EVEN gonna mention that Christmas book because this performance, of this unrelenting story, is nowhere neeeear a wry, tongue-in-cheek delivery. John Bruning, Narrated by: We will be taking you on an audio journey to explore the many aspects of creating and building your new home. Oh, I left mine in the arms room 35 years ago. what he DID understand was the brotherhood, and they fought for each other, to keep one another alive, just like SSG Bellavia . the cliche touch of the face and last minute crumbling of a supposedly 'high' insurgent leads me to believe that he was in a bad situation but bloated the story with riff raff and movie b.s. You bet....but I forced myself to break it into little pieces to make it last. Cancel anytime. You may be angry at the end but you should be proud of those who serve and you will be better off with a clearer understanding of war for having read this book. Like the reviews that feed your addiction. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. His teammates and chain of command labeled him "The Reaper," and his actions on the battlefield became the stuff of legend, culminating in an extraordinary face-off against an enemy sniper known simply as The Chechnian. TV Fridge, Freezer & Wine Cooler Washer Dryer Hob Hood Oven Small Appliances Air-conditioner Home Entertainment Camera & Imaging Computer, Tablet Accessories Food & Beverages Home Living. Reflects the brutal reality of life in combat as an Infantry man. Filled with Evanovich's trademark style and wit, Full House is romantic suspense with a twist . Very near the top. I think this is a great book. Geraint Jones, Narrated by: Eric G. Dove, By: Bringing to searing life the terrifying intimacy of hand-to-hand infantry combat, House to House is far more than just another war story—it is one of the most compelling combat narratives ever written. our son is in the army, he's an NCO, just like Staff Sergeant Bellavia . Écoutez ce livre audio gratuitement avec l'offre d'essai. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The Taliban and their allies were infiltrating everywhere, poised to reclaim Kandahar Province, their strategically vital onetime capital. Gary Brozek, Ben Timberlake, Narrated by: The story really came to life due to Rays performance. He was DYING to see action and, who knows, maybe in that book he does see action and is forever changed by it, I dunno. She represents everrything he's always avoided. The battlefield was the Panjwayi Valley, a densely packed warren of walled compounds that doubled neatly as enemy bunkers. The House (Audio Download): Amazon.co.uk: Danielle Steel, Eric Singer, Random House Audio: Audible Audiobooks Select Your Cookie Preferences We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads. You’ll feel sorrow for all Bellgravia lost when he left Iraq. House to House almost reads like a screen play, needing no droning paragraphs of descriptive prose to elucidate a situation as do some of the great classics. Sean Parnell, I was moved to tears at several points. Mark Bowden, Narrated by: and he cleaned their body parts and blood from the vehicles and sent the recovered vehicles back out only to see them returned blown up again . It is appreciated and valued by this army mom and wife of a retired Sergeant Major. House to House, le livre audio de Staff Sergeant David Bellavia, John Bruning à télécharger. If you are looking for a first-hand account of what is really going on in Iraq then this is the book you should download. The fact that SSG Bellavia has chosen to share this very personal account of his time in Iraq, is a sacrifice. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. George Spelvin, The Searing True Story of Men Under Siege, By: I wish every American would read this. SAS Band of Brothers is replete with action, peppered with great characters and features two of the most daring escapes of WWII. Southern Afghanistan was slipping away. Kevin Maurer, Narrated by: To stop them, the NATO coalition launched Operation Medusa, the largest offensive in its history. . Audio House Building. The story puts you on the ground with the troops, there are no holds barred, this is told in every detail, this is real combat, and it puts you on the street and in the houses with an Infantry platoon, the descriptions are honest and sometimes gut wrenching, this is one of the finest books I have seen on modern combat. A Green Beret's gripping memoir of American Special Forces in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. That was clear to then-Captain Rusty Bradley as he began his third tour of duty there in 2006. I've read or listened to many books about the wars in Iraq (including another that focused on Fallujah) and AFG. . Telegram Instagram. Very near the top. If you listen to this book, there will be a part where your heart will be in your mouth (no spoilers). Personally I like the detail and the perspective from the man on the ground, no gloss, no political spin, just the raw details as he sees them. This is an account of his near-execution in wartime Yugoslavia, his time in the SAS, combat in Iraq, encounters with a gambling-obsessed 9/11 hijacker, veterans blissed out on MDMA, as well as exploring hook-ups in the world of extreme sex and battling a heroin habit on a remote Scottish island. There's no political correctness here, just raw truth. …And Ray Porter? Fry recounts how they were seen as welcome guests rather than invaders. It’s a brutal and unforgiving environment against a brutal and unforgiving foe. I might have missed it but there's no mention of civilians at all in the book, which is bizarre. The close friends he’ll never see again. The language is that of a soldier, not a Harvard educated author but that is reality. William H. McRaven - foreward, Narrated by: I wanted to find out more about the battles for Fallujah, and this book told me what it was like. And in the end? Reminded me of my son and having to leave him and his mother when I travel. And Iraq is a petri dish of infection for the many, many injuries they’ll suffer. . This is one mans view of the US assault on Fallujah, if you want an overview of strategy this is not the book for you. Now, one of its longest-serving veterans offers a glimpse into the shadowy world of the SAS. The ensuing 13-hour battle - and eventual victory - cost eight men their lives. Fascinating and can't put down story everyone ought to read(listen). Narrated by Ray Porter. The author is very funny, honest and doesn't spare the listener from any of the horrors of war. Tom Satterly, This is about the struggle of Staff sergeant Bellavia and his platoon as they fight house to house in the city of Fallujah. Damien Lewis, Narrated by: Fierce. This is a book you must get. David Bellavia's honesty in his writing is deeply appreciated, and brave; I wonder what his family's thoughts of him are now that they can read not only about his actions but his every thought. The House by Bentley Little The story revolves around five people, four men and one woman, who start to have supernatural events happen around them, all relating to the houses in which they grew up. Gregg Zoroya, Medal of Honor Recipient John Chapman and the Untold Story of the World's Deadliest Special Operations Force, By: Playing House audiobook, by Ruby Lang... “Playing House is relatable, heartwarming, and oh so sexy. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? What these men went through does not compare at all to my 20 plus years in the Army and makes me need to back up to the pay table for my retirement check. Chapman regained consciousness, alone with the enemy closing in on three sides, beginning the most difficult and exceptional fight of his life. 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