Allison B Vandenhouten
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On Call in Hell
- A Doctor's Iraq War Story
- By: Richard Jadick, Thomas Hayden
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 286
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 209
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 209
Cdr. Richard Jadick's story is one of the most extraordinary to come out of the war in Iraq. At 38, the last place the Navy doctor was expected to be was on the front lines. He was too old to be called up, but not too old to volunteer. In November 2004, with the military reeling from an acute doctor shortage, Jadick chose to accompany the First Battalion, Eighth Marine Regiment (the "1/8") to Iraq.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What a story!
- By Sher from Provo on 08-15-12
- On Call in Hell
- A Doctor's Iraq War Story
- By: Richard Jadick, Thomas Hayden
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
Great book about a historic event.
Reviewed: 10-16-22
Jadik's perspective of such an important event is eye opening and refreshing. The men and women of the hospital Corp are many of the unsung heroes of war tasked with a daunting, difficult job. They are forced to carry the psychological burden of death and war with them for the rest of their lives. This book does a great job of capturing the struggles, but also the amazing commitment and sacrifice. No doubt this book will also provide some closure for families of the fallen and help those carrying the physical and mental scars to process and heal. The narrator did a great job, but I prefer the author's voice.
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Death Waits in the Dark: Six Guns Don't Miss!
- The Story of a Special Operations Attack Helicopter Pilot
- By: Greg "Gravy" Coker, George E. "Chik" Hand IV
- Narrated by: Greg "Gravy" Coker
- Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 206
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 183
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 182
Death Waits in the Dark: Six Guns Don't Miss is a thrilling story about a Night Stalker at war. This is the story of an attack helicopter pilot who flew with the renowned 160th Special Operations Regiment (Airborne), and the incredible friendships Greg Coker and his fellow compatriots forged in the heat of combat.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Painful!
- By Evan Edminster on 03-19-21
- Death Waits in the Dark: Six Guns Don't Miss!
- The Story of a Special Operations Attack Helicopter Pilot
- By: Greg "Gravy" Coker, George E. "Chik" Hand IV
- Narrated by: Greg "Gravy" Coker
Hilarious, yet deadly serious recount of war.
Reviewed: 05-11-22
This 3rd person account of Gravy's amazing career in the elite Special Operations Aviation Regiment is both inspiring, harrowing, sad, but more than anything left me with the overwhelming feeling of thankfulness that warriors like Greg Coker are willing to sacrifice so much, and dedicate their lives to perfection, all to defend our amazing nation, and for their brothers in arms. We Americans owe everything to warriors like Chief Coker and the warriors of the United States Military.
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To the Limit
- An Air Cav Huey Pilot in Vietnam
- By: Tom A. Johnson
- Narrated by: David Drummond
- Length: 13 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 705
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 649
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Story5 out of 5 stars 645
From June 1967 to June 1968, Tom Johnson accumulated an astonishing 1,600 flying hours piloting the UH-1 "Iroquois" - better known as the "Huey" - as part of the famous First Air Cavalry Division. His battalion was one of the most decorated units of the Vietnam War, and helped redefine modern warfare. Johnson's riveting memoir takes us into key battles and rescue missions, including those for Hue and Khe Sanh. In harrowing detail, he tells of being shot down in the battle of A Shau Valley, of surviving enemy attacks during the Tet Offensive, and of a death-defying nighttime river rescue.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Huey pilot's perspective of the 67-68 Vietnam war.
- By Jim on 10-15-18
- To the Limit
- An Air Cav Huey Pilot in Vietnam
- By: Tom A. Johnson
- Narrated by: David Drummond
Great story of heroism and service to freedom
Reviewed: 04-24-22
Great story of heroism and sacrifice. The bravery of the helicopter pilots in Vietnam is nothing short of heroic and almost all of them deserve the Medal of Honor. narrator was distracting.
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12 Seconds in the Dark
- A Police Officer's Firsthand Account of the Breonna Taylor Raid
- By: John Mattingly
- Narrated by: K. B. Perrin
- Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 806
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 723
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Story5 out of 5 stars 727
You might think you know what happened in the tragic shooting of Breonna Taylor, but no one knows that better than the lead officer on the scene, Sergeant John Mattingly. However, with the full support of the mainstream media, "Black Lives Matter" activists and other leftist groups immediately pounced on the tragedy, exploiting Breonna's death and twisting the story—in some cases, telling outright lies—to bolster a shameful “All Cops Are Bastards" narrative and radical “Defund the Police" agenda.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing story
- By Kerry on 03-16-22
- 12 Seconds in the Dark
- A Police Officer's Firsthand Account of the Breonna Taylor Raid
- By: John Mattingly
- Narrated by: K. B. Perrin
Finally the truth is told!
Reviewed: 03-17-22
Sgt. Mattingly does an amazing job of telling the true story of Breonna Taylor and describing the shocking reality of police work in the inner city. Sgt Mattingly also exposes the corrupt criminal justice system and the disgusting hypocrisy of our weak politicians.
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Hogs in the Sand
- A Gulf War A-10 Pilot's Combat Journal
- By: Buck Wyndham
- Narrated by: Jim Seybert
- Length: 15 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 560
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 497
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 496
The mighty, iconic A-10 Warthog was first thrust into battle in Operation Desert Storm. The men who took it through walls of flak and surface-to-air missiles to help defeat the world's fourth-largest army were as untested as their airplanes, so they relied on personal determination and the amazing A-10 to accomplish their missions, despite the odds.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Weak
- By KL on 12-29-22
- Hogs in the Sand
- A Gulf War A-10 Pilot's Combat Journal
- By: Buck Wyndham
- Narrated by: Jim Seybert
I couldn't stop listening.
Reviewed: 02-22-22
Awesome first hand account of an important part of American military history. I couldn't stop listening.
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The Chief’s Chief
- By: Mark Frank Meadows
- Narrated by: Chris Roman
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 108
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 102
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 102
When Mark Meadows took control of the Trump White House in March of 2020, the nation was in turmoil. A deadly coronavirus had arrived from Wuhan, China, and brought the rhythm of daily life under President Trump - defined by a soaring stock market, sinking unemployment rates, and a renewed sense of pride in being an American - to a grinding halt. In this frank, candid account of his 10 months in the White House, Mark Meadows tells the harrowing story of how he and a close team of loyal advisors helped President Trump bring the country back from the brink of catastrophe.
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1 out of 5 stars
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The Best Thing about this Book was the Narrator
- By Anonymous User on 03-19-22
- The Chief’s Chief
- By: Mark Frank Meadows
- Narrated by: Chris Roman
Awesome book!
Reviewed: 02-19-22
The book was fantastic and didn't mince words. Mark Meadows is a true patriot and I want to thank him for being so loyal to President Trump, but more importantly to our country.
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Do What You Said You Would Do
- Fighting for Freedom in the Swamp
- By: Jim Jordan
- Narrated by: Jim Jordan
- Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 350
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 312
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Story5 out of 5 stars 312
Get an inside look at the detailed investigations of the United States Congress, the groundwork for Donald Trump’s win in 2016, and the events that occurred during his successful four years as president.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Jim Jordan - Thank you!
- By Amazon Customer on 11-28-21
- Do What You Said You Would Do
- Fighting for Freedom in the Swamp
- By: Jim Jordan
- Narrated by: Jim Jordan
Great book, written by a true patriot.
Reviewed: 11-26-21
Congressman Jim Jordan is a true patriot who has been on the frontlines of almost every major political battle over the last decade. He has been the leading conservative voice in Congress and has been instrumental in exposing the insanity of the Democrats and their agenda of tyranny. This book provides amazing insight and context in to many of the recent events in our national politics. This book is a must read for anyone who cares about the state of America.
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MOB VI: A Seal Team Six Operator's Battles in the Fight for Good over Evil
- By: Justin K. Sheffield
- Narrated by: Justin K. Sheffield
- Length: 4 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,472
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,337
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,329
There are special forces. There are US Navy SEALs. There is the select and secretive group of highly trained operators known as SEAL Team Six or MOB VI as they like to call it. And then there is Justin Sheffield. When it comes to talking about the most experienced, effective, and deadly warriors in the world, Sheffield is part of an exclusive group that can be counted on one hand. This audiobook is uncompromising, raw, violent, and real.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fast read /listen
- By G Bonsonto on 12-12-20
Great Book
Reviewed: 11-05-21
I couldnt put it down. The author does an amazing job of describing his life as a Seal Team Operator and the sacrifice that he and others are making on our behalf. Killing bad guys is a messy job and I thank God that we have people like him to do it.
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Civilian Warriors
- The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror
- By: Erik Prince
- Narrated by: Jeff Gurner
- Length: 13 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,317
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,200
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,194
Blackwater is one of the most misunderstood companies of our time. As Erik Prince, its founder and former CEO, writes: "Hundreds of American citizens employed by private military contractors, or PMCs, would lose their lives helping our government wage wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, only to have their memory tarnished by the unfair and/or ignorant depiction of PMCs as profiteers, jackbooted thugs, or worse."
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4 out of 5 stars
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A different look a Security Contractors
- By Ryan on 01-20-14
- Civilian Warriors
- The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror
- By: Erik Prince
- Narrated by: Jeff Gurner
Awesome Book!
Reviewed: 10-09-21
This book brings a new meaning to the saying, “No good deed goes unpunished.” Erik Prince unapologetically exposes the federal government for the pathetic, politically motivated hypocrites that they are. It’s amazing that anyone is willing to work for the federal government anymore.
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Spooked
- The Trump Dossier, Black Cube, and the Rise of Private Spies
- By: Barry Meier
- Narrated by: Kerry Shale
- Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 58
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 59
A Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist’s journey into a billon-dollar secret industry that is shaping our world - the booming business of private spying, operatives-for-hire retained by companies, political parties, and the powerful to dig up dirt on their enemies and, if need be, destroy them.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Was ok
- By markofu on 11-21-21
- Spooked
- The Trump Dossier, Black Cube, and the Rise of Private Spies
- By: Barry Meier
- Narrated by: Kerry Shale
Superbly Researched!
Reviewed: 07-04-21
This book was superbly researched and well written. Whether intentional or otherwise, this book clearly proves with evidence how corrupt and dishonest our politicians have become, but even more frightening, how corrupt and political our, supposedly “Apolitical” government officials have become. Additionally, this book exposes the deep leftist bias in the media, undermining objectivity and truth.
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