To Hell and Back by Audie Murphy Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of To Hell and Back
Book Review: Bad
Summary: 2 Stars
This is one of the corniest and poorly written books I have ever read. With GI Joe conversations and mentality, it boasts about American superiority in everything. The book doesn't even really describe Murphy himself, since the descriptions seem to focus on secondary characters. And how does Murphy know how many soldiers he incapacitated? What, did he carve notches in his gun? REAL soldiers aren't proud of how many people they killed. Anybody can pin a whole bunch of medals on somebody; they don't have to deserve it. Those medals could have gone to soldiers who really deserved them. This book is a joke. If you want REAL heroism, check out Ghost Soldiers or The Forgotten Soldier. Don't waste your time.Book Review: Bad
Summary: 2 Stars
This is one of the corniest and poorly written books I have ever read. With GI Joe conversations and mentality, it boasts about American superiority in everything. The book doesn't even really describe Murphy himself, since the descriptions seem to focus on secondary characters. And how does Murphy know how many soldiers he incapacitated? What, did he carve notches in his gun? REAL soldiers aren't proud of how many people they killed. Anybody can pin a whole bunch of medals on somebody; they don't have to deserve it. Those medals could have gone to soldiers who really deserved them. This book is a joke. If you want REAL heroism, check out Ghost Soldiers or The Forgotten Soldier. Don't waste your time.Book Review: Captivating
Summary: 5 Stars
This was another terrific book. It was a little difficult to get into because it was hard to keep track of who was who and who was speaking during the conversations, but as I went on in the book, that didn't seem to matter. This book gave a very vivid description of front line combat. What else can I say other than I really enjoyed reading it. I can't say it was very educational because I just would never be capable of the quick witted reactions in combat that Audie Murphy had. I developed a genuine admiration for his talent. He was a genius on the battle field. He could size up his situation immediately and react accordingly. He wasn't a great mathematician or musician but in his own area, he was at the level of Newton or Mozart. Just a whole different kind of talent.Book Review: Good Book by a true hero!
Summary: 5 Stars
Good book - written in the vernacular of a West Texas kid who became our country's most decorated war hero.Book Review: Great, Encouraging, and a True American Leader
Summary: 5 Stars
I believe Audie Murphy was a true leader and set an example for us. I am a woman and have been taught a great lesson in humility from this man. He did not consider himself to be great, but just did what he had to do. Others recognized his greatness, and honored him. Audie Murphy spoke of those fighting by his side and honored them in his book.
My Father taught me about Audie Murphy as a child and spoke most highly of him. My Father also fought in WW11, as a gunner and radio man in the U.S. Navy along with four of his brothers that fought in the Army,and Merchant Marines. My Father gave true praise to Audie. It is a great book and should be read.